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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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Port of Virginia Expands Rail Yard, Boosting Capacity By 31%

The Port of Virginia’s newly expanded central rail yard is now fully operational, significantly enhancing the port’s rail capacity to handle 2

August 6, 2024
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Saturday, August 3, 2024
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East Coast, Gulf Dockworkers To Meet Next Month On Strike Plan

By Laura Curtis Aug 3, 2024 (Bloomberg) –A labor strike that would shut down six out of 10 of the busiest ports in the US just weeks before the

August 3, 2024
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
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Konecranes to Build Port Cranes in the U.S. with New Partner Network

Finnish crane manufacturer Konecranes is establishing a network of partners, including steel structure providers and subcontractors, to build port cranes in

July 30, 2024
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Friday, July 19, 2024
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Historic Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks New Era for Port of Long Beach

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and officials from across the nation gathered on Thursday to break ground on the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support

July 19, 2024
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USMX Ready to Resume Negotiations to Avoid Port Disruptions

The United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) has announced its readiness to return to Master Contract negotiations to prevent disruptions at U.S. East and Gulf

July 19, 2024
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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Southern California Container Ports Cap Off Busy First Half of 2024

Southern California container ports are reporting strong cargo volumes in June, capping off a busy first half of the year driven by a robust U.S. economy. The

July 17, 2024
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024
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Growing Threat of Strike Looms Over Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports

The leader of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has warned that a strike at all Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports is becoming increasingly

July 16, 2024
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Sunday, July 14, 2024
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Botswana Eyes New Export Route To Exploit Huge Coal Resource

By Borges Nhamire, Matthew Hill and Mbongeni Mguni Jul 13, 2024 (Bloomberg) –Three southern African nations signed a deal to proceed with a rail and

July 14, 2024
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Friday, July 12, 2024
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Adani to Double Investment in Transshipment Port to $2.4 Billion

(Bloomberg) — Billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate is doubling investment to $2.4 billion in its new mega port in southern India as it seeks to

July 12, 2024
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U.S. Container Imports Continue to Rise Amid Supply Chain Challenges

The monthly inbound cargo volume at major U.S. container ports continues to rise despite a multiple supply chain challenges, according to the Global Port

July 12, 2024
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Saturday, July 6, 2024
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Foremen At BC Port Give DP World Canada 72-Hour Strike Notice

By Layan Odeh Jul 6, 2024(Bloomberg) –A union representing ship and dock foremen in British Columbia has issued a 72-hour strike notice against DP

July 6, 2024
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Monday, July 1, 2024
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South Carolina Ports Works to Reduce Vessel Delays

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) is working to address ship delays by implementing operational solutions and temporarily pausing toe wall construction as part

July 1, 2024
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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South Carolina Ports and ILA Reach Agreement to Reopen Leatherman Terminal

SC Ports and the International Longshoremen’s Association have reached an agreement to reopen the Leatherman Terminal, aiming to provide long-term stability

June 26, 2024
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Port Houston Reports Strong Container Volumes in May

Port Houston reported handling 364,866 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in May, marking a significant increase of 21% compared to May of last year. The

June 26, 2024
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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
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Peru Concedes in Port Spat with China COSCO

By Marcelo Rochabrun (Bloomberg) — Peru and a Chinese state-owned company resolved a dispute over the business model of a massive $1.3 billion port

June 25, 2024
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Thursday, June 20, 2024
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Transhipment Hubs Hit Hard By Red Sea Reroutings

Key transhipment ports around the world are facing severe congestion in response to the Red Sea crisis, with Singapore being a prime example. The escalating

June 20, 2024
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Wednesday, June 19, 2024
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India Approves New Deep Sea Port to Boost Trade with Europe

NEW DELHI, June 19 (Reuters) – India’s cabinet approved development on Wednesday of a new deep-water port that the government

June 19, 2024
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Monday, June 17, 2024
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Retail Strength Drives Container Volume Growth at Port of Savannah

The Port of Savannah has witnessed significant growth in container volumes due to a strengthening retail market and an influx of new customers. In May, the

June 17, 2024
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Thursday, June 13, 2024
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Port of Los Angeles Reports Mixed Results for May

Despite a slight 3% drop from last year’s figures, the Port of Los Angeles processed 752,893 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in May, maintaining an

June 13, 2024
Total Views: 343

Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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U.S. Imports Surge Amid Rising Consumer Spending

Major container ports in the U.S. are expected to see the highest inbound cargo volume in nearly two years this summer, driven by increased consumer spending

June 11, 2024
Total Views: 2080