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Within the Port of Long Beach, in the shadow of billions of dollars of new construction, sits an aging bungalow that houses the nonprofit International Seafarers Center (ISC) of Long Beach/Los Angeles.
For the thousands of seafarers who cross its threshold, it is a second home where they can cook fresh meals, do laundry, and connect with family via the Internet.
“One sailor from the Philippines was able to speak at his ...
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The Port of Oakland has reaffirmed a renewable energy strategy that will make 75% of the energy it purchases for tenants greenhouse gas-free within three years.
The strategy involves a partnership with the East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD). The Port currently purchases renewable energy from EBMUD’s ...
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No Tariff Rate Increase for 2016
“Operations continue to perform efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our customers and stakeholders that use the Port of Houston Authority facilities,” stated Executive Director Roger Guenther in his report to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston ...
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Members of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) and the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) have formed a Working Committee to create best practices and address concerns surrounding new amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).
The amendment requires shippers and NVOCCs ...
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South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) saw strong container volume growth during the first quarter of the 2016 fiscal year, with TEU volumes 9.5% higher than the same period last year. SCPA handled 167,549 TEUs last month, an 11.1% increase from September 2014 volumes. Since the ...
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Symetrica has unveiled a new radiation detection and identification technique that will reduce the incidence of nuisance alarms from radiation portal monitors (RPMs) used to screen vehicles and cargo at ports and borders. The patented solution, which was announced at the World Customs Organization Technology ...
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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (BHSI) has begun underwriting Marine, Transport & Logistics Liability Insurance in Australia and New Zealand.
BHSI is focusing its new marine, transport & logistics liability capabilities on key segments, including: port/terminal operators, transport/logistics operators, rail operators, cargo handling facilities, charterer’s liability, ...
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Signifying Port Manatee’s burgeoning role as a containerized cargo gateway, Port Manatee reports it handled 83% more container units in the fiscal year ended Sept. 30 than in the preceding 12-month period.
In the just-ended fiscal year, Port Manatee’s docks saw moves of 25,778 TEUs, compared ...
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Global NVOCC company CaroTrans launched 11 new, direct LCL import services between China and the United States, effective late August. The services include Ningbo to Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle, Chicago, New York, Miami, Dallas and Houston; and Xiamen to Los Angeles, Chicago and New York.
CaroTrans ...
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Port Manatee has gained federal approval to receive direct imports of select cold-treated South American produce via an expanding pilot program.
Port Manatee may begin participation in the Florida Perishables Trade Coalition pilot program effective Oct. 1, according to approval received Sept. 10 from officials of ...
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