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Gary G Burrows

HMM Algeciras – largest container ship calls on Rotterdam

On June 3, the HMM Algeciras entered Rotterdam’s Amaliahaven on its maiden voyage to transfer containers at the terminal of RWG (Rotterdam World Gateway). Algeciras is the most recent vessel to rank as the world’s largest container ship. At maximum capacity, the ship carries slightly more 20-foot containers than its predecessor MSC Gülsün: 23,964 TEU versus 23,756 TEU. During its maiden voyage, HMM Algeciras is carrying a total of ... [+]

Grants for Port of Corpus Christi

The Port of Corpus Christi was awarded a grant by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) under the 2019-2020 Port Access Program for safety improvements to the Joe Fulton International Trade Corridor and Rincon Road leading to the Rincon Industrial Complex. The Port Access Program is funded by the ... [+]

Port of Oakland meat exports soar

Midst a devastating pandemic that’s crippling economies worldwide, here’s a Port of Oakland bright spot: meat exports to Asia. The Port says its meat exports jumped 26% in the first quarter of 2020 over Q1 2019. The Port said it now controls 42% of the market ... [+]

Port of Rotterdam to hold RFT for transport service

The Port of Rotterdam Authority will be publishing a request for tenders among sector parties for the provision of a new transport service that enables container terminal operators at Maasvlakte to exchange containers via a dedicated road. This dedicated road, commonly known as the Container Exchange Route (CER), was especially ... [+]

Rotterdam’s container hub chalks up another record

On June 4, the container ship Marseille Maersk left the APMT 2 terminal in Prinses Amaliahaven en route to Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia. With a draught of 17.30 meters, the vessel represents a new record for container ships calling on Rotterdam. The previous record stood at 17.10 meters. This Wednesday ... [+]

Air Cargo Capacity Crunch

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in April showing that demand dropped 27.7% compared to the same period in 2019 - the sharpest fall ever recorded. Still, there was insufficient capacity to meet demand because of the loss of belly cargo operations on ... [+]

Port of Baltimore Again Achieves Top International Environmental Certification

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA) has again achieved recertification in the review of international standards for environmental management. The certification – known as ISO 14001 for Environmental Management System – recognizes the many environmental initiatives and programs in place at the Helen Delich Bentley Port ... [+]

TAPA warns of a significant spike in cargo thefts

Manufacturers and logistics service providers must be prepared to protect their supply chains from a projected significant spike in cargo thefts as coronavirus lockdowns begin to be lifted across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has warned. With entire national populations being advised ... [+]

Damco Delivers Parcels of Cheer

DAMCO has helped deliver over 120 parcels containing gifts and personal items to U.S. Antarctic Program personnel spending extra months in Antarctica because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Chocolate bars, DVDs, contact lenses, and gifts from family were just some of the deliveries to reach the National Science Foundation-managed McMurdo Station, travelling ... [+]

DP World Joins with TradeLens

DP World has completed the early stages of integration with TradeLens a blockchain-based digital container logistics platform, jointly developed by A.P. Moller - Maersk and IBM. The collaboration between DP World and the TradeLens platform will help accelerate the digitization of global supply chains. DP World aims to connect ... [+]

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