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Grain sector on rise at Port of Montreal

The grain sector at the port of Montreal is enjoying strong growth, up 15% overall in the first five months of the year. This increase is mainly due to last year's bumper crop, and the growth trend is set to continue into 2023.The Port of Montreal plays a critical role in both bulk and containerized grain exports. The main products exported include wheat, soybeans, dried lentils, dried peas and millet. ... [+]

Pasha Hawaii announces delivery ‘MV Janet Marie’

Hawaii-based Pasha Hawaii, together with Texas-based AmFELS (A member of Seatrium Group), announced the delivery of the MV Janet Marie, the second of two new ‘Ohana Class, 774-foot Liquefied Natural Gas (“LNG”) powered container ships built at AmFELS. The new vessel joins Pasha Hawaii’s fleet ... [+]

Ports of Los Angeles, Nagoya sign agreement to expand cooperation

Officials from the ports of Los Angeles and Nagoya, Japan, have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to broaden cooperation on key sustainability and operational efficiency initiatives, including port community systems and digital supply chain information sharing, zero-emission vehicle and equipment testing, and a ... [+]

THE Alliance announces TransPacific-West Coast Change

In consideration of the present market situation, THE Alliance will make changes to the Asia to Transpacific-West Coast Network by temporarily suspending the PS5 service and enhancing the existing PS3, PS6, and PS7 service as of August and until further notice. The following enhancements shall ensure ... [+]

Port of Brownsville Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for 118-Acre Business Park

The Port of Brownsville broke ground on June 22, 2023, on the site of the future 118-acre business park located inside the port. This new industrial project leverages the port’s logistical advantages to support manufacturing companies and industry clusters with a base of operations that ... [+]

Ports of Stockholm increases solar electricity production by 55%

Ports of Stockholm is building six new rooftop solar cell systems that will increase the company's own solar electricity production by 55 percent. This is fully aligned with the company’s and the City of Stockholm’s goals and strategies. Ports of Stockholm has taken an investment decision ... [+]

Wiremind and WestJet Cargo explore capacity forecasting

WestJet Cargo and Wiremind have embarked on a new initiative centered on improving capacity forecasting. An exploration Proof of Concept is underway.With WestJet Cargo’s recent renewal of its SKYPALLET contract with Wiremind, the decision to take the digital collaboration further and explore capacity forecasting improvements ... [+]

Alabama legislature delivers key support for state’s port

The conclusion of the Alabama 2023 state legislative session marked impressive support for the Alabama Port Authority, with the State allocating $20 million to the McDuffie Coal Terminal and increasing current port incentives to provide greater benefits to businesses. Both were signed into law by ... [+]

Emirates Group announces 2022-23 financial results; huge jump in profits

The Emirates Group has released its 2022-2023 Annual Report, reporting its most profitable year ever on the back of strong demand across its businesses. Emirates achieved new record profits, a complete turnaround from its negative position last year.Both Emirates and dnata saw significant revenue increases in ... [+]

Port Houston 5th Ranked Container port by total TEUs

Port Houston jumped from No. 7 to No. 5 in the ranking of top U.S. container ports in terms of TEUs handled in 2022. “Our import and export volume reached record numbers in 2022 and is considered one of the fastest growing ports in the U.S. ... [+]

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