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Savannah now the top US port for ag exports

The Port of Savannah's proximity to major producers, direct access via road and rail, broad global network and responsiveness to customer needs have recently made it the top port in the nation for the export of containerized agricultural goods. "Agriculture is a major driver for Georgia's economy, contributing $74 billion in annual economic benefit and nearly 400,000 jobs across the state," said Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. "As this country's No. 1 ... [+]

Fednav Ltd. Reorganizes shipping Business

Fednav Limited is reorganizing its shipping businesses under one management entity, to better align the commercial and technical units toward a common goal. The Marine Department, led by Executive Vice-President Tina Revsbech, will unite the traditional Chartering and Operations teams with their counterparts in the ... [+]

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 ... [+]

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 ... [+]

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 ... [+]

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. ... [+]

Port of Oakland looks to lead rebound from COVID-19

This region’s economic rebound from coronavirus would most likely start at the Port of Oakland. That’s what the Port’s Executive Director told East Bay business and civic leaders said while seeking their support. Danny Wan assured the East Bay Economic Development Alliance that ... [+]

CargoLogicAir implements CHAMP’s Weight & Balance

CargoLogicAir, the Great British Cargo Airline, has implemented CHAMP’s Weight & Balance solution - flying again to provide much needed freighter capacity supporting the global supply chain in these challenging times. After suspending operations in February, CargoLogicAir (CLA) resumed operations in April with two B747-400F ... [+]

SeaFreight Labs Joins Pledge 1% Movement

SeaFreight Labs,, a consultancy delivering crowd-sourced solutions to the global seafreight community, today announced it has joined Pledge 1% (www.pledge1percent.org). Pledge 1% is a global movement to create a new normal for companies of all sizes and stages to have a positive social impact through ... [+]

JAXPORT’s Foreign Trade Zone continues to grow

The Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT’s) Foreign Trade Zone No. 64, Florida’s largest FTZ by area, continues to grow as businesses adjust to supply chain changes during COVID-19. The FTZ’s expansion is due in large part to fast application turnaround times by U.S. Customs and Border ... [+]

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