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Richmond Marine Terminal Debuts New Mobile Harbor Crane

Leaders from the City of Richmond and The Port of Virginia have signed a lease that enables the port to continue to its investment in and operation of Richmond Marine Terminal (RMT) through 2056. A new mobile harbor crane, the port’s most recent investment, was also unveiled at the event. The 40-year lease, which Richmond City Council adopted last fall, cleared the way for the port to implement its strategy to ... [+]

Halterm Announces Further Investment in Halifax

As a further demonstration of its confidence in the future of Halifax, Halterm Container Terminal Limited has announced another significant investment in upgraded equipment at its international container terminal facility in the Port of Halifax. Halterm CEO & Managing Director, Ashley Dinning, reported that the company ... [+]

Oakland Port Commission Renews Project Labor Agreement

Oakland, CA - January 29, 2016: The Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has renewed a project labor agreement that will increase East Bay hiring for Port-related capital projects. The five-year pact approved last night is intended to boost earnings for local workers that ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles Celebrates 2nd Annual Lunar New Year

The Port of Los Angeles is celebrating the second annual Lunar New Year on February 6 by honoring the Year of the Fire Monkey. This year’s cultural performances will enhance the multicultural experience. New to the Port’s Lunar New year Festival are Fujima Seiyumi Kai, Tai ... [+]

CaroTrans Announces a Strategic Alliance with Thrutainers International in South Africa

CaroTrans has entered into a significant partnership with Thrutainers International, an established NVOCC in South Africa. This cooperation creates a solid, comprehensive US- Sub-Saharan Africa import/export LCL service network in this important trade lane.  In 2016, Sub-Saharan Africa is forecasted to have a 3.5% GDP ... [+]

Ports America Refocuses West Coast Strategy

Stevedore and terminal operating company Ports America is focusing its business strategies on increasing its West Coast presence through additional investments and expansion of services into new terminals. Areas of concentration include Los Angeles, Long Beach, the Pacific Northwest and western Canada. These regions have ... [+]

Reunion Island Becomes CMA CGM Group’s New Maritime Hub in Indian Ocean

The Reunion Island became CMA CGM Group’s maritime hub in the Indian Ocean in late January. CMA CGM is offering five weekly calls via Reunion Island, compared to three previously. Reunion Island links CMA CGM with Europe, Australia, Asia, India, East Africa, West Africa and South ... [+]

SC Ports Authority Posts 10% Container Growth in 2015

South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) posted 10% container growth in 2015, a year highlighted by strong volumes and significant progress on the harbor deepening project. SCPA handled 144,718 TEUs in December, pushing total container volume to 1.97 million in 2015. As measured in pier containers, or total ... [+]

MOL (America) Inc. Names Ronnie Armstrong as Vice President, Area Operations

MOL (America) Inc. recently welcomed Ronnie Armstrong to the position of vice president, area operations. He leads MOL (America) Inc.’s vessel and equipment management, intermodal services, contract management, and cost control and planning groups for the United States and Canada and has functional accountability for ... [+]

New Multi-Purpose Carrier Service for Port of Charleston

South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) recently added a new regular shipping service, Atlantic Ro-Ro Carriers (ARRC), to its vessel calls at the Port of Charleston’s Columbus Street Terminal. The first ARRC vessel arrived on January 8, handling approximately 6,000 tons of import cargo. ARRC specializes in ... [+]

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