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Containerized Seafood Exports are Major Economic Driver for Nova Scotia

The movement of containerized cargo through the Port of Halifax is a major contributor to the economy of Nova Scotia. The most recent economic impact report, produced by Chris Lowe Planning and Management Group, found the Port of Halifax's economic output from operations on the economy of Nova Scotia in 2015/16 is $1.706 billion in economic output, up 5.9% from the last economic impact update to the end of 2013. Through the Port ... [+]

HMM Returns to POLB

A familiar name is returning to the Port of Long Beach. South Korean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. is bringing a string of vessels to Total Terminals International at Pier T. The Pacific South 1 service, which launched on April 1, consists of four 6,300-TEU and ... [+]

JAXPORT offers vehicle shippers experience and efficiency.

During the past six months, JAXPORT has recorded 12 percent growth in vehicle handling volumes, moving 360,945 vehicles compared to 321,471 during the same period last year and solidifying JAXPORT’s position as one of the nation’s busiest vehicle handling ports. JAXPORT is a leader in the ... [+]

JAXPORT welcomes new supply chain partner

Cycle Up Supply Chain Services, a South Florida-based third party logistics provider, is expanding to Jacksonville, bringing new transportation and logistics options for shippers. Cycle Up recently signed a five-year lease on an 80,000 square-foot warehousing and distribution facility located near JAXPORT’s North Jacksonville Marine ... [+]

West Plains Accepts First Units of Grain at Port of Brownsville

West Plains LLC received its first grain of the season April 25th at the Port of Brownsville with the arrival of 109 rail cars of corn from Nebraska. West Plains entered into an agreement with the port in 2016 to restore and operate the grain elevator, ... [+]

Port of Everett Starts Construction on New Rail Line

Granite Construction started construction this month on a new 3,300 lineal foot double rail siding near the South Terminal to support international cargo movement at the Port of Everett. In February, the Port Commission awarded a $3.4 million contract to the Everatee0based contractor to complete the ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles Reports Overall Gains of 10% in 1st Quarter

March cargo volumes jumped 29% at the Port of Los Angeles compared to the previous year.  The robust numbers came through a combination of strong export volumes (up 20%), a post Lunar New Year surge of cargo from Asia, and U.S. retailers shipping merchandise ahead ... [+]

Samskip Logistics adds to reefer portfolio through Rimar acquisition

Rimar Consultants is responsible for container business equivalent to between 10,000-12,000TEU per year, and has developed a loyal customer base over a 35-year company history, largely focused on US seafood and meat exports. Subject to agreement with current owner Richie Maddalena, the acquisition is expected ... [+]

THE Alliance Calls Port of Philadelphia

THE Alliance made its first call to the Port of Philadelphia’s Packer Avenue Marine Terminal (PAMT) the morning of April 19 as part of its Northern European, AL1 (Atlantic Loop) service. THE Alliance, short for Transport High-Efficiency Alliance, is one of three major shipping alliances. The ... [+]

THE Alliance Launches Northern Europe Service Call to Port of Mobile

Alabama State Port Authority and APM Terminals jointly announce THE Alliance will launch in May of 2017, its AL 4 service network between the Port of Mobile and ports in Northern Europe.  THE Alliance, a vessel sharing agreement between five container ocean carriers - Hapag-Lloyd ... [+]

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