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July Container Volumes Dip in Long Beach

The Port of Long Beach saw a decline in container volumes in July compared to the same month a year ago, which hit a historic high that has since been surpassed. The drop, 4.4%, was attributed to shipping alliances’ decisions in July to shift vessel deployment and port calls. Port officials also raised concerns that escalating tariffs could slow trade activity — thus far the busiest in the Port’s 107-year history ... [+]

Georgia’s new inland terminal open for business

Gov. Nathan Deal, state officials and more than 350 business and civic leaders were on hand on August 22 to officially open the Appalachian Regional Port (ARP) in Northwest Georgia. "The Appalachian Regional Port is a powerful new gateway to the Port of Savannah that extends ... [+]

TOTE Maritime continues substantial investment in equipment

TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico continues to make substantial investments in equipment to meet the needs of its customers as well as Puerto Rico as the island continues with recovery efforts following last year’s hurricane season. In the last few months, TOTE Maritime has secured more than ... [+]

Port of Oakland project seen as key to future about to begin

A freight distribution center placing high-demand logistics capability inside a global trade gateway will soon take shape at the Port of Oakland. Port officials recently announced that work should begin this fall on a long-awaited Seaport Logistics Complex. The complex is envisioned as a cargo-handling campus ... [+]

AAPA Urges Dedicated Funding for Port Infrastructure in Final FY’19 USDOT Spending Bill

To provide adequate resources for three key federal programs that help fund multimodal port-related infrastructure in the United States, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) – the unified and recognized voice of America’s seaports – has sent a letterto the leadership of both the House ... [+]

POV Receives $456K MARAD Grant to Expand Cargo Handling Capabilities at Richmond Marine Terminal

The Port of Virginia® will be receiving a $456,000 grant from the federal government’s Marine Highway Program to enhance cargo operations at Richmond Marine Terminal (RMT) and support growing cargo volumes on the port’s regular barge service to that terminal. The U.S. Department of Transportation has ... [+]

Port of Oakland July container volume up 3.6%

Port of Oakland total container volume increased 3.6% in July, according to port data. The Port said the rise over July 2017 totals was driven by an increase in empty container shipments to Asia. Import cargo volume declined 0.6% in July, the Port said. Exports were ... [+]

Duluth Seaway Port Authority names new Executive Director

The Duluth Seaway Port Authority (DSPA) has unanimously appointed Deb DeLuca as executive director, effective August 16. She is the first woman to be given the position in the organization’s 60-plus year history. The search committee reviewed dozens of applications and interviewed a series of highly ... [+]

Kuebix Announces New Service to Provide Shippers More Truckload Rates, Available Capacity

Kuebix, creator of a transportation management system that delivers freight intelligence, is making it easier for shippers to access a vast ecosystem of dedicated truckload carriers. Kuebix customers can now leverage the community of Kuebix approved brokers to supplement existing capacity with reliable alternatives. As ... [+]

AAPA Urges Strong Corps Funding for FY 2019

AAPA urged key House and Senate Appropriators to adequately fund the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) navigation program in a final FY 2019 Energy and Water Development (E&WD) Appropriations bill. In a letter to Congressional leaders delivered on August 9, AAPA supports specific funding ... [+]

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