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HMM Algeciras, the largest container ship worldwide, on its way to Rotterdam

On Wednesday 3 June, HMM Algeciras will call on Rotterdam during its maiden voyage. Around 2 p.m., the vessel will be mooring at Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) in Amaliahaven to transfer containers. Algeciras is the most recent vessel to hold the title oAt maximum capacity, the ship carries slightly more 20-foot containers than its predecessor MSC Gülsün: 23,964 TEU versus 23,756 TEU. During this maiden voyage, HMM Algeciras will ... [+]

NYK Successfully Tests Remote Navigation of Tugboat

NYK and its group companies MTI Co. Ltd., Keihin Dock Co. Ltd., and Japan Marine Science Inc. (JMS) have successfully tested the remote navigation of a tugboat as a part of the Japanese government’s Sea Trial Project on Remote Control Navigation.* Within Tokyo Bay, ... [+]

Port of Brownsville Ranks 3rd Among U.S. Ports

The Port of Brownsville ranks third among U.S. ports for “strong financial resilience” surveyed in a new report issued by Moody’s Investor Services, underscoring the ongoing value of the port’s prudent financial stewardship in light of economic impacts from the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Moody’s analysis ... [+]

SeaFreight Labs Joins Pledge 1% Movement

SeaFreight Labs,, a consultancy delivering crowd-sourced solutions to the global seafreight community, today announced it has joined Pledge 1% (www.pledge1percent.org). Pledge 1% is a global movement to create a new normal for companies of all sizes and stages to have a positive social impact through ... [+]

County Selects Jonathan Daniels to Lead Port Everglades

Following a national search, Broward County Administrator Bertha Henry announced that seaport and economic development leader Jonathan Daniels will be the new Chief Executive & Port Director at Port Everglades. Broward’s diverse seaport is a global gateway for cargo, cruise and petroleum that is undergoing ... [+]

JAXPORT’s Foreign Trade Zone continues to grow

The Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT’s) Foreign Trade Zone No. 64, Florida’s largest FTZ by area, continues to grow as businesses adjust to supply chain changes during COVID-19. The FTZ’s expansion is due in large part to fast application turnaround times by U.S. Customs and Border ... [+]

Port of Virginia’s leader Announces His Retirement

The Port of Virginia’s® leader of the last six-and-a-half years, John F. Reinhart, will be retiring from his post as CEO and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority, effective March 2021. Reinhart made the announcement on May 19 at the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) ... [+]

ONE Continues to Expand Reefer Fleet

Ocean Network Express is pleased to announce expansion of its refrigerated container (reefer) fleet by adding new 5000 (40” HC) units, including 200 units equipped with advanced Controlled Atmosphere (CA) technology, which slows down the respiration and ripening process to maximize the shelf life of ... [+]

Port Canaveral Releases Plan for Manned Launch Viewing

Port Canaveral released its plan for public access to the Port for viewing the scheduled May 27 liftoff of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, the first crewed mission launched from the U.S. since 2011. The launch is currently scheduled for Wednesday, May 27th at 4:33 p.m. from ... [+]

Port of Oakland COVID-19 response enters new phase

It’s time to address the financial impact of coronavirus, Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan said. In a widely distributed video, the Port executive said his organization is readying countermeasures to offset crippling revenue declines. His stated aim: keep the Port ... [+]

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