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To increase velocity of cargo moving out of the Port of Long Beach, officials will consider reducing the amount of time import containers can be stored on docks without charge.
Since 2005, the length of time containers can stay on the dock, called “free time,” has been four days. Beyond that, terminals are charged storage fees. With larger vessels calling on the Port regularly, there are more containers at terminals, inhibiting ...
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The Port of Los Angeles handled a total of 704,588 TEUS in October 2015. October volumes decreased 1.5% compared to the same period last year.
"This October's volumes were slightly less than last October," said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. "However, the past ...
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For the seventh consecutive year, the public marine terminals at the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore received a top rating of ‘excellent’ on a security assessment from the U.S. Coast Guard.
The Coast Guard conducts annual and thorough examinations of the Port’s six public marine ...
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FBJ’s UK editor Chris Lewis recently appeared on BBC 1 TV.
He was commenting on the Liverpool 2 Container Terminal development by Peel Ports.
It is a riveting 6 seconds. Blink and you’ll miss it!
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French-based global liner company CMA CGM says it has entered into exclusive discussions with rival operator Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) and its controlling shareholder, Lentor Investments on a potential combination. The exclusivity period is expected to run until 7 December.
CMA CGM said that, “should these ...
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The Port of Long Beach won 22 awards for outstanding security, communications, and environmental programs at the 2015 Annual American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Awards in Miami in November. AAPA represents 160 of the leading seaport authorities in the United States, Canada, Latin America ...
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Mallory Alexander International Logistics has been granted a Class A forwarder's license by the government of China for operations centered in Shanghai. This license also facilitates the expansion of Mallory Alexander in Asia, now known as Mallory Alexander (Asia-Pacific) Limited.
This license permits Mallory Alexander to ...
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The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved three grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) totaling $1.8 million. The grants will support Port Police security and operation integration initiatives, as well as cyber security infrastructure.
"Protecting the ...
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Crowley Martiime Corp.’s Kyra Roca, vice president, customer care, was presented with the 2014 Thomas Crowley award, the company's highest honor, at a ceremony held at the company's Jacksonville, FL, office.
Roca joins Capt. David Ridge, director of marine operations in Valdez, Alaska, as the second ...
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Fednav (Belgium) N.V. welcomed its next-generation vessel, the Federal Bering, at the Port of Antwerp on Nov. 17. A reception was held on board to celebrate its maiden voyage to the largest Belgian port.
Best known in Antwerp for its FALLine liner service from ...
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