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GPA, CSX offer new ‘Carolina Connector’ service

North Carolina importers and exporters can now tap into a faster supply chain through a direct rail connection between the Port of Savannah and Rocky Mount, North Carolina via the CSX Carolina Connector (CCX) Intermodal terminal. “This is an exciting logistics solution for existing and new customers across North Carolina,” said Georgia Ports Authority President and CEO Griff Lynch. “In collaboration with CSX, we’re offering daily access and faster service, bringing ... [+]

XPO Adds Capacity in Dallas

XPO, a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, announced the completed expansion of its Garland, TX, service center, substantially expanding capacity in metro Dallas. This marks another important milestone in the company’s previously announced plan to grow capacity by adding 900 net new ... [+]

CMA CGM completes acquisition of GCT Bayonne and New York container terminals

CMA CGM Group has finalized its acquisition of Global Container Terminals (GCT) Bayonne and New York terminals. Through this strategic investment, the Group strengthens its position as a global port terminal operator, and a leading supply chain player in the United States providing end to ... [+]

FTZ No. 62 eclipses $10B in combined value of exported, imported goods

The Port of Brownsville's Foreign Trade Zone No. 62 (FTZ) saw a boost in the value of goods transported in 2022, reaching a record total of $13.9 billion in exports and imports – a notable increase from the $9.7 billion recorded in 2021. The U.S. Foreign-Trade ... [+]

Great Lagos delivered to Grimaldi Group

With the delivery of the Great Lagos, which took place on August 30 at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd. in Ulsan, South Korea, the Grimaldi Group fleet officially includes two con-ro multipurpose units of the modern “G5” class.The new vessel is named after the ... [+]

ONE Selects Port Everglades for New FLX Service

Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE) has selected Broward County's Port Everglades as the U.S. port of call on its newly minted FLX service that will bring refrigerated fruits, vegetables and seafood from the farms of South America to the tables of South Florida.On August ... [+]

Florida legislators present JAXPORT with $30 million for new container cranes

Florida Legislators presented JAXPORT with a $30 million check during the port’s monthly Board of Directors meeting on August 28. The funding will be used to purchase two new container cranes for the port’s Blount Island Marine Terminal.The new cranes will increase JAXPORT’s cargo handling ... [+]

Port of LA cargo volume slips in July

The Port of Los Angeles moved 684,291 TEUs in July as cargo shipments declined compared to last year’s record month.“Global trade has eased as warehouse inventories of retailers and manufacturers remain elevated,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. “American consumers are continuing ... [+]

Port of Savannah receives four new electric ship-to-shore cranes

The Port of Savannah received four Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes on Aug. 24, upgrading the crane fleet to 34 machines at Garden City Terminal after four older cranes are retired and recycled.“Along with the completion of our project to improve Berth 1, these cranes will ... [+]

Canada’s Minister of Transport announces new funding

Canada’s Minister of Transport, the Honorable Pablo Rodriguez, recently announced an investment of up to C$11 million under the National Trade Corridors Fund. This investment will be used to build a new cargo facility for Canadian North, the Inuit-owned airline. To further enhance this commitment, ... [+]

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