North America – Page 24
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NewsPort of Savannah expansion approved
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has given the green light to rail and gate expansion projects that will significantly boost capacity at the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal - North America’s biggest container terminal.
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NewsICTSI "pleased" with ILWU violation ruling
ICTSI Oregon is “pleased” following a court ruling that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) violated labour laws.
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NewsPort NOLA to implement Master Plan
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) is close to ushering in a Gateway Master Plan designed to provide infrastructure for the future to realise its potential with integrated transport solutions, its president and chief executive has said.
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NewsUS House passes port cybersecurity act
The US House of Representatives’ Homeland Security Committee has passed legislation aimed at addressing cybersecurity concerns at the country’s ports.
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NewsNY/NJ foreman falsely claimed $500,000 salary
A general foreman and member of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) at APM Terminals (APMT) at the Port of New York and New Jersey has been found guilty of fraudulently claiming a salary of nearly $500,000 a year between September 2015 and March 2017 – despite not working for much ...
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NewsIndiana-Burns wins $9.85m FASTLANE grant
US Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao has confirmed that the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor will receive $9.85m of funding as part of the country’s 2017 FASTLANE small project grants.
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NewsSerious rethink urged for port investors
Sitting tight and hoping for the best is not a serious option with regards to the uncertainty surrounding the world’s container shipping market, consulting firm AlixPartners has said.
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NewsPorts talk collaboration and digitalisation
Global port representatives have met in Los Angeles as part of the collaborative chainPORT initiative wants to digitally connect ports worldwide and boost efficiency in the supply chain.
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NewsEverett Commission authorises renovation phase two
The Commission of the state of Washington’s Port of Everett has given the green light to construction for phase two of the port’s $36m South Terminal Modernisation project.
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NewsLA makes Merced County development deal
The Port of Los Angeles has made a development deal with the Board of Supervisors of California’s Merced County designed to provide the port with a Central California focal point for goods movement.
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NewsTaking charge
Dithering on privatisation is not distracting Canadian ports from building their business, says Martin Rushmere
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NewsLA & Long Beach approve CAAP update
The governing boards of Los Angeles and Long Beach ports have approved the 2017 Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) Update.
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NewsBaltimore receives environmental kudos for truck programme
The Port of Baltimore has received national kudos for its environmental efforts including its dray truck replacement programme.
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NewsHouston equips itself for growth
America’s Port Houston has taken delivery of three new super post-panamax cranes to equip itself for further growth.
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NewsInfrastructure work pivotal at Oregon
Maintaining and improving aging infrastructure remains a priority at the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay (Port of Coos Bay or OIPCB), the president of the port’s Board of Commissioners Dave Kronsteiner has said.
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NewsGPA receives ecommerce investment boost
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has announced two major ecommerce developments amidst new infrastructure projects and record cargo volumes.
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NewsLED lighting reduces energy consumption
10 ship-to-shore cranes have been supplied with LED illumination which increases lifespan, decreases maintenance costs and significantly reduce energy consumption.
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NewsCanadian port proposal clears environmental hurdle
A proposal to build a new deep-sea port in Iqaluit has been given environmental approval by the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB).
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NewsPMA claims California CAAP not cost-effective
Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMA) has claimed the USD$14bn Clean AirAction Plan (CAAP) is relying on “speculative technology”.
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NewsPort bottlenecks hamper Puerto Rico recovery
Limited numbers of trucks and drivers are hindering aid distribution efforts on Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
