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Tampa AAPA conferees tackle host of port industry challenges

Paul Scott Abbott | February 24, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

When Richard Wainio, then port director of the Port of Tampa, orchestrated the American Association of Port Authorities’ inaugural Shifting International Trade Routes Workshop, held in 2008, the big issue on the horizon was preparing for completion of Panama Canal expansion in 2014.

Seaports along Florida Gulf Coast enjoying significant diverse growth

Paul Scott Abbott | February 24, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

With expanding containerized and breakbulk cargo service offerings and a wide range of activities extending beyond freight movement, ports along the Gulf Coast of Florida are collectively enjoying dynamic times.

Florida’s Atlantic Coast ports enhancing facilities to accommodate record activity

Paul Scott Abbott | February 24, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

From deeper channels to enhanced terminal infrastructure, ports along the Atlantic Coast of Florida are positioning to handle ever-increasing cargo flows, including from megacontainerships of global carrier alliances.

Top North American Airfreight Airports

Air Freight News | February 20, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports

A top 50 list of airports in the United States of American and Canada, listed by volume of cargo with source data from airports, BTS, and ACI

North America’s top freight airports hold their own in the downturn

Air Freight News | February 20, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports

Although globally air freight tonnage is down, North America’s airports held their own, and in some cases, prospered.

US-UK trade negotiations: Poised for a contentious start

Peter Buxbaum | February 10, 2020 | International Trade

The United Kingdom finally got divorced from the European Union on January 31, leaving the UK free to start formal trade negotiations with the United States—or so President Donald Trump believes. Trump has been champing at the bit to get a US-UK trade deal over and done with.

Canada applying stiff-upper-lip in post-Brexit transition twilight zone

Leo Ryan | February 10, 2020 | International Trade

With the Brexit reality, Canada is embarking on re-setting trade relations with both the UK and Europe.

One trade dispute with Europe may be winding down, but another is ramping up

Peter Buxbaum | February 10, 2020 | International Trade

The end is in sight for the Airbus-Boeing cases, but the US is now going to war with France over a new tax.

Ports & Terminals

Paul Scott Abbott | Top Story | February 10, 2020

GT USA Wilmington ambitiously lifting Delaware port operations to next level

In its second year operating Delaware’s Port of Wilmington, GT USA Wilmington remains focused on maximizing capability of existing port facilities and advancing ambitious plans for development of an all-new, $500 million-plus upriver terminal.

Ports & Terminals

Paul Scott Abbott | Top Story | February 10, 2020

South Jersey Port Corp. setting course for its next half-century

With former Port of New York and New Jersey executive Andrew Saporito now at the helm, the South Jersey Port Corp. is setting the course for its next half-century, building upon its longstanding strengths in handling breakbulk and bulk cargos while bringing new facilities online.

Ports & Terminals

Paul Scott Abbott | Top Story | February 10, 2020

PhilaPort well-positioned to benefit from deeper Delaware River channel

At long last, the endeavor to bring the Delaware River channel to 45-foot depth as far as Philadelphia is virtually complete, and PhilaPort – already experiencing dynamic growth in container and roll-on/roll-off volumes alike – is perfectly positioned to benefit both now and for the foreseeable future.

Canada’s USMCA ratification process faces slow track

Leo Ryan | February 10, 2020 | International Trade

After being the country to push hardest on ratification of the revised North American free trade pact, Canada will be the last to actually ratify it.

Georgia Ports Authority marks 75 years of unparalleled growth

Paul Scott Abbott | January 27, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

For centuries, global trade has been a linchpin of the economy of the area now known as Georgia, since even before the colony’s charter was granted in 1732 to Gen. James Oglethorpe.

Contingency planning key to any project move

Matt Miller | January 27, 2020 | Project / Heavy Lift

Detailed contingency planning is an essential feature of any project move and having the right team in place is the key.

Shippers rely on 3PLs for supply-chain digitalization

Peter Buxbaum | January 27, 2020 | Logistics

Logistics providers are better positioned to test and integrate emerging technologies

Texas pushes projected $37 billion coastal protection complex

Stas Margaronis | January 27, 2020 | Project / Heavy Lift

The building of the $12 billion Galveston Bay Barrier or ‘Ike Dike’ as part of the proposed $37 billion coastal protection complex may look too big ticket but in comparison to $125 billion in damage from just Hurricane Harvey alone, can Texas afford not to build?

Future of supply-chain digitalization

Peter Buxbaum | January 27, 2020 | Logistics

Supply chain digitalization to this point is but a prelude to what may be expected over the next few years, if DHL’s strategy is any indication.

Mason Mega Rail facility to enhance Savannah’s intermodal capabilities

Paul Scott Abbott | January 27, 2020 | Intermodal | Rail

The Port of Savannah, already the U.S. Southeast’s busiest intermodal gateway, is significantly bolstering its rail infrastructure to support swift, reliable links throughout much of the nation.

GPA preserves past while pursuing future

AJOT Staff | January 27, 2020

While honoring its illustrious 75-year history, the Georgia Ports Authority is strategically pursuing a still-brighter future as leadership partners with industry in building upon the often-imitated “Savannah model” for developing dynamic cargo flows.

Timeline details 75 years of GPA progress

Paul Scott Abbott | January 27, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Over the past three quarters of a century, the Georgia Ports Authority has developed a premier hub for international commerce, proficiently serving customers throughout the world while growing its valued role as a major contributor to the economic wellbeing of the Peach State.

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