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Port of Virginia Prepares for Arrival of 13,000-TEU COSCO Development

The Port of Virginia will be welcoming the COSCO Development, the biggest container vessel to ever call the U.S. East Coast on May 8. The arrival of this vessel herald’s the start of the “big ship era” for the Virginia as others like it will be making regular visits to the port. This ship will be making its first East Coast stop at Virginia International Gateway (VIG) and the port will ... [+]

SC Ports Fiscal Year Container Volume Climbs Nine Percent

South Carolina Ports Authority completed the third quarter of its fiscal year with nine percent year-over-year growth of twenty foot-equivalent units (TEUs) and record-breaking March volumes. As previously announced, SCPA has handled 1.58 million TEUs since July, compared to 1.45 million during the same period last ... [+]

Seafood Expo Global & Seafood Processing

This year again, from April 25th to 27th, 2017, CMA CGM Group will be part of the largest event dedicated to global seafood market transport. In this context, CMA CGM Group and its experts will present transport solutions for reefer cargoes requiring controlled temperatures up to ... [+]

Strong demand drives record growth

The Georgia Ports Authority experienced strong growth in containerized, auto and breakbulk trade in March. The Port of Savannah moved 311,770 TEUs units last month, an increase of 5.6% or 16,621 TEUs. Total tonnage across all terminals increased 9.8% (258,627 tons), moving 2.89 million tons for ... [+]

AAPA & MARAD Complete Final Two Modules of Port Planning and Investment Toolkit

Developed through collaboration between the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD), PFM Group of Orlando, Fla., WSP/Parsons Brinkerhoff of Virginia Beach, Va., and a host of industry experts, the PPIT is a valuable resource for the port ... [+]

JAXPORT expands service to Asia

JAXPORT is now offering expanded service to Asia through Hamburg Süd’s new Asia-North America East Coast rotation. JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal serves as the last port of call for the new service which is offered through the 2M Alliance. Vessels in the rotation offer direct ... [+]

Rotterdam’s container throughput grows by 8.8% in 1Q

In the first quarter of 2017, 2.0% more goods passed through the Port of Rotterdam than in the same period last year. The growth in the container sector (8.8% by volume (TEU), 10.8% by weight) is particularly striking. Of the 11 different commodities, only mineral ... [+]

Virginia Port’s Container Volumes Up 9% in March; Planning Underway for Arrival of 13,000-TEU Vessel

The Port of Virginia® moved 232,148 TEUs in March, placing it among the most productive months in the port’s history. The continued growth comes as the port is preparing for the arrival of the COSCO Development, the biggest ship ever to call Virginia and the U.S. ... [+]

Hansa Heavy Lift Transports 24 Reels and Subsea Equipment in Indonesia

HANSA HEAVY LIFT has successfully transported two dozen reels, as well as a range of subsea equipment for the Jangkrik Complex Project, off the coast of Indonesia. HHL Richards Bay picked up the cargo at three different ports: Rosyth, UK; Le Trait, France and Tanjung Langsat, ... [+]

ATA Supports Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act

The American Trucking Associations favor legislation called the Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act that would address a number of issues within TSA. Of particular interest to ATA is the inclusion of provisions aimed at surface transportation issues including: development of a surface transportation advisory ... [+]

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