Wyden Says Port Project is a Winner for Jobs, the Environment

Senator Ron Wyden repeated his support of the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project at Coos Bay with a recent editorial in Oregon Business. He highlighted the transformative nature of the project that promises to bring huge opportunity to the region. "The port's proposal is an innovative market-smart approach that fully deserves federal investment" the Senator said. The development will bring substantial benefits to the state, including job creation, increased business opportunities, ... [+]

US wood pellet exports at 796,988 metric tons in September

The U.S. exported 796,988 metric tons of wood pellets in September, down 21 percent when compared to the 1.01 million metric tons exported in August and down 1 percent when compared to the 804,975.5 metric tons exported in September of last year, according to data released by the USDA Foreign ... [+]

J.B. Hunt and BNSF Expand Intermodal Marketplace With Launch of Quantum

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. and BNSF Railway (BNSF), have announced the launch of Quantum, a breakthrough intermodal service that accommodates the service-sensitive highway freight needs of customer supply chains. Quantum provides the consistency, agility and speed needed to transport service-sensitive highway freight using rail. Solutions are customized specifically to ... [+]

Port Secures Major Federal Transportation Grant

$52.6 million award will fund critical portion of Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility U.S. Department of Transportation officials have announced a $52.6 million grant to modernize critical on-dock rail capabilities and improve several key roadways aimed at speeding the flow of cargo through the Port of Long Beach. As part of ... [+]

Port Commissioners Break Ground on One of the Top Infrastructure Projects to Date

The Port of Palm Beach District Board of Commissioners have celebrated the commencement of construction for the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). “This project represents a significant step towards a more efficient, eco-friendly and job stimulating future for the Port of Palm Beach, Florida’s fourth busiest container port,” Board Chairwoman Dr. ... [+]

Gary Cross of Maher Terminals Named 2024 Person of the Year by NYNJFFFBA

Gary Cross, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Maher Terminals LLC, has been named the 2024 Person of the Year by the New York/New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association (NYNJFFFBA). Mr. Cross will be honored at the association’s 106th dinner gala on January 31, 2024, at the ... [+]