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MSC joins CMA CGM in backing TRAXENS

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company joined CMA CGM in backing French start-up TRAXENS. “We see container monitoring as an important innovation in providing our customers with a high quality of service, while also being able to monitor our outputs accurately,” said Diego Aponte, President and CEO of MSC. “We believe that shipping lines should naturally compete on service, but should co-operate in the area of technology and innovation.” “We recognized the need for ... [+]

First-Ever LNG Vessel Transits the Expanded Panama Canal

The Panama Canal marked another milestone on July 25 with the transit of the first-ever liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier through its expanded locks. Shell-chartered Maran Gas Apollonia—measuring 289 meters in length and 45 meters in beam—arrived Monday from the Sabine Pass LNG Terminal on the ... [+]

GPA board approves $19.7M for new inland terminal

At its July board meeting, the Georgia Ports Authority approved a spending package of $19.7 million to construct the Appalachian Regional Port in Chatsworth, Murray County, Georgia. The funds consist of $10 million from the state of Georgia and $9.7 million from the GPA. In addition, ... [+]

Great Lakes Announces $93m in Domestic Dredging Awards Plus, $6m in Project Options

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp., the largest provider of dredging services in the US and a provider of environmental and infrastructure services, recently announced that it awarded four contracts with an approximate value of $93 million. Great Lakes received two awards for coastal protection work ... [+]

Port Commission Authorizes New Cranes at Bayport

A $34 million contract for construction of three dockside electric container cranes at the Bayport Container Terminal was awarded to Shanghai Zhenua Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. (ZPMC) recently by the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority. The cranes, which will be placed on Wharf ... [+]

G6 Alliance announces Asia-North America West Coast Service Update

Two services will be merged into one until further notice / Reason is change in market demand / All other services remain unchanged Members of the G6 Alliance today announced a change within their Asia - North America West Coast products in response to changes in ... [+]

25 Ports Earn Awards in AAPA’s 2016 Communications Competition

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) will recognize 25 seaports for exemplary communications projects and programs at its annual convention and awards luncheon this fall. Winning entrants in AAPA’s 50th annual Communications Awards Program will be recognized at an Oct. 26 awards luncheon in ... [+]

Hapag-Lloyd, UASC announce merger

Hapag-Lloyd AG (Hapag-Lloyd) and United Arab Shipping Company S.A.G. (UASC) signed a Business Combination Agreement (BCA) to merge both companies on July 18, subject to the necessary regulatory and contractual approvals. Following the integration, the new Hapag-Lloyd will rank among the five largest container shipping lines ... [+]

Last Call for Lady Luck

Port Everglades became the last port of call for the Lady Luck (formerly Newtown Creek) before the 324-foot tanker was submerged off Pompano Beach, FL, to become the area's newest artificial reef. The former New York-based vessel arrived Port Everglades on July 20 with the ... [+]

New CEO for PRPA

The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Board of Directors has selected global transportation executive Jeff Theobald as PRPA’s new CEO. Theobald, who served most recently as the president and CEO for Ports America Outer Harbor Terminal, LLC, replaces James T. McDermott, Jr., who retired from PRPA ... [+]

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