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Port of Montreal acknowledges the advance notice for a federal Special Act

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) acknowledges the federal government’s advance notice of a Special Act supporting the resumption and maintenance of port activities in Montreal, clearly recognizing the strategic character of the Port of Montreal. “After several strike episodes in 2020 and 2021, which have had and continue to have serious economic and logistical impact, it is mission-critical that the Port of Montreal be able to fully and sustainably play its ... [+]

Puerto Rico Ports Authority and JAXPORT affirm longstanding partnership

Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PRPA) Executive Director Joel A. Pizá Batiz and JAXPORT CEO Eric Green signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to affirm the ongoing work of both organizations to grow maritime trade between Jacksonville and Puerto Rico. “This Memorandum of Understanding between the Jacksonville ... [+]

Cargo surge breaks March, Q1 records at Port of Los Angeles

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CN bids for Kansas City Southern: CP has done same

In what appears to be a bidding war, CN Rail recently announced that it is engaging with the board of directors of Kansas City Southern to complete confirmatory due diligence and finalize a definitive merger agreement to combine the companies and create the premier railway ... [+]

Hannibal Industries Sees eCommerce Boom

Hannibal Industries, one of the largest steel pallet rack manufacturers in the U.S., announced that in spite of the unforeseen challenges of 2020. The company grew in key areas and is well-positioned to continue that growth through 2021. As a result of the pandemic, ... [+]

Harren Bulkers takes Post-Panamax and adds two more bulk carriers

Bremen-based shipping company Harren Bulkers announces the acquisition of the Post-Panamax bulker Topas (built 2011). The ship will be named Pablo. With an overall length of 229.2 m (beam 38.0 m, draft 14.9 m), Pablo is currently the biggest ship in the Harren Bulkers fleet. ... [+]

OmniTRAX and River Ridge Strike Partnership

The Broe Group’s transportation affiliate, OmniTRAX has reached an agreement to partner with the River Ridge Development Authority to further develop the River Ridge Commerce Center's rail infrastructure and attract major employers to Southern Indiana. "Nationwide, our customers place high value on strategic locations ... [+]

Port Manatee extends agreement with fuels firm

Port Manatee looks to continue to serve the fuel needs of Southwest and Central Florida motorists for at least another 25 years under a renewed agreement slated to take effect May 1. As approved April 20 by the Manatee County Port Authority, Denver-based TransMontaigne Terminals ... [+]

U-Freight boss sees e-commerce boom

U-Freight predicts that the global e-commerce logistics market will hit €557 billion by 2025, having grown 27.3% in 2020. Chief executive Simon Wong said his experience mirrored a recent report by Transport intelligence (Tii) which described e-commerce as one of the key growth sectors for logistics ... [+]

Imperial to sell Latam shipping business

Africa-based Imperial Logistics is to sell its South American shipping business to Hidrovias do Brasil, an independent integrated logistics provider focused on waterways in the region, for a maximum of US$90.0 million. Imperial will focus on its African business in the healthcare, ... [+]

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