North America – Page 2
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NewsSpain and US strengthen ties
The Port of Bilbao and ports on the Great Lakes are collaborating on trade, sustainability and innovation
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NewsGPA deal increases RoRo capacity at Brunswick
The Georgia Ports Authority has inked a 20-year deal with Wallenius Wilhelmsen which will see RoRo capacity at the Port of Brunswick significantly enhanced
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NewsBaltimore Bridge collapse could lead to cargo claims
A UK-based insurance facilitator has warned that delays caused by the Baltimore Bridge collapse could lead to claims for spoiled and delayed cargo
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NewsSan Diego Zero Expansion
SSA Marine has launched the first of six zero-emissions cargo handling equipment…
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NewsBaltimore bridge collapse shows need for resilience
The collapse of a bridge in Baltimore, Maryland after it was hit by a container ship is a ‘stark reminder’ of the need for resilience in the shipping industry
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NewsLos Angeles begins interchange upgrade
A major interchange at the Port of Los Angeles is set for a US$130 million upgrade to reduce journey times, alleviate congestion and improve safety
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NewsUS$6m for Brunswick harbour improvements
Infrastructure improvement plans at the Port of Brunswick include a bend widener, expansion of the turning basin, and an enhanced meeting area at St. Simons Sound
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NewsOakland unveils infrastructure plans
The Port of Oakland has outlined proposed infrastructure and environmental projects that will ‘reframe the shipping and transportation’ in northern California
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NewsTaylor Acquires Ferrari
Mississippi-based Taylor Group has acquired 85 per cent of the shares in CVS Ferrari.
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NewsJAXPORT Deal Done
JAXPORT has approved a 30-year agreement with US marine terminal and logistics company Enstructure for the lease and development of 79-acres of waterfront…
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NewsCeres Rebrand
Seattle-headquartered Carrix has announced that its recent acquisition, Ceres Terminals, is being rebranded as SSA Marine. Carrix completed…
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NewsSC Ports Looks Deep
The South Carolina Ports Authority plans to deepen the ship channel leading to its North Charleston terminal to…
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NewsRo-ro terminal bonanza
Although car manufacturers in Mexico are deeply worried about the “invasion” of mostly smaller and cheap automobiles from China, port operators with ro-ro facilities are making hay while the Far East sun continues to shine on them. Rob Ward assesses the situation
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NewsGeorgia to invest US$29m in overpass
Georgia Ports Authority is to invest US$29 million in an overpass to help reduce the impact of terminal truck traffic on local neighbourhoods
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Containerships weather Panama drought
Containerships are just about managing to maintain daily transit averages through the Panama Canal, while other sectors reroute
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NewsPlans to develop major new US container terminal
There’s a new partnership to develop a major new container terminal in Louisiana
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NewsOakland names new environmental director
New environmental director at the Port of Oakland will build on the port’s ‘momentum of innovation and sustainability’
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NewsNew electric yard tractors for Long Beach
A container terminal at the Port of Long Beach, California, has taken receipt of 33 new zero-emissions electric yard tractors
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NewsPanama Canal disruption set to continue
Reduced transit numbers and a shallower draught in the Panama Canal could potentially impact the global supply chain and push up prices
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NewsNo standing still
It has been a challenging year for US South Atlantic ports. AJ Keyes looks at what has been going on and what ports in the region are doing moving into 2024
