North America – Page 4
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NewsMontreal expansion bids
New terminal at Port of Montreal will bring significant benefits to Quebec and Canada
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Cyber security information exchange
A port in North America’s northwest has joined forces with a maritime information sharing centre to combat the increasing threat from cyber criminals
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Expansion plan evaluation
Hamburg Port Consulting is to evaluate new equipment and capacity requirements at a South Carolina Ports facility
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JAXPORT Prepares
JAXPORT Blount Island Marine Terminal is in the last stage of comprehensive works that will provide access to larger vessels. The summer period will see the completion of in excess of US$100 million of berth improvements that will enable the SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal, Blount Island to simultaneously accommodate two ...
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DB Jumbo Trial
DB Cargo UK is trialling the use of ‘combi-consists’ to increase capacity, improve customer service and improve its efficiency.
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New PSA Halifax Cranes
PSA Halifax LP has confi rmed an order for two additional Super Post Panamax ship-to-shore gantry cranes.
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SAN DIEGO ORDERS ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND MOBILE HARBOUR CRANES
The US West Coast port of San Diego is adding new electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet as it takes its first steps to converting to a zero emissions facility
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Electric Tacoma
The Port of Tacoma’s South Intermodal Yard (SIM) has received six new electric cargo trucks.
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THE SECOND COMING
DP World is sizing up a second terminal at the Port of Prince Rupert. AJ Keyes looks at why this is required and what is needed to support it
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Sea-Tac gears up to capture US Mid-west cargo
One port that hopes to take advantage of any delays with the Port of Vancouver (BC) RBT2 project, to target US discretionary cargo, is the Port of Seattle – and its new terminal development which sits is at the heart of its ambitions.
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AT A CROSSROADS
The Port of Vancouver has successfully grown its container business but needs to expand – and quickly. AJ Keyes reflects on the port’s challenges and the initiatives of various stakeholders.
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CASE STUDY: TRIMBLE OPTIMISES DREDGE AND BUILD PROJECT
Precision in marine dredging and construction works is a prime determinant of an eff ective project solution and one that maximises all-round economic benefi t. In today’s world technology has a major role to play in achieving this, as demonstrated recently by the application of state-of-the-art technological solutions from USA headquartered Trimble Inc. at the port of Kalama on the Columbia River, Oregon, USA. The port, a major export gateway for bulk commodities, targeted the construction of a new 550ft dock at its marina facilities.
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CASE STUDY: TRIMBLE OPTIMISES DREDGE AND BUILD PROJECT
Precision in marine dredging and construction works is a prime determinant of an effective project solution and one that maximises all-round economic benefit. In today’s world technology has a major role to play in achieving this, as demonstrated recently by the application of state-of-the-art technological solutions from USA headquartered Trimble ...
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Intermodal depot chooses Navis TOS
Navis’s terminal operating system will help a new intermodal depot connect to the wider supply chain
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Pilot tracking platform
New pilot and vessel tracking system helps share data across all supply chain stakeholders
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KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES
There are a range of ports on the USEC competing for container traffic. Each faces individual challenges and has its own game plan. AJ Keyes assesses developments
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Harbour deepening
Harbour deepening will increase international opportunities for Georgia-grown and manufactured exports
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GIVE ME SOME SPACE
The Port of New York/New Jersey has long-been a “must-call” container gateway on the US East Coast. AJ Keyes investigates the space and other challenges this status is bringing in 2022
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Biden launches FLOW
Improving the flow of data across all players in the supply chain will help ease congestion
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EAST COAST DRIFT
The US East Coast is building market share in the container sector. AJ Keyes identifi es the drivers of this trend and considers the potential for long-term cargo capture
