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Retailers Call on Union and Ports for Long-Term Stability

The one-day strike at the Port Authority of New York New Jersey (PANYNJ) may have been short lived. Nevertheless, the National Retail Federation called on the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance to seek long-term stability at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports following the January 29 walk off. “The threat of potential or ongoing labor disruptions will force retailers and other stakeholders to reevaluate supply chain options for ... [+]

Thorco Shipping Opens with a Roar

Thorco Shipping has officially opened up its Spanish office in Madrid. To celebrate the opening, however,  Thorco chose to do something very different: threw a huge cocktail party at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, one of the world's most famous and prestigious football venues, hosting Real Madrid ... [+]

Kerry Logistics To Operate Myanmar Inland Ports

Kerry Logistics Network Limited announced that its subsidiary, KLN (Singapore) Pte Ltd, has been awarded concession to operate inland ports in Yangon and Mandalay -- two major commercial cities in Myanmar. In a bid to seize new opportunities for cross-border trade upon entering the ASEAN Economic ... [+]

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 ... [+]

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 ... [+]

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