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Port of Long Beach’s Cordero concedes losses but notes big ship investments
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Stas Margaronis | Top Story | January 23, 2020

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Port of Long Beach’s Cordero concedes losses but notes big ship investments

In his State of the Port 2020, Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero noted that the Port experienced a 5 percent drop in volume in 2019 but he remains optimistic due to $4 billion in capital improvements which have made the port capable of handling 18,000 TEU container ships.
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Alabama State Port Authority and AutoMOBILE International Terminal sign concession agreement

AJOT | January 22, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) and AutoMOBILE International Terminal (AIT) signed today a concession agreement at the Port of Mobile, USA, for a $60 million (USD), finished automobile roll on/roll off (RO/RO) terminal currently under construction.

Port of Montreal continues record cargo pace and expansion projects
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Leo Ryan | Top Story | January 22, 2020

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Port of Montreal continues record cargo pace and expansion projects

As 2020 begins, there are no signs that Montreal, Canada’s second biggest port after Vancouver, strategically located deep inland in relation to the industrial heartland of North America, is slowing down in terms of both capacity and cargo expansion.
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The Port of Kiel again reaches the 7 million ton mark in overall cargo handling

AJOT | January 20, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The cargo sector achieved an increase of 1.9 % to 6.8 million tons handled on the terminals operated by the Port of Kiel.


Port of LA’s Seroka outlines competitiveness strategy
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Stas Margaronis | Top Story | January 20, 2020

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Port of LA’s Seroka outlines competitiveness strategy

Gene Seroka the executive director of the Port of Los Angeles outlined a new strategy for the Port to regain lost market share.
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Port of Oakland loaded imports/exports set record

AJOT | January 17, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Decline in overall is result of fewer empty boxes but loaded imports/exports set record

Florida ports continue to innovate with use of alternative fuels
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | January 17, 2020

Florida ports continue to innovate with use of alternative fuels

Florida's 15 ports support more than 900,000 jobs across the state, and have a total economic impact of more than $117 billion.
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SC Ports CEO honored for advancing SC manufacturing

AJOT | January 17, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

S.C. Ports Authority President and CEO Jim Newsome received the prestigious Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award for his enduring support of South Carolina’s manufacturing industry.

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Retired longshoreman Jess Ramirez becomes President of the Oxnard Harbor District

AJOT | January 17, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | People | Appointments

On Monday evening, the Port of Hueneme welcomed new leadership as the Board of Harbor Commissioners unanimously voted Jess Ramirez to serve as Board President for 2020.

2019 cargo volumes at Port Of Los Angeles at near-record levels
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AJOT | Top Story | January 17, 2020

2019 cargo volumes at Port Of Los Angeles at near-record levels

Port Executive Director announces initiatives for terminal efficiency, digital leadership, workforce development
Port NOLA sets new container record in 2019
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | January 17, 2020

Port NOLA sets new container record in 2019

Increase in loaded imports fueling second consecutive year of double-digit growth
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World Direct Shipping extends Port Manatee agreement, adds vessel

AJOT | January 14, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Port Manatee-based World Direct Shipping has extended its agreement with the Central-Southwest Florida seaport and added a third vessel to its rapidly growing weekly services across the Gulf of Mexico.

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Puerto Aguadulce begins 2020 operations with the largest vessel ever to call Colombia

AJOT | January 14, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

A new event confirms Buenaventura as a strategic port city for Colombia and its foreign trade. Coming from Asia, the large-scale vessel, APL Esplanade, recently arrived at Puerto Aguadulce with a capacity of 13,892 twenty foot equivalent units (TEUs).

Port of Virginia sets new annual volume record
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AJOT | Top Story | January 13, 2020

Port of Virginia sets new annual volume record

The Port of Virginia set a new annual record for container cargo volume having handled more than 2.93 million twenty-foot equivalent units, or TEUs, in calendar year 2019, a 3 percent increase over last year’s total.
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Port of Virginia continues RMT investments

AJOT | January 10, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Federal grant allows for power-pack and other equipment purchases that will expand reefer capabilities, drive efficiency at the berth

SC Ports reports best volumes yet in 2019
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AJOT | Top Story | January 10, 2020

SC Ports reports best volumes yet in 2019

South Carolina Ports Authority had its best calendar year in its history, handling 2.44 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) in 2019, a 5% increase year-over-year.
NWSA hires Dana Henderson as general counsel

AJOT | January 10, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

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Chilean cherries from Port of Nansha to market in only 2.5 hours

AJOT | January 08, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

December is a good time for Chilean cherries to hit the market. The strong sunlight and fertile volcanic soil of South America provide the perfect conditions for producing exquisite, flavorful and plump cherries with a pleasing color and sweetness.

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Baltimore’s EPA award will replace engines in dray trucks, cargo-handling equipment

AJOT | January 06, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore $1.8 million in Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funds to replace older diesel-powered equipment with newer, cleaner versions.

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