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Gary G Burrows

Super Storm Harvey Update

Port Houston: All Port Houston facilities remained closed on Wednesday, August 30th due to the weather impact across Houston. Port Houston officials continue to monitor weather conditions to determine when operations can safely resume. At this point no indications from the U.S. Coast Guard on when the Houston Ship Channel will reopen for vessel transits. Port of Corpus Christi: In response to the impacts of Hurricane Harvey, the Port of Corpus ... [+]

ABC’s Network, Products Strategy Boosts Volumes by 16% in 1st half of 2017

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has reinforced its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing freight carriers by reporting a 16% increase in volumes in the first half of 2017 to 335,000 tonnes, boosted by particularly strong demand across its Asia Pacific network. ABC also achieved a 13% rise in freight tonne-kilometres and ... [+]

Prime Distribution Services Logistics Improves Customer Service with HighJump Enterprise WMS

Prime Distribution Services, An Ascent Global Logistics Company, announced that it has finalized the implementation of cloud-based HighJump Enterprise Warehouse Management System (WMS) to support the future needs of its clients in an ever-changing retail environment. Prime Distribution Services supports companies within various industry verticals including consumer packaged goods, dry and ... [+]

Delta Named “Cargo Carrier of the Year”

For the second consecutive year, Delta Cargo has been awarded Cargo Airline of the Year at the Atlanta Cargo Awards. The annual award is based on the most tonnage handled at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Delta handled a total of 134,000 tons at Atlanta, making it the airport’s top carrier for 2016. ... [+]

First Span of NY’s Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Completed

The first span of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, formerly known as the Tappan Zee Bridge in New York, opened to drivers beginning August 25. The Fluor Corporation-led joint venture of Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC., comprised of American Bridge, Granite and Taylor Bros., shifts all four lanes of westbound traffic ... [+]

Pasha Hawaii Announces Construction of Two New Containerships

Honolulu, HI-based Pasha Hawaii has announced that two more ships will be joining its fleet which provides service to the Hawaii/Mainland trade lane. The two new LNG fueled containerships will be built at Brownsville, TX-based Keppel AmFELS, a subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine. Construction for the two vessels will begin ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles Announces Terminal Security Enhancements in Wake of Security Breach

The Port of Los Angeles has announced increased security measures at the West Basin Container Terminal, the site of a security breach the week of August 15. In addition, the port is conducting a thorough review of security at all of its terminals. "[This] incident involving a subject in a stolen ... [+]

Port of Prince Rupert Officially Opens Expanded Fairview Terminal

Canada’s Port of Prince Rupert officially opened the newly expanded Fairview Container Terminal on August 29.  Following a two-year expansion project by owner and operator DP World Prince Rupert, the terminal can now accommodate the largest container vessels in the world and is now Canada’s second largest container handling facility. ... [+]

PS Logistics Teams with Blockchain in Trucking Alliance

PS Logistics, LLC, announced that it has joined the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance (BiTA) as a charter member, to help advance the transportation industry through smart technologies and standardized performance standards. “We formed the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance to develop common standards around blockchain applications in the trucking industry, from speeding ... [+]

Hurricane Harvey Impact to the Port of Corpus Christi, Post Storm Recovery

In response to the impacts of Hurricane Harvey, the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) has now fully transitioned to Post Storm Recovery in accordance with the Port Hurricane Readiness Plan. Port personnel are continuing to assess hurricane impacts with initial assessments indicating light to moderate damage and debris.  The Port ... [+]

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