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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 business activities at the Port and opens doors to prospective career paths,” said Port of Oakland Director of Social Responsibility Amy Tharpe. “The goal is ... [+]

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 ... [+]

Port of Oakland: 2017 busiest year in 90-year history

The Port of Oakland reports that 2017 was the busiest year in its 90-year history. The Port said it handled the equivalent of 2.42 million TEUs last year. That broke the previous record of 2.39 million containers set in 2014. The Port said it broke two ... [+]

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