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Leo Ryan | Top Story | April 23, 2018

Prince Rupert and Vancouver confront growth challenges

For Canadian ports on the Pacific Coast, spring did not come soon enough, though its arrival was certainly welcomed. A particularly harsh winter throughout Western Canada notably affected railway operations which in turn provoked serious congestion problems for shippers at the key British Columbia gateways of Vancouver and Prince Rupert already coping with growth management challenges.

Port of Everett launching Phase Two

Art Garcia | April 23, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of Everett, 25 miles north of Seattle, in February awarded nearly $25 million in construction contracts, launching the second phase of the port’s South Terminal Modernization project, the largest capital project in port history and at the time the largest marine construction project on the West Coast.

The power of two – The Northwest Seaport Alliance posts gains

Art Garcia | April 23, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Northwest Seaport Alliance, a partnership between the Puget Sound ports of Seattle and Tacoma, is still a work in progress. But the early returns are trending upward.

Prosperous Northeast and New England

George Lauriat | April 09, 2018 | International Trade

The Northeast is one of the world’s great economic regions. The region’s GDP is climbing. And a trend is emerging – corporations moving from the suburbs back to the city. Will this trend be a generational change or challenge?

Dual container port strategy for St. Lawrence?

Leo Ryan | April 09, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Port of Quebec proposing a new St. Lawrence River containerport. The Port of Montreal is in the midst of expanding its container terminals. Is there room enough for two on the St. Lawrence?

People

Paul Scott Abbott | Top Story | April 09, 2018

Eastman Chemical’s Schnede addicted to ‘really, really cool’ world of logistics

Shortly after coming to the United States in 1985 to work for ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd, Klaus Schnede almost returned to his native Germany, frustrated by a language barrier.

Bigger ships sparking Halifax comeback

Leo Ryan | April 09, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Following a prolonged period of stagnation, the Deepwater Port of Halifax is on the comeback trail, with the resurgence sparked by 10,000 TEU ships now regularly calling on North America’s East Coast plus the arrival of new services. For Karen Oldfield, at the helm of the Nova Scotia port since 2002, it’s definitely a question of perseverance being rewarded after being big-ship ready for several years.

Port of Albany: continued focus on heavy lift and project cargoes

Peter Buxbaum | April 09, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The port commission also eyes future, allocating resources to explore logistics hub scenarios.

Port of Boston continues remarkable run

George Lauriat | April 09, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

New England’s Port. The Port of Boston, specifically Massport’s container facility at Conley Terminal, is New England’s port. For years, it might have been debatable whether the Port of Montreal in Canada or the Port of New York/New Jersey was really New England’s port but not now. That day has passed.

CPA looks for new opportunities for Connecticut ports

George Lauriat | April 09, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Table setting. The Connecticut Port Authority (CPA) is relatively new. The authority wasn’t formed until 2015 and didn’t hire the new port director, Evan Mathews, until September of 2016.

US Atlantic and Gulf ports gained on West Coast Ports in 2017

Stas Margaronis | April 09, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports are gaining ground against the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as well as other US West Coast ports, according to the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) West Coast Trade Report.

Port of Davisville roars ahead with development

George Lauriat | April 08, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Two years ago, the $50 million bond measure for infrastructure projects at the Port of Davisville was approved by Rhode Island voters. With the approval in hand the implementation of the $90 million modernization plan, particularly the critical rehabilitation and modernization of Pier 2, has moved forward.

Central Gulf ports augmenting cargo terminal infrastructure

Paul Scott Abbott | March 26, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

With terminal expansions moving forward at most of the region’s ports, the central Gulf region is readying to meet burgeoning demands of cargo interests.

Texas Gulf ports preparing to handle still greater volumes of diverse cargo

Paul Scott Abbott | March 26, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Driven by a broad spectrum of energy-related cargos, consumer demand for containerized goods and vehicles, military activity and other stimulative forces, ports along the Texas Gulf Coast are for the most part thriving and are ambitiously advancing a multitude of infrastructure enhancements as they gear up for even greater volumes.

Baltic Ports see business opportunities inherent in Polar Silk Road to China

Manik Mehta | March 26, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Ports in the Baltic region are building up an effective trading route, the Polar Silk Road, to China with some Nordic shippers touting it as a “win-win” situation. While the hyperbole may mask some of the infrastructure issues that still need to be sorted out, the Baltic ports see business opportunities inherent in the Polar Silk Road to increase their tonnage volume resulting from rising trade with China.

The future is about data

Matt Miller | March 26, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Based in New Rochelle, NJ, ORBCOMM is a satellite operator, leading developer and provider of machine-to-machine technology and an aggressive advocate of the Internet of Things.

CMA CGM advances cold chain logistics

Robert L. Wallack | March 26, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

What do live lobsters, liquids, fruits and blood plasma have in common? All require refrigerated containers with temperature-controlled logistics. CMA CGM is at the forefront of refrigerated container shipping design, technology and service with innovations such as Aquaviva and REEFLEX.

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