North America – Page 19
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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.
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NewsUS-China trade war triggers imports rush
The US-China trade war has prompted an “off the charts” imports rush at the Port of Los Angeles — the US’ busiest port — and a run on already-sparse warehouse space availability near the Los Angeles and Long Beach port complex.
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NewsLawsuit filed against SSA Cooper
Current and former employees of a business supplying stevedores to the US’ Port of Charleston have filed a lawsuit that claims it does not pay employees overtime wages.
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NewsCargo software helps Long Beach efficiency
A new pilot project at the Port of Long Beach will see stakeholders use GE Transportation’s Port Optimizer software to access data that will allow them to move cargo containers more efficiently and support advance planning.
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NewsAAPA calls for more FY 2019 Corps funding
American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has urged key House and Senate appropriators to adequately fund the US Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) navigation programme in a final FY 2019 Energy and Water Development (E&WD) Appropriations bill.
