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TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico adds Refrigeration Units

Further extending its commitment to environmental sustainability, TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico (TMPR) is enhancing its fleet with 220 containers chilled by the industry’s only natural refrigerant-based system, the NaturaLINE® unit from Carrier Transicold. TMPR is the first shipping line to place a sizable quantity of NaturaLINE units into service on U.S. domestic trade routes. NaturaLINE units use carbon dioxide (CO2), a refrigerant with the lowest global warming potential (GWP) among all ... [+]

U.S. Department of Transportation Launches Port Infrastructure Development Program

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on June 12 a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to apply for $292.7 million in discretionary grant funding through the new Port Infrastructure Development Program. “This major investment in the Port Infrastructure Development Program will help strengthen, modernize, and ... [+]

CEVA Logistics, CMA CGM join forces

CEVA Logistics and CMA CGM have combined their expertise and service capabilities in Thailand and Laos to launch a new cross-border service for ocean freight containers used by customers across both countries. The new service provides imaginative solutions for both import and export customers and ... [+]

ONE enhances North Sea Baltic Service for Russia, Finland

Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced the details of the enhanced North Sea Baltic Service (NBS) for Russia and Finland, following the announcement of the Bilateral Strategic Co-operation Agreement for feeders in October last year. Working closely with Hapag-Lloyd to refine the product offerings, the new ... [+]

Port of Halifax launches industry-leading Vessel Forecast Summary application

The Port of Halifax is providing additional visibility on expected container vessel arrival times. A Vessel Forecast Summary (VFS) application is now live on the Port of Halifax Operations Centre; cargo owners and port service providers including terminal operators, pilots, tug operators, truckers and CN ... [+]

Port of Oakland ag exports rebound despite tariffs

Containerized agricultural exports are rebounding despite an ongoing trade war, the Port of Oakland reported today. Farm good shipments in the first four months of 2019 increased 12% over last year. Ag exports to China rose 5%, despite that nation’s tariff standoff with the U.S. The ... [+]

Samskip Selects Globe Tracker for Reefer IoT Solution

SAMSKIP, a global logistics company offering transport and related services by land, sea, rail and air, has selected Globe Tracker, a leader in IoT tracking and monitoring solutions for logistics assets, to provide an advanced Internet of Things solution for their reefers (refrigerated containers). The GT ... [+]

AAPA Applauds House Appropriations

Bill would add 1,200 CBP officers; increase Port Security Grant Program funding United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding legislation approved on June 5 by the House Appropriations Committee’s Homeland Security Subcommittee is being heralded as a “win” for ports by the American Association of ... [+]

Intermodal online route planner Navigate now operational in 2 continents

Navigate is operational as from today in the ports of Gdansk and SOHAR, which means it is now operational in 2 continents. This application developed by the Port of Rotterdam Authority enables importers and exporters to select the best transport options for containers they want ... [+]

Rio Grande Valley Prepares for Job Influx

Rio Grande Valley Prepares for Job Influx Companies investing in the Rio Grande Valley anticipate high demand for workers that may exceed 9,000 jobs, according to seven large employers attending a Workforce Summit held April 23, at the Port of Brownsville. Initial demand will be driven by ... [+]

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