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Ship Channel Improvement Project receives $157.3m

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, approved by Congress in December 2022, includes project closeout funding of $157.3 million for the Port of Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project (CIP) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This funding will advance the last phase of the CIP, a national critical infrastructure project that will render the Corpus Christi Ship Channel the most improved in the entire U.S. Gulf Coast ... [+]

Port of Oakland debuts zero-emissions top picks

Two, all-electric top picks are operating at the Port of Oakland. They are part of a demonstration project to create a zero-emissions seaport.The Oakland Seaport has joined a select group of seaports to operate the green technology equipment. Only a handful of these innovative, zero-emissions ... [+]

Port of Oakland November container volume declines

The Port of Oakland’s container volume dropped in the month of November. Both full imports and full exports are down compared to November 2021, as well as below October 2022 volumes.Total loaded container volume declined 15% in contrast to November 2021, recording 131,929 loaded TEUs, ... [+]

Swiss WorldCargo celebrates the 1st SAF- compensated cargo shipment

Swiss WorldCargo’s 1st SAF-compensated cargo shipment left Barcelona, heading to Zurich. According to the Swiss WorldCargo colleagues supervising the transfer process at the Zurich airport, the handling went smoothly, and the cargo could proceed to its final destination, landing safely and on time in Narita. ... [+]

Air cargo tonnages continue to slide

Global air cargo tonnages have continued to slide downwards in the first full week of December, while the overall average rate remained stable, ahead of the end-of-year holiday season. Figures for week 49 (5 to 11 December) are consistent with the slow progressive slide in air ... [+]

CargoAi welcomes its 71st airline available for instant eBooking

CargoAi closes off a great 2022 with instant eBooking made available for 71 airlines from 195 origins to 447 unique destinations. Their CargoMART eBooking platform has become the marketplace with the most available options per routes and is becoming the partner of choice for freight ... [+]

GT USA welcomes first Moroccan citrus vessel for the 2022-2023 season

The Port of Wilmington has received its first shipment of fresh Moroccan citrus for the 2022-2023 winter fruit season.The M/V Crown Garnet, a specialized refrigerated vessel, was welcomed last week to the U.S.’ foremost marine terminal for perishable cargo and immediately began discharging her cargo ... [+]

No signs of cargo slow-down at Port Houston

In October container volume at Port Houston once again grew by double digits, continuing the trend seen throughout 2022. A total of 371,994 TEUs were handled during the month, a 13% increase compared to October 2021. Loaded container TEUs reached the highest volume ever and ... [+]

Port of Baltimore receives top Coast Guard security assessment again

It’s 14 consecutive years and counting for the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore after receiving another top U.S. Coast Guard security assessment for its state-owned, public marine terminals.The Coast Guard’s annual inspection of facilities included a detailed review of all security protocols and procedures ... [+]

Port of Savannah sees container demand ease in November

The Port of Savannah moved 464,883 TEUs in November, a decrease of 6.2% or 30,866 TEUs compared to the same month last year. This marks a 28% increase over three years. That rate of growth is well above the Georgia Ports Authority’s pre-pandemic expansion, which ... [+]

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