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SC Ports reports strong cargo volumes in February

South Carolina Ports Authority saw steady container volumes in early 2020 and recorded the highest February ever for both cargo volumes and rail moves at inland ports. SC Ports moved 197,214 TEUs across the Wando Welch and North Charleston container terminals in February. SCPA has handled nearly 1.64 million TEUs thus far in fiscal year 2020, from July through February, a 4% increase from the same time a ... [+]

CMA CGM starts its new unmatched service offering: Ocean Alliance Day Four Product

CMA CGM Group recently announced the start of the Ocean Alliance Day Four Product., effective April 2020. The Ocean Alliance Day Four Product strengthens CMA CGM’s service offering by providing even better services and upgrades to the Group’s customers, in line with its Customer ... [+]

Drewry World Container Index March 12

The World Container Index assessed by Drewry, a composite of container freight rates on 8 major routes to/from the US, Europe and Asia decreased by 0.1% to $1,483.46 per 40ft container this week (updated Thursday, 12 March 2020). [+]

Largest Bulk Vessel to Call Port of Mobile Loads Alabama Export Metallurgical Coal

The Alabama State Port Authority announced that the largest bulk carrier to call the Port of Mobile loaded over 133,000 short tons (121,000 metric tons) of export metallurgical grade coal at its McDuffie Coal Terminal. The Newcastle Max class bulk carrier, MARAN COURAGE, ... [+]

ONE Unveils Upgraded Participation on the AUE Service

Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced on March 12 its upgraded participation on the Australia East Asia Service (AUE), also known as North East Asia – Australia Express (NEAX) service. Starting from April 2020, ONE will be operating a vessel on the AUE service, which ... [+]

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% ... [+]

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 ... [+]

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