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Port of Long Beach sees February Cargo Declines

Cargo volume declined at the Port of Long Beach in February due to fewer ship calls amid the overseas outbreak of the coronavirus and lingering effects of the trade dispute with China. Terminal operators and dockworkers moved 538,428 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last month, down 9.8% compared to February 2019. Imports dropped 17.9% to 248,592 TEUs, while exports increased 19.3% to 125,559 TEUs. Empty containers sent overseas decreased 12.8% to 164,277 ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles, Port Authority of Nagoya, Japan sign MOU

The Port of Los Angeles and Port Authority of Nagoya, Japan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further cooperate and exchange information on projects focused on operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. “International cooperation among ports is essential to assuring that our global supply ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles cargo February volumes drop 22.9%; declines expected to continue in March

The Port of Los Angeles moved 544,037 TEUs in February, a 22.9% decrease compared to last year. “While cargo volumes are important, the coronavirus is first and foremost a public health crisis that needs to be brought under control with the collaboration of governments and medical ... [+]

Port of Oakland export volume jumped 15.4% in February

Port of Oakland containerized export volume increased 15.4% last month over February 2019, according to data published today. It was the busiest February for export cargo in the past six years, the Port said. Oakland exports have now increased year-over-year in five consecutive ... [+]

Executive Director of the Port Authority Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) has tested positive for the Coronavirus. PANYNJ oversees bridges, tunnels, airports, bus terminals and train stations in the New York Metro Area. Mr. Cotton is currently asymmetric and in self quarantine at ... [+]

CMA CGM posts new rates from Mediterranean to USEC, USGULF

Here are the new CMA CGM Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates(*) applicable as from April 1st, 2020 (date of loading in the origin ports) until further notice: These new FAK rates will apply as follows: • Origin Range: From Mediterranean ports: Malta, ... [+]

Lost Creek Rock Products Coastal Reload Yard Opens on North Spit

The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay announces the opening of the Lost Creek Rock Products Coastal Reload Yard on the North Spit in Coos County, Oregon. This multimodal, multi-commodity rail to truck and truck to rail terminal will serve the entire Southern Oregon Coastal ... [+]

DP World decides to delist

Drewry Shipping Consultants Limited recently report that DP World has recently announced its intention to delist from Nasdaq Dubai citing the board’s decision that the disadvantages of remaining listed outweigh the advantages. Even though Drewry executives share the company’s view, they state that they ... [+]

Port Everglades Construction New Start A Major Milestone

Federal, state and local elected officials joined local business leaders to welcome the news that Broward County’s long-awaited Port Everglades Navigation Improvements Project to deepen and widen the Port’s navigational channels can now begin with $29.1 million in funding under the U.S. Army Corps of ... [+]

Toledo Port Authority Receives $16 million Port Infrastructure Development Grant from MARAD

The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority received a $16 million grant awarded through the US States Maritime Administration (MARAD) Infrastructure Development Grant Program. These grant funds will allow the Port Authority to reconstruct and upgrade the dockwall at the Port of Toledo’s General Cargo Dock, ... [+]

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