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Montreal Port Authority Continues Momentum

For the fourth year in a row, the total volume of goods handled at the Port of Montreal has risen to new historic highs. For 2017, it hit 38 million tonnes, 7.6% higher than 2016. The port posted volume growth in every sector: containerized and non-containerized cargo, liquid and dry bulk. The volume of containers handled at the Port of Montreal rose 5.8% in 2017 compared to the previous year, from ... [+]

Port of Oakland hires workforce development industry leader

The Port of Oakland has named Julina Bonilla the Workforce Development Manager in its Social Responsibility Division. In the newly-created position, Ms. Bonilla is primarily responsible for managing a workforce development program that gives local residents access to Port-related employment opportunities. “Julina Bonilla brings strong leadership ... [+]

Port of Oakland meat shipments up 27 % in four years

Containerized meat shipments moving through the Port of Oakland have increased 27 % in the past four years. Port officials indicate that even greater growth is likely this fall when a new refrigerated distribution center opens. According to just-released Port data: • Oakland exported the equivalent of ... [+]

Canaveral Port Authority Appoints Chief Financial Officer

Canaveral Port Authority has named Michael B. Poole as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Port Canaveral, effective May 11, 2018. A well-respected seaport industry executive, Poole brings to the Port 30 years experience in maritime transportation, municipal finance, public accounting, and financial and operating auditing. "Sound ... [+]

Hapag-Lloyd opens new office for West Africa

Hapag-Lloyd has officially opened its new office in Tema, the most important port city in Ghana. Beginning immediately, Hapag-Lloyd will manage most of its operational activities in West Africa from this location. “I’m very pleased that our enhanced presence in West Africa is showing initial signs of ... [+]

Maverick Terminal Successfully Unloaded Diesel Barges at Port Corpus Christi

Maverick Terminals, a subsidiary of Howard Energy Partners, successfully unloaded its first diesel barges at the new Port Corpus Christi owned Liquid Bulk Dock 3 facility on Saturday, April 28, 2018. The Port of Corpus Christi Authority entered into a long-term lease agreement with Maverick Terminals ... [+]

JAXPORT container volumes continue double-digit growth

During the first six months of fiscal year 2018, JAXPORT recorded 27% growth in total container shipments over the same period last year, moving 634,460 TEU. JAXPORT’s fiscal year runs Oct. 1 through Sept. 30. JAXPORT’s Asian container volumes continue to grow, up 16% in the ... [+]

Best quarter ever for Port of Antwerp

The Port of Antwerp experienced an excellent first quarter with a freight volume of 58,328,678 tonnes, an increase of 7.1% on the same period last year. The total volume is a result of all freight categories with the exception of conventional breakbulk. The main driver, ... [+]

New cranes arrive at APM Terminals Elizabeth

APM Terminals Elizabeth took delivery today of four of the newest generation gantry cranes to better serve liner customers deploying larger ships. The cranes reach 23 containers across the vessel beam – equivalent to two thirds the width of a football field – and are ... [+]

Saia Opens Second Seattle-area Terminal

Saia, Inc. announced today that Saia LTL Freight has opened a terminal in the city of Fife, Washington. The facility is in close proximity to the Port of Tacoma. "With the growth we have seen in the Seattle-Tacoma area, this second terminal will position us to ... [+]

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