North America – Page 14
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NewsSTS cranes boost big ship capability
Mega STS cranes have been ordered by a US port authority readying itself for the world’s largest container vessels.
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NewsPort feels pinch of ‘part-time service”
Canada’s second largest port is once again facing an industrial action standoff with serious consequences for productivity.
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NewsFirst US container terminal since 2009 opens
The first container terminal has opened in the US since 2009.
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NewsTRANSLOADING TAKES OFF
High-quality transloading facilities are a key requirement to support container port demand in North America. AJ Keyes assesses the implications of new funding for this infrastructure at Prince Rupert.
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NewsMajor US infrastructure investment
Capital improvement projects have been approved at a US port that will increase container capacity by 20%.
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NewsROLLERCOASTER RIDE IN CALIFORNIA
The three container ports in California endured a challenging 2020. AJ Keyes looks at how they performed and priorities for 2021.
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NewsINTEGRATED PORT PLANNING
Ann Moore, 2020 Port Chair of the Port of San Diego, California, highlights the new integrated port planning process adopted by the port and how this is progressively delivering greater benefits to all stakeholders.
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NewsCalifornia congestion impact growing
One of the California ports impacted by the current container supply chain congestion is feeling the strain with both imports and exports down in January.
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NewsCongested California port diverts cargo
A California port says it is diverting cargo to other ports to ease congestion and keep the supply chain moving.
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NewsCalifornia port establishes FTZ
One port in California has established a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) to enable cost savings for customers.
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NewsFMC takes new action on container congestion
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is taking a new step to help address container congestion at US ports.
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NewsPorts of Indiana seeks terminal operator
The Ports of Indiana has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) as it seeks a general cargo terminal operator at one of its ports.
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NewsLA launches truck efficiency incentives
The Port of Los Angles is launching a new incentive programme to move trucks faster and more efficiently through its terminals.
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NewsCAD$55m for Canadian terminal project
CAD$55m has been granted for the development of a new container terminal in Canada as construction begins.
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NewsGreen light for US port channel deepening
Approval has been given to a US port channel deepening project designed to accommodate the next generation of mega ships.
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NewsUS cracks down on cyber security compliance
The US will require all ships that call on ports in the country to ensure cyber risk management is appropriately addressed in their safety management system (SMS) from January.
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NewsProbe into carriers’ role in port congestion
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has given the go-ahead for an investigation into whether ocean carriers operating in alliances are contributing to congestion and underperformance at three major ports in the country.
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NewsPNW COMPETITION BUILDS
Seattle’s new Terminal 5 modernisation project has a lot riding on it, as the port continues to see strong competition from Canada’s Pacific Gateway ports. AJ Keyes investigates.
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NewsJUST IN TIME FOR MONTREAL
Striking dockers and cargo diverted to other ports. It has been a tough July and August for the Port of Montreal. But with returning workers, AJ Keyes asks if any lasting damage has been done.
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NewsUS port to double rail capacity
Government funding is helping a port in the United States expand its rail capacity.
