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Hansa Heavy Lift Transports Giant Carousel to Egina Oil Field Off Nigeria

HANSA HEAVY LIFT has transported a giant carousel together with eight reels, weighing a total of 3,508.7 metric tonnes, from Newcastle, United Kingdom to Lagos, Nigeria destined for the Egina Oil Field. The voyage took place on board the super heavy lift vessel HHL Lagos, which was mobilized in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to prepare the vessel with additional deck strength for the extra-large carousel, which weighed over 2,200 metric tonnes including ... [+]

CN Recognizes 40 Customers, Supply Chain Partners for Sustainability Leadership

CN recently recognized 40 of its customers and supply chain partners for their sustainability practices. The CN EcoConnexions Partnership Program celebrates companies that pledge to work to reduce their carbon emissions, increase energy efficiency and drive sustainable business practices throughout the supply chain. “CN is proud to recognize these companies and supply ... [+]

The Eagle (Express X) has landed at Port of Los Angeles

Officials from the Port of Los Angeles and APL welcomed the first arrival of APL’s new premium cargo delivery service, Eagle Express X (EXX), on August 15. The new weekly China-to-Los Angeles ocean freight service provides faster, expedited transit for cargo owners looking for a more on-time, speed-to-market delivery option. “We’re ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles breaks July records

The Port of Los Angeles processed 833,568 TEUs in July, the busiest July in the port’s 111-year history. The cargo volumes exceeded July 2017, the previous record, by 4.6%. It was the fourth busiest month overall in the Port’s history. “With a robust economy and cargo owners moving goods ahead of ... [+]

Port of Everett Breaks Ground on $36 Million South Terminal Wharf Modernization Project

– On August 15, the Port of Everett hosted a groundbreaking to commemorate the start of construction on the Port’s South Terminal Modernization project – the largest capital project in Port history by dollar value, and the largest maritime construction project on the West Coast today. The $36 million South Terminal ... [+]

POLB Approves Toyota’s Green Terminal Makeover

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a proposal by Toyota Logistics Services to redevelop its facility at Pier B and build a renewable energy fuel-cell power plant and hydrogen fueling station. Toyota operates a marine terminal at the Port where new automobiles are off-loaded from ships, processed and ... [+]

July Container Volumes Dip in Long Beach

The Port of Long Beach saw a decline in container volumes in July compared to the same month a year ago, which hit a historic high that has since been surpassed. The drop, 4.4%, was attributed to shipping alliances’ decisions in July to shift vessel deployment and port calls. Port officials ... [+]

Hapag-Lloyd invests in growing East African market

Hapag-Lloyd is continuing to focus on the growing market in East Africa. With annual growth rates of approximately six percent, the region tops the list on the African continent. Kenya, in particular, is developing with significantly rising import and export figures as well as massive investments in public infrastructure. In April ... [+]

Georgia’s new inland terminal open for business

Gov. Nathan Deal, state officials and more than 350 business and civic leaders were on hand on August 22 to officially open the Appalachian Regional Port (ARP) in Northwest Georgia. "The Appalachian Regional Port is a powerful new gateway to the Port of Savannah that extends the efficiencies of Georgia's superior ... [+]

TOTE Maritime continues substantial investment in equipment

TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico continues to make substantial investments in equipment to meet the needs of its customers as well as Puerto Rico as the island continues with recovery efforts following last year’s hurricane season. In the last few months, TOTE Maritime has secured more than 200 additional 53’ containers, leased ... [+]

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