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Port of Savannah cargo growth bolsters port’s impact on economy

The Port of Savannah handled a record 479,700 TEUs of cargo in January, an increase of 4% over the same month a year ago, a month in which cargo volumes had expanded by 22%. The Port of Savannah has now set monthly records for the past 18 months.“The steps we have taken to add capacity have broken the logjam in global logistics for our customers and created jobs throughout the ... [+]

AAFA Welcomes Passage of America Competes Act

The American Apparel & Footwear Association welcomed the passage of the America COMPETES Act on February 4, emphasizing the positive impact it will have on protecting consumers from dangerous counterfeits, addressing the worsening shipping crisis, and providing critical tariff savings at a time of rising ... [+]

Galveston Rising in U.S. Cargo Rankings

Galveston is rising in the rankings as a top-50 U.S. cargo port. Almost 12 million tons of cargo moved through the deep-water harbor in 2020, placing it 46th among the busiest U.S. ports and waterways.According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a 9% increase ... [+]

Port of Oakland to invest, renew and grow green

State of Port recap: federal/state funding fuels opportunities for investment. National attention focused on the supply chain, infrastructure investment and jobs, it is time for the Port of Oakland to invest in a renewed, smart and zero-emissions port. That was Executive Director Danny Wan’s message ... [+]

Port Helps Drive Economic Investment

The Port of Virginia® continues to be an expanding economic force in the Commonwealth’s economy, says a recent study conducted by The College of William & Mary that analyzes the overall value of the port to the Virginia economy during fiscal year 2021 (FY21). “The Port ... [+]

World Container Index – 03 Feb

Drewry’s composite World Container Index decreased marginally by 0.5% to $9,376.70 per 40ft container this week.Source: World Container Index, Drewry Supply Chain Advisors Our detailed assessment for Thursday, 3 February 2022• The composite index decreased marginally by 0.5% this week, but, remains 79% higher than a ... [+]

Termination of vessel sharing agreement

MSC & ZIM have decided to cease their cooperation on the North Europe – East Med trade.Within said reorganization, the joint service on MSC’s Israel Express will terminate effective as from end of March 2022.The last vessel of this joint service will be MSC LAUSANNE, ... [+]

Airbus’ iconic Beluga super transporters

Airbus has launched a new air-cargo service using its unique BelugaST fleet to offer freight companies and other potential customers a solution to their outsized freight transportation needs.The new service - Airbus Beluga Transport - will provide commercially-contracted customers in a variety of sectors, including ... [+]

AAL Completes US Petroleum Refinery Project

Project heavy lift specialist AAL Shipping (AAL) has delivered 456-metric-tonne industrial tower components to the US West Coast. The cargo was loaded in South Korea onboard the 31,000-deadweight heavy lift AAL Pusan and transported across the Pacific to the Port of Everett in Washington on ... [+]

Boeing Launches 777-8 Freighter

Boeing launched the new 777-8 Freighter on January 31 and expanded its market-leading 777X and freighter families of jetliners with an order for up to 50 aircraft from one of the world’s largest cargo carriers, Qatar Airways. Qatar Airways will be the 777-8 Freighter launch customer ... [+]

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