North America – Page 41
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NewsOakland protests prove short lived
Protests by truckers at the Port of Oakland earlier this week have ended, after other workers encouraged work to continue as normal.
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Light at the end of the tunnel?
While the port industry seems to be finally hauling itself out of the doldrums, it could take a further 18 months for business to really return to an even keel, according to experts.
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North American ports have 'lost their way'
Ports have “lost their way in North America” as a result of a lack of focussed investment, PortMiami director Bill Johnson told TOC Americas delegates.
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NewsFlorida port improvements
American ports are to benefit from funding from the Seaport Investment Program which will help finance port improvement projects across Florida.
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NewsLA cargo fee scrapped
The Los Angeles Board of Harbour Commissioners has voted in favour of the port''s recommendation to eliminate a container fee which has never been used.
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NewsAmerica’s infrastructure woes
Hot on the back of the news that the Port of Baltimore has received federal funding to increase its capacity, a new survey has been released showing the breadth of infrastructure concerns around America.
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NewsInvestment at Baltimore
The US Port of Baltimore has received US$10m in federal funding to increase cargo capacity and infrastructure in a bid to improve one of Maryland state’s “greatest economic engines”.
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Terex southeast Asian strategy
Terex Port Solutions is continuing to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia as a supplier of ship to shore cranes.
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NewsVancouver invests in Asian gateway
Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) and Canada''s Harper government are investing CAD$106m in infrastructure to open new markets in Asia.
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NewsMaintaining competitive edge
The Port of Los Angeles is investing in its Yang Ming terminal with a US$122m project to expand the facility and extend the lease agreement.
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NewsICTSI's Portland pain to end
Longshoremen at the Port of Portland’s Terminal 6 have been given a stern directive by a federal administrative law judge ordering them to stop disrupting operations.
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NewsProtest trouble at Oakland
Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT) is set to open today after being closed by protesting truckers yesterday morning, frustrated with a backlog and mistreatment of port workers.
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NewsMetro Ports looks to Canada
Metro Ports, part of Nautilus International Holding Group, is looking to bring its operations to the west coast of Canada by taking over operations at Westview Terminal at the Port of Prince Rupert.
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NewsTakeover bid for seaport project
After a five year delay in development, Jasper County officials are attempting to take over the new seaport project to be built in the Savannah River.
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NewsTapping into the car trade
The Port of Tampa has a new partner with an expertise in processing vehicle shipments – it wants to cash in on the Mexican car trade.
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NewsOakland SSA agreement creates 'mega' terminal
The Port of Oakland has chosen to end a dispute with one of its tenants by making it the operator for the majority of its terminals - creating the third largest terminal on the US west coast.
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NewsGPA gets mobile
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has prepared itself for hurricanes and other emergency situations with a brand new US$1.5m Mobile Command Centre (MCC).
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NewsPort of Chicago leased
A US based company is set to operate and manage the Port of Chicago under a 62 year lease and carry out major infrastructural upgrades to modernise the port along the way.
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Cyber security threat to US ports
Low cyber-security awareness and culture in US port facilities leave the nation’s key hubs vulnerable to crippling cyber attacks, according to a new report.
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NewsMetro Vancouver rattles residents
Port Metro Vancouver has raised the ire of local residents, politicians and environmentalists with its plans to change and intensify land use. The possibility of increased coal, LNG and oil shipments has been the most divisive.
