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Hurricane Florence: Container port operatios update

AJOT | September 13, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Hurricane Florence is expected to produce heavy and excessive rainfall in the following areas. Coastal North Carolina is expected to experience 20 to 30 inches, isolated 40 inches.

Port of Corpus Christi poised to export LNG, geopolitical relationships

AJOT | September 13, 2018 | Energy | Ports & Terminals | Ports

La Spezia: Turning the trade map of Europe upside down
Ports & Terminals
Peter Buxbaum | Top Story | September 13, 2018

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La Spezia: Turning the trade map of Europe upside down

The shape of the Italian peninsula is most often thought of as a boot, but it can also be seen as a huge pier stretching into the Mediterranean Sea.
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Port of Virginia: Hurricane Florence 4

AJOT | September 12, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The forecast for the next 24-36 hours – through Thursday night, September 13 – offers manageable conditions for cargo operations.

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NC Ports Hurricane Florence Notice 5

AJOT | September 12, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The North Carolina State Ports Authority continues to closely monitor Hurricane Florence. The Port of Wilmington and the Port of Morehead City are currently at Condition Zulu and closed to all vessel traffic.

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South Carolina Port Authority: Hurricane Florence Advisory 2

AJOT | September 12, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The South Carolina Ports Authority continues to closely monitor Hurricane Florence. Based on the conditions currently anticipated, following are the gate and vessel operations plans for all terminals. Please note that this is subject to change, and any updates will be provided through:

‘Patently unfair’ tariffs imperiling U.S. port infrastructure advances
Ports & Terminals
Paul Scott Abbott | Top Story | September 11, 2018

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‘Patently unfair’ tariffs imperiling U.S. port infrastructure advances

Beyond projected depression of trade volumes with Asia, U.S. ports are facing a less-publicized but equally real threat related to tariff imposition: High duties on container cranes and other cargo-handling infrastructure.
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Port Freeport invests in LED lighting by bright light systems for terminal operations

AJOT | September 11, 2018 | Intermodal | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Bright Light Systems (BLS), a Georgia-based manufacturer of energy-efficient LED luminaires and wireless lighting controls, recently completed Phase 1 of the transition to high-mast LED lighting along with the Bright Light Management System (BLMS) software for Port Freeport.

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Port of Virginia: Exports drive strong cargo flows in August

AJOT | September 11, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of Virginia processed a record-setting 258,821 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in August, an increase of nearly 8 percent when compared with the same month last year.

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NC Ports Hurricane Florence Notice [#2]

AJOT | September 10, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The North Carolina State Ports Authority continues to monitor Hurricane Florence. The Port of Wilmington and the Port of Morehead City are currently at Condition Whiskey. The status at both Ports will be upgraded to Condition X-Ray at 0600 Tuesday, Condition Yankee at 0600 Wednesday, and Condition Zulu at 1800 Wednesday.

SC Ports Achieves Record Container Volume in August
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | September 10, 2018

SC Ports Achieves Record Container Volume in August

SCPA handled 206,541 TEUs in August, a new monthly volume record.
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Port Canaveral awarded $1.149m in federal and state funding for security upgrades

AJOT | September 10, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Federal and state grants strengthen Port’s commitment to enhance safety and security services in Port facilities

Port of Long Beach sees cargo dip
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | September 10, 2018

Port of Long Beach sees cargo dip

A COSCO vessel at Pier J at the Port of Long Beach.Container volumes at the Port of Long Beach were 1.9 percent lower in August compared to the same month the year before.
Port of Oakland receives $1.35 million in security grants
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | September 05, 2018

Port of Oakland receives $1.35 million in security grants

FEMA, Homeland Security funds bolster round-the-clock watch at seaport
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Port of Oakland shore power use hit all-time high last month

AJOT | August 31, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Seventy-eight percent of container vessels visiting here last month cut engines and plugged into landside electrical power, the Port of Oakland reported today. It was the highest plug-in rate ever recorded in Oakland. The Port said the performance demonstrates progress in its effort to curb diesel emissions from ships.

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Port Freeport celebrates 30th anniversary of Foreign Trade Zone No. 149

AJOT | August 31, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Port Freeport proudly celebrates 30 years of successful operations of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 149. In July of 1988, Port Freeport received its authorization and first shipment into FTZ 149 from Riviana Foods, formerly known as American Rice. Since receiving its first shipment, the FTZ has continually presented an opportunity to bring cost-savings to customers through deferment, reduction and even elimination of U.S. Customs duties.

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Port of Corpus Christi reflects on one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey

AJOT | August 29, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Category 4 storm caused widespread power outages and over $25 million in damages to Port of Corpus Christi property.

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Port Manatee garners federal security grant to enhance access control

AJOT | August 29, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Port Manatee has been awarded a $326,456 federal security grant, enabling the Central Florida Gulf Coast port to enhance its access control system.

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