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Gary G Burrows

Port of Los Angeles to work Manufacturers/Technology Association

The Port of Los Angeles and the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) have formed a partnership to help support both organizations’ efforts to manage and further streamline the supply and provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) also calls for greater cooperation between CMTA and the Port of Los Angeles on promoting the exports of manufactured goods made here in ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles July Volumes Strongest of 2020

The Port of Los Angeles moved 856,389 TEUs in July, the busiest month thus far of 2020. It was also the second-best July in the Port’s history, trailing July 2019 by 6.1%. “Fewer canceled sailings and 11 additional ‘ad hoc’ or unscheduled ship calls helped drive both imports and exports higher ... [+]

Saudi Cargo expands scheduled flights; adds Shanghai to network

Saudia Cargo has expanded its cargo network with the addition of Shanghai station to its flight schedules which commenced August 15. Saudia Cargo now operates two flights a week, Saturdays and Tuesdays, originating from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport to the new destination using a ... [+]

New South Port Connector Road for Port of Brownsville

Construction for the South Port Connector Road began on August 10, a critical project aimed at improving urban traffic and access to the Port of Brownsville. The $25.6 million project is made possible by a partnership of the Brownsville Navigation District (BND), Cameron County, the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority (CCRMA), ... [+]

Fumigation requirements to Australia

CMA CGM informs its customers that in response to the rapid expansion of brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) throughout Europe and North America, Australia authorities have issued guidelines and instructions for the 2020/2021 high risk season (Sept. 1, 2019 to April 30th, 2020) to prevent infestations. As with previous BMSB risk ... [+]

Hector Midolo – new CEO Latin America for Bolloré Logistics

Bolloré Logistics announces the appointment of Hector Midolo as CEO Latin America. Hector Midolo is an accomplished logistics executive with a career of increasing responsibility and a proven track record of over 30 years in the region. He has a well-developed, diverse background bringing a strong commercial acumen and operations ... [+]

JAXPORT earns nationwide transportation marketing recognition

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has received three marketing awards from the Minneapolis-based Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA) 2020 Compass Awards Program. The port received three Compass awards, including an Award of Excellence, the recognition’s highest level. TMSA’s Compass Award Program recognizes marketing and sales best practices by transportation ... [+]

Port of Oakland import cargo volume grew 6.4% in July

Import cargo volume increased again at the Port of Oakland last month as U.S. retailers restocked dwindling inventories. The Port said that containerized import shipments jumped 6.4% in July compared to 2019 totals. The step up followed a 1.9% increase in June. The news was tempered by a 6.4% decline in ... [+]

Amerijet Completes IATA’s CEIV Pharma Recertification

Amerijet International Airlines has completed its IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma recertification for the handling of temperature-controlled healthcare and life science products. IATA’s CEIV pharma certification is independently validated and ensures that all certified stakeholders meet or exceed the global standards set forth by IATA ... [+]

Buckeye Loads First Vessel at New South Texas Gateway Terminal

The Port of Corpus Christi is proud to recognize Buckeye Partners L.P. for achieving a historic milestone in its South Texas Gateway (STG) Terminal project – loading the first vessel with crude oil sourced from the Permian Basin for export to overseas markets. STG is a joint venture 50 ... [+]

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