Gary G Burrows
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) called on world leaders meeting at the United Nations last week to work together to find solutions to the ongoing migrant crisis in Europe.
The situation has already seen more than 514,000 people cross the Mediterranean to reach Europe with almost 3,000 people perishing on the journey or reported missing.
“We must act together now to stop this human tragedy, and TIACA, which has in-depth expertise ...
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EPA grant allows greener cargo-handling equipment at TraPac Terminal
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Port of Oakland $277,885 to upgrade cargo-handling equipment and reduce exhaust emissions on the waterfront. The funds will be used at TraPac marine terminal, one of five terminals operating in Oakland.
Under the EPA’s National ...
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The Houston Port Authority announces that the deepening and widening of the Barbours Cut Container Terminal is complete and the deeper channel is already attracting business.
The dredging, which took the channel from 40 to 45 feet deep to match the depth of the Houston Ship Channel, was completed Sept. 15.
Port ...
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FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight, subsidiaries of FedEx Corp. will increase shipping rates effective Jan. 4, 2016.
FedEx Express will increase shipping rates by an average of 4.9% for US domestic, US export and U.S. import services.
FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery will increase shipping rates by an average ...
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Diana Containerships, a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of containerships, announced that it signed, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, a Memorandum of Agreement on Sept. 21 to sell to an unaffiliated third party the 1995-built vessel "Garnet" (formerly "APL Garnet") for demolition, with delivery due to the buyer ...
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Crowley Maritime Corp. recently participated as one of several Gas Technology Institute (GTI) funding collaborators on September 21 to bring liquefied natural gas (LNG) awareness training to 150 stakeholders and first responders in Jacksonville. GTI, in conjunction with the Florida State College at Jacksonville Fire Academy of the South (FAS), ...
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Brian Johnson is joining NYK Ports LLC company as Director of Business Development, effective Sept. 21, 2015. In his new role, Johnson will assist in developing clear strategies to expand core business for NYK Ports, Ceres Terminals Incorporated and Yusen Terminals LLC. He will also develop new opportunities for the companies ...
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USDA’s Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden is leading a trade mission to Accra, Ghana, November 17 – 20 with a goal to expand export opportunities for US agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa.
"Two years ago, I led a mission to southern Africa to launch USDA's Sub-Saharan Africa Trade Initiative, which aims ...
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The Department of the Treasury and the Department of Commerce have announced additional revisions to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), building off the changes put into place by Treasury and Commerce on Jan. 16, 2015 and further delivering on the new direction toward US ...
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CEVA Logistics companies has received the 2015 Top Transport Award. CEVA was selected among the Automotive Industry cargo shippers serving the Brazil market.
In its ninth year, the Top Transport Award competition included a total of 17 categories – 16 specialties and a national preference. The award presented to CEVA reflects ...
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