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NewsAAPA: US maritime work vital
The chairman-elect of the American Association of Port Authorities’ (AAPA) Legislative Policy Committee, which sets policy for its US members, has told a US Senate committee hearing that building and maintaining the US’ 21st-century maritime infrastructure is “essential to the Nation’s economic future”.
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NewsOakland promotes clean equipment
Port of Oakland is promoting low-emission trucks and cargo-handling equipment grants in a bid to reduce pollution in the city.
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NewsLos Angeles breaks cargo volume record
Supply chain efficiencies, new technology and terminal upgrades enabled the Port of Los Angeles to shift 9.3m teus in cargo last year.
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NewsPortland T6 cargo diversification needed
A multi-use terminal is believed to best support a sustainable business model for container shipping at the Port of Portland.
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NewsLong Beach offers internship opportunities
US high school students have the opportunity to apply for paid high school internships or college scholarships from the US'' second-busiest container port.
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NewsTrump told ports need investment
A US ports coalition has urged President Trump “not to overlook” ports as federal infrastructure investments plans are made.
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NewsAPMT $49.5m expansion agreed for Mobile
The Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) and APM Terminals have approved a $49.5 million expansion of the container facility at the Port of Mobile.
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NewsOakland to upgrade air quality plan
The Port of Oakland is to upgrade its Maritime Air Quality Improvement Plan that aims to lower emissions from containerised cargo operations over the next decade.
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NewsDepth isn't everything
US East Coast ports continue to dig deep for business. Martin Rushmere reports
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NewsWork begins on Los Angeles’ AltaSea incubator
The Port of Los Angeles'' (LA) marine research centre AltaSea has heralded the start of construction of the La Kretz Blue Economy Incubator, a facility forming a key part of its campus.
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NewsProposed new container terminal for Québec
The Québec Port Authority (QPA) says it plans to build a container terminal at the site of the Beauport 2020 project to allow for its future expansion.
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NewsOakland foresees busier future
The Port of Oakland''s maritime director has said that improved infrastructure, together with new supply chain capabilities, could make the port a first port of call for container ships visiting the US from Asia.
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NewsDrivers end POMTOC boycott
A boycott by independent owner-operator drivers in protest at slow turn times at the Port of Miami Terminal Operating Company (POMTOC) ended last week.
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NewsLA/LB targets at-berth emissions
Proposals for new technology to reduce at-berth emissions for non-container vessels are being invited in California.
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AAPA opposes port-related bill provisions
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has warned that the two versions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act bill, which have been approved in the US House of Representatives and the Senate respectively, both include measures that would decrease or restrict “much-needed” tax support for American port investment.
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NewsDrivers start Miami terminal boycott
Drivers for South Florida drayage companies have begun a boycott against the Port of Miami Terminal Operating Company (POMTOC) in protest at slow turn times which have left truckers and beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) with expensive penalties.
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NewsOlympia rides out rail blockade protests
Port of Olympia has said a rail blockade by an anti-fracking protest group is not impacting port operations.
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NewsPort of Montréal to plant 375 trees
The Port of Montréal is partnering with Socie´te´ de verdissement du Montre´al me´tropolitain (Soverdi) – the Greening Society of Metropolitan Montréal - and Alliance Forêt urbaine – the Urban Forest Alliance - to extend the canopy of greenery on its lands, with a first step for the alliance being the ...
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NewsFirst stage approval for new Canadian container terminal development
A regional council in Canada has approved an agreement to lease or sell a parcel of Port of Sydney land to a private consortium to build a new container terminal and logistics park.
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NewsHouston approves US$275 million budget to invest in growth
The Port of Houston Authority has approved a larger operating budget for 2018 to up its capacity to cater for new resin production along the Houston Ship Channel.
