Infrastructure investment urged as AAPA opens Tampa conference
Increased investment in U.S. transportation infrastructure is being urged as the American Association of Port Authorities’ 11th annual Planning for Shifting Trade Conference gets under way today [Jan. 30] in Tampa, Florida.
South Jersey Port Corp. moves ahead with bond issue, Paulsboro addition
Having opened the initial portion of its Paulsboro Marine Terminal and with a bond issue offering funding for development of the second and final phase of the facility, the South Jersey Port Corp. is well-positioned to continue to break cargo records on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River.
Delaware’s Port of Wilmington advances timely plans for partnership, expansion
With existing facilities virtually maxed out, the Delaware State Port Corp.’s Port of Wilmington is looking to have in place by midyear a private-sector terminal operator for its present 308-acre site, as well as for development of a recently acquired 112-acre waterfront tract a few miles farther up the Delaware River.
PhilaPort making solid case to attract still more cargo up Delaware River
Since joining the executive staff at the Port of Philadelphia 26 years ago, Sean Mahoney has never found himself quite as stoked as he is as 2018 begins.
GPA’s Port of Brunswick adds capacity for processing vehicles
The Colonel’s Island Terminal at the Georgia Port Authority’s Port of Brunswick, about 80 miles south of Savannah, has increased auto-processing capacity by 50 percent over the past year, all of which has been absorbed by processors and manufacturers.
Savannah market drawing new players with fastest-growing U.S. containerport
Boasting the fastest-growing U.S. containerport and a rapidly expanding critical mass of distribution facilities, Savannah is quickly attracting a bevy of beneficial cargo owners and logistics operators to the Peach State.
Expanding rail capabilities to augment allure of Georgia freight infrastructure
From development of a consolidated rail terminal at the Port of Savannah to expansion of inland port capabilities, the Georgia Ports Authority is assertively building upon its intermodal links.
Center dedicated to advancing Peach State’s innovative logistics
Among testaments to the priority of the supply chain in the Peach State is the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics, a unit of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, which puts on an annual industry summit and furnishes year-round assistance and expertise to businesses that combine to annually move more than $900 billion of cargo through the state.
Amazon’s ‘customer-obsessed’ approach shared at Jump Start
The customer-centric approach championed by Amazon is guiding the e-commerce giant’s governmental policies – and is at the foundation of logistics industry decisions in an increasingly technology-oriented environment.
Broadened perspective urged as Jump Start ’18 gets in gear
Transportation industry leaders are being encouraged to be open to new ideas as Jump Start ’18, presented by SMC3, gets into gear today [Jan. 22] in Atlanta.
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