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The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the Federal Aviation Administration will award $185.1 million in airport infrastructure grants to 107 airports in 40 states across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
The airport grant program funds various types of airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, and airport signage, lighting, and markings which helps to create thousands of jobs.
“AIP grants will allow airports to complete ...
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The Port of Oakland handled record import volume in June. That volume totaled the equivalent of 80,253 TEU, up 2% from the previous record of 78,326 TEU set in June 2006. Import volume in June was up 5.1% over year-ago levels and was a good ...
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National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons has expressed manufacturers’ strong opposition to the nomination of Scott Garrett to lead the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank. Below are key excerpts from Timmons’ Wall Street Journal op-ed:
“President Trump has been a vigorous and outspoken supporter ...
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Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has been appointed as cargo ground handler for Virgin Australia’s new services from Melbourne to Hong Kong. Hactl will provide terminal handling and all documentation.
The five-times-weekly flights began on July 5th, using Airbus A330-200 aircraft with 14 tonne ...
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) signed a milestone Maintenance Agreement Guidance (MAG) on July 12 with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). The agreement allows for mutual surveillance conducted on certified repair stations located abroad for each of the agreement partners.
It provides guidance for ...
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The Agriculture Transportation Coalition announced the results of the 11th Annual AgTC Ocean Carrier Performance Survey in June, with three carriers attaining the highest scores in this year's Survey. Hamburg Sud is the AgTC Top Ranked Carrier 2017. K-Line and NYK were presented AgTC Recognized ...
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Preferred Freezer Services (PFS), a global leader in advanced design and engineered temperature-controlled warehouses, is further expanding its cold storage facilities in the New York / New Jersey Port with their newest facility in Kearny, NJ.
The cold storage warehouse, set to open in the summer ...
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Port Saint John, New Brunswick, announces the addition of the 3rd largest container line in the world, CMA-CGM, to its shipping services roster. CMA CGM will offer a new container service at Port Saint John, providing weekly connection to global markets.
CMA-CGM is not only one of ...
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Last week, the Panama Canal participated in the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) 71st Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting as part of the Panama delegation. Held in London from July 3–7, the MEPC assembles influential stakeholders from across the maritime community to discuss pollution prevention ...
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Delta Cargo announces that it has been awarded IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma logistics Certification.
Delta is the first US Global carrier to receive this accolade and has now joined the elite group of pharma
logistics providers to achieve CEIV Pharma Certification. The ...
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