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JAXPORT’s growth creates BIG opportunity for small business

JAXPORT payments for work by certified Jacksonville Small and Emerging Businesses (JSEB) have topped $12.4 million over the past three years, accounting for an average of 12 percent of the port’s overall contract payments per year. Recently, the JAXPORT Board of Directors approved a multi-year contract with JSEB-certified JAX Supply & Service Solution, Inc., for janitorial services at all of JAXPORT’s facilities. The three-year contract, valued at $179,280 annually, carries ... [+]

Port of Virginia Sets Single-Month Mark for TEU Volume; Rail and RMT Use Continues to Grow

As peak cargo season continues, The Port of Virginia® is adding to its record books. In October, the port handled 238,567 TEUs, making it the single-busiest month in the port’s history. In comparison with last October, TEU volumes are up 2.2%; rail units up 13%; ... [+]

Pasha Hawaii Announces Order for Two New Containerships

Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii today announced that the company has narrowed its selection to two U.S. shipyards for the construction of two new Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fueled containerships, with the option to order two additional vessels. Contract specifications are expected to be finalized by the ... [+]

POLB Port Volumes Dip in October

October container volumes were down 6.2% at the Port of Long Beach compared to the same month last year, as the fallout from the Hanjin bankruptcy continues to settle. A total of 581,808 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) moved through docks last month. Export TEUs were 1.2% ... [+]

2% Container Volume Increase at SC Ports

South Carolina Ports Authority reported nearly two% growth of TEU volume since its fiscal year began in July. SCPA handled 169,477 TEUs in October, an increase from 164,734 TEUs moved during the same month last year. Fiscal year to date, SCPA's container volume reached 689,753 TEUs, ... [+]

97 Crowley Vessels Win Awards for Environmental Safety

Ninety-seven vessels owned or operated by Crowley Maritime Corp. have been recognized by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) with Certificates of Environmental Achievement. The association's awards honor companies for operating vessels without any environmental incidents, displaying a commitment to respecting and protecting the ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles Records Best Month Ever for a Western Hemisphere Container Port

Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles increased nearly 16% in October compared to the same period last year, marking the busiest month ever at a Western Hemisphere container port, according to data collected by the American Association of Port Authorities. Total volumes ... [+]

Rolls-Royce and VTT Technical Research Centre form a strategic partnership to develop smart ships

Rolls-Royce is pioneering the development of remote controlled and autonomous ships and believes a remote controlled ship will be in commercial use by the end of the decade. The company is applying technology, skills and experience from across its businesses to this development. VTT has deep ... [+]

SeaLand Enhances NAE-North Atlantic Express Service

SeaLand announces two new, direct, all-water NAE service connections with the addition of port calls in Turbo and Puerto Moin. The expanded NAE service features expedited service between the Caribbean, Costa Rica and Colombia and the U.S. East Coast, including Philadelphia and New York, ... [+]

Fairmacs Completes Load to Bangladesh

XLP member, Fairmacs Multiline, have loaded 26 units of excavators and bulldozers from Kota KinaBalu, East Malaysia to Chittagong, Bangladesh. The total volume was 2900 Cbm with the max weight per lift being 38 tons. The loading took around 66 hours to complete the entire loading. [+]

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