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Port of Los Angeles Records Busiest July in History

July container volumes at the nation’s busiest port climbed by 16% compared to July 2016 volumes. 796,804 TEUs came through the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest July in the port’s 110-year history. Seven months into 2017, Port container volumes are 9.5% ahead of 2016, when the Port of Los Angeles handled a record-breaking 8.8 million TEUs. “As we strive to maintain our competitive edge with these record volumes, it’s important to ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles, GE Transportation Build on Early Success of Digital Pilot

Less than a year since launching a first-of-its kind digital solution to keep cargo flowing efficiently through America's largest container port, the Port of Los Angeles and GE Transportation are expanding the program to include all container terminals and shipping lines at the Port. Because of ... [+]

SC Ports 2017 Container Volume Up 13%

South Carolina Ports Authority announced calendar year-to-date container volume increases of 13% and the strongest July on record. Since the calendar year began, SCPA has handled 1.3 million TEU, compared to 1.14 million TEUs during the same period last year. The port moved 182,411 TEUs in ... [+]

SM Line, Asia Pacific Carrier, Joins INTTRA Network

INTTRA, the ocean container shipping industry's largest neutral electronic transaction platform and information provider, and SM Line, one of the world's newest and fastest-growing container shipping providers, announced an agreement that will expand INTTRA's reach in Korea and globally, while offering SM Line an advanced network to create ... [+]

Hurricane Update: Restrictions Extended in IAH

Hurricane Harvey has dumped more than 20 inches of rain in some areas of Texas, and because the storm has stalled, as many as 50 inches of rain are expected in some areas. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is currently closed. The IAH Airport Authority advises ... [+]

Super Storm Harvey Update

Port Houston: All Port Houston facilities remained closed on Wednesday, August 30th due to the weather impact across Houston. Port Houston officials continue to monitor weather conditions to determine when operations can safely resume. At this point no indications from the U.S. Coast Guard on ... [+]

Pasha Hawaii Announces Construction of Two New Containerships

Honolulu, HI-based Pasha Hawaii has announced that two more ships will be joining its fleet which provides service to the Hawaii/Mainland trade lane. The two new LNG fueled containerships will be built at Brownsville, TX-based Keppel AmFELS, a subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine. Construction for ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles Announces Terminal Security Enhancements in Wake of Security Breach

The Port of Los Angeles has announced increased security measures at the West Basin Container Terminal, the site of a security breach the week of August 15. In addition, the port is conducting a thorough review of security at all of its terminals. "[This] incident involving ... [+]

Port of Prince Rupert Officially Opens Expanded Fairview Terminal

Canada’s Port of Prince Rupert officially opened the newly expanded Fairview Container Terminal on August 29.  Following a two-year expansion project by owner and operator DP World Prince Rupert, the terminal can now accommodate the largest container vessels in the world and is now Canada’s ... [+]

Hurricane Harvey Impact to the Port of Corpus Christi, Post Storm Recovery

In response to the impacts of Hurricane Harvey, the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) has now fully transitioned to Post Storm Recovery in accordance with the Port Hurricane Readiness Plan. Port personnel are continuing to assess hurricane impacts with initial assessments indicating light to moderate ... [+]

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