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July 2019

Port of Oakland’s keystone project set to be delivered in 2020

Port of Oakland Commissioners have approved the final permit associated with one of the most anticipated industrial developments in port history: its long-awaited Seaport Logistics Complex. The developer, CenterPoint Properties, began preparation and ground stabilization work on its 27-acre site over the last nine months and is actively engaged in construction on the 460,000 square-foot facility, with completion expected mid-2020. “We look forward to starting vertical construction and continuing to work closely ... [+]

SC Ports handles record cargo volumes in FY19

South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reports another successful year, handling record cargo volumes, rail moves and inland port activity in fiscal year 2019. SCPA handled nearly 2.4 million TEUs from July 2018 through June 30, an 8.8% increase in annual TEU container volume. SCPA moved 200,406 TEUs across the Wando Welch ... [+]

Turkish Cargo maintains its steady growth.

According to the data obtained by WACD, the international air cargo information provider, in May; Turkish Cargo, the global air cargo brand providing service to 124 countries around the world, increased its tonnage rate by 7.1 percent, and grew substantially across the industry which shrank by 5.1 percent in the ... [+]

American Logistics Group celebrates 30 years

Logistics Group (ALG) is celebrating 30 years of providing integrated logistics solutions and ongoing growth across the Americas. ALG is headquarted in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and has locations in eight different countries with more than 400 logistics experts in the region. “We are incredibly proud of our achievements in the past 30 ... [+]

New leadership for Atlas Air Worldwide

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. recently announced that President and CEO William J. (Bill) Flynn will retire from the company effective Jan. 1, 2020, after a successful 13-year tenure, and become Chairman of the Board on that date. The board has appointed John W. Dietrich, current Executive Vice President and COO, ... [+]

Port of Oakland exports up 4.2% in June

The Port of Oakland reported that containerized export volume increased 4.2% in June 2019 compared to June 2018 totals. The port handled 74,901 TEUs exports last month—compared to 71,894 in June 2018. The port has now reported year-over-year export volume gains in four consecutive months. Port officials said import volume declined ... [+]

Virgin Atlantic Cargo partners with WTA Aviation, Swissport for daily Tel Aviv services

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has awarded contracts to WTA Aviation and Swissport in Israel to support the launch and growth of the airline’s new daily flights between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv, which commence on 25th September. As one of Israel’s leading air cargo general sales agents, WTA will be responsible for ... [+]

JAXPORT on pace for record container, auto volumes

Through the first eight months of Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT’s) fiscal year 2018-2019, the port is on pace to achieve records in container TEU volumes and auto units. JAXPORT’s fiscal year began Oct. 1, 2018. Through May 2019, JAXPORT facilities have handled: • 896,795 TEUs, an 8 percent increase over the same ... [+]

New Gateway Facility Triples SEKO Logistics’ Footprint in Chicago

SEKO Logistics has opened a global gateway in Chicago IL., marking the latest stage of its transition to a period of acquisition growth as it grows and differentiates its service offering in the international 3PL market. Tripling the size of SEKO’s Chicago hub follows its acquisition in January of GoodShip International, ... [+]

Port of New Orleans Earns 10 AAPA Communications Awards

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), the unified and recognized voice of seaports in the Americas, acknowledged the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) with 10 communications awards as part of the trade association’s 53nd annual Communications Awards Program which honors member seaports for exemplary communications projects and programs. In ... [+]

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