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Gary G Burrows

Big Wigs Tour Port of Philadelphia

On  August 25, US Senator Bob Casey and Representative Bob Brady joined with local officials at the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal to announce that funding is complete for the Delaware River Deepening Project, which will deepen the shipping channel in the Delaware River from 40 to 45 feet to accommodate new and larger vessels. Pictured (L to R): Boise Butler, President, International Longshoreman’s Association Local 1291; Senator Bob Casey; Leo Holt, ... [+]

CargoLogicAir launches 1st scheduled service: twice-weekly 747F UK-Mexico

CargoLogicAir (CLA), the only British all-cargo airline, launched its first scheduled cargo route on August 19, providing maindeck services connecting the UK and Mexico. Twice-weekly Boeing 747-400 flights departs from CLA's base at London Stansted Airport every Wednesday and Saturday. Flights operate to Mexico City International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International ... [+]

Carrier Transicold Provides Sensor Calibration for Pharma Shippers

Compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines for the transport of pharmaceutical and biomedical products is improved with Carrier Transicold’s new temperature sensor calibration capability for its PrimeLINE® container refrigeration units. Carrier Transicold is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Effective immediately, the calibration ... [+]

JF Hillebrand Acquires Sidekick to Deliver Last Mile Logistics in California

JF Hillebrand, an international logistics service provider solely dedicated to beer, wine and spirits, has acquired Sidekick Delivery, a last mile delivery company that specialises in wine and craft beers. The deal enables JF Hillebrand to expand its beverage logistics offerings with a last mile logistics solution in California. Elly Hartshorn ... [+]

Port of Long Beach Sees Busiest Month Ever

Surging cargo volume in July set a record for the best month in the Port of Long Beach’s 106-year history, surpassing the previous high mark set in August 2015 for the number of containers moved across its docks. With total volume of 720,312 TEUs in July, cargo traffic has increased for ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles Records Busiest July in History

July container volumes at the nation’s busiest port climbed by 16% compared to July 2016 volumes. 796,804 TEUs came through the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest July in the port’s 110-year history. Seven months into 2017, Port container volumes are 9.5% ahead of 2016, when the Port of Los Angeles ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles, GE Transportation Build on Early Success of Digital Pilot

Less than a year since launching a first-of-its kind digital solution to keep cargo flowing efficiently through America's largest container port, the Port of Los Angeles and GE Transportation are expanding the program to include all container terminals and shipping lines at the Port. Because of the pilot's success, the Port ... [+]

SC Ports 2017 Container Volume Up 13%

South Carolina Ports Authority announced calendar year-to-date container volume increases of 13% and the strongest July on record. Since the calendar year began, SCPA has handled 1.3 million TEU, compared to 1.14 million TEUs during the same period last year. The port moved 182,411 TEUs in July, breaking the previous record ... [+]

SM Line, Asia Pacific Carrier, Joins INTTRA Network

INTTRA, the ocean container shipping industry's largest neutral electronic transaction platform and information provider, and SM Line, one of the world's newest and fastest-growing container shipping providers, announced an agreement that will expand INTTRA's reach in Korea and globally, while offering SM Line an advanced network to create value for its customers. As a ... [+]

Hurricane Update: Restrictions Extended in IAH

Hurricane Harvey has dumped more than 20 inches of rain in some areas of Texas, and because the storm has stalled, as many as 50 inches of rain are expected in some areas. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is currently closed. The IAH Airport Authority advises that the airport is expected ... [+]

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