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Port of Portland Presents Options to Port Commission for Terminal 6 Future

Last month, the Port of Portland Commission was presented with the findings of a consultant study and work from an industry leader committee to create a sustainable business model for container shipping at Terminal 6. The consultant concluded the most viable T-6 business model is a multi-use terminal that dedicates revenues from other terminal activities to support container service. Given that container volumes are lower than most West Coast ports, a ... [+]

Port of Oakland launches 2018 Summer College Internship Program

The Port of Oakland is recruiting for its 2018 Summer College Internship Program. Through a competitive process, students apply for paid internships in a variety of fields at the Port. Applications are being accepted through Friday, March 2, 2018. “This program offers college students exposure to the day-to-day ... [+]

Nordic Pollux is Largest Cargo Ship at the Port of Brownsville

The Port of Brownsville set a record Jan. 31 when it received the M/V Nordic Pollux , the largest cargo vessel to ever call on the port to date. The big tanker is the size of two-and-a-half football fields and almost longer than the combined height of three ... [+]

NWSA to host AgTC’s annual meeting June 12-15 in Tacoma

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition, the association representing agricultural shippers, has selected Tacoma as the location for its June annual meeting. The meeting June 12 through 15 at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center is expected to be the largest gathering of agriculture and forest products transportation professionals in the U.S., ... [+]

GPA: 10M-TEU capacity in 10 years

At the 50th annual Georgia Foreign Trade Conference Monday, GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch reviewed the strategic plan for Georgia's ports that will allow for 10 million TEUs, 1 million rail lifts, and more than 1 million auto and machinery units per year. "Georgia is home to ... [+]

2017 is busiest year ever for POLB

The Port of Long Beach roared back from unprecedented challenges to notch its busiest year ever in 2017, moving 7.54 million twenty-foot equivalent units, an increase of more than 11 percent, Executive Director Mario Cordero announced at the annual State of the Port address Wednesday. The ... [+]

AAL, HMM launch joint Far East-Middle East MPV Liner Service

Specialist multipurpose carriers and long-standing collaborators, AAL and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), are entering an exciting global cooperation that will see both carriers expand their trade route coverage, sailings frequency, and MPV fleet capacity. The cooperation will create a joint Far East – Middle East ... [+]

Another Record Year at Port of Baltimore

Last year was a record year of business for the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore's state-owned public marine terminals. In 2017, the Port handled more containers and autos than any time in its history. The Port also set a new record by handling 10.7 ... [+]

CMA CGM strengthens EURAF 5 service

The CMA CGM Group announced that  it is reinforcing its service from Europe to West Africa through a new call at Kribi (Cameroon) and shortened transit times from North Europe on its EURAF 5 service. The new service started in January 2018.   [+]

Port of Montreal’s Container Terminal Project at Contrecoeur Crosses Key Milestone

At a technical briefing for the media, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) presented its container terminal project at Contrecœur. This large-scale project aims to support the growth of the container market, a sector that generates economic development for Montreal and Eastern Canada. As part of the ... [+]

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