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NewsGulftainer eyes US port opportunities
There are “exciting” operational and infrastructure opportunities in the US ports market, Badr Jafar, CEO of Crescent Enterprises and chairman of Gulftainer, has said
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NewsGovernment rules Halifax expansion unsuitable
Nova Scotia''s federal cabinet minister is supporting the Canadian Government’s decision not to fund a major expansion at the Port of Halifax, claiming traffic and proposed land use could be problematic.
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NewsHurricane shutdown for Florida ports
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has set port condition Zulu for northern Florida Gulf Coast ports and port condition X-ray for ports in Georgia, South Carolina, and all other terminals and facilities, in preparation for the impact of Hurricane Michael.
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NewsSan Diego back up to speed
The Port of San Diego has handled calls from 17 ships following a cyber security attack which disabled its IT systems last month.
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NewsSan Diego cyber-attack included ransom note
A ransom note was received by the Port of San Diego after it was hit by a cyber attack caused by ransomware which disabled its IT systems last week.
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NewsBox growth buoys Canadian hubs
Canada''s four main container ports are going through a strong period of growth, writes Alex Hughes
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NewsUS tariffs cause crane conundrum
President Trump’s trade tariffs are proving to be a particular headache for US East Coast ports, finds Martin Rushmere
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NewsCyberattack crashes San Diego systems
A cybersecurity attack at the Port of San Diego has disrupted IT systems and resulted in limited functionality.
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NewsGeorgia Ports plan 8m teu capacity by 2028
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has a 10-year, US$2.5bn plan to expand the capacity of the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal from 5.5m teus to 8m.
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NewsGrant for zero-emissions Nuvera-powered truck
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has awarded manufacturing company Hyster a grant to support the development of a zero-emissions container handling truck, powered by a Nuvera fuel cell, for the US’ Port of Los Angeles.
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NewsFirst US member for IPCSA
The Port of Los Angeles has become the first US member of Port Community System (PCS) grouping the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA).
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NewsFreeport LED-refit half-complete
The US’ Port Freeport has seen the completion of the first of two stages in its transition to high-mast (HM) light-emitting diode (LED) lighting.
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NewsConcern over trade tariffs impact
Following the US government’s imposition of an additional US$200bn in protective trade tariffs against Chinese imports, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has voiced its concern over the impact on jobs and retaliatory responses.
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NewsMajor storm disruption for Carolina ports
North Carolina Ports (NCP) has reported major disruption for the Ports of Wilmington & Morehead City as a result of Storm Florence, with both ports remaining closed until 20 September at least.
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Oakland secures FEMA funding
The US'' Port of Oakland has been granted $1.35m by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to make its maritime security more robust.
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NewsHalifax reveals mega capacity expansion plans
The Halifax Port Authority has revealed a plan to expand its South End container terminal to accommodate more mega ships and remain competitive as ships get bigger.
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NewsNew thinking on deep US digs
Some of the dredging problems plaguing US ports are being sorted out, but the issue of protectionism could hamper a turnaround, reports Martin Rushmere.
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NewsChina tariffs impact development
The Port of Virginia has said the US Government’s proposed tariff on Chinese-made gantry cranes could increase costs for a planned terminal expansion.
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NewsAAPA urges Chinese crane tariff exemptions
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is set to request that the multi-million-dollar container cranes that US ports have on order and are considering purchasing from Chinese factories, in which there are no American-made alternatives, be exempt from proposed tariffs.
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NewsFears for Baltimore on Trump trade policy
Concerns have been raised about the impact of US President Donald Trump’s trade policy on the US’ Port of Baltimore.
