North America – Page 33

  • Well placed: Port Tampa Bay is well linked to the expanding markets of Central and South America
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    Ports America extends Tampa concession

    2016-08-01T11:07:00Z

    Ports America has extended its container agreement at Port Tampa Bay which will be valid through May 2046 and its also inked a new five-year breakbulk concession with two one-year extension options.

  • Being the Green Port is in the Port of Long Beach's DNA, says Commissioner Lori Ann Guzman. Credit: tdlucas5000
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    Port of Long Beach helps battle pollution

    2016-07-28T10:35:00Z

    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has authorised the framework for a unique, voluntary $46.4m program to lessen the impacts of port-related pollution on the community.

  • Growing reach: The Port of Savannah handled 8% of the US containerised cargo volume in 2014
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    GPA gets go ahead for new inland terminal

    2016-07-26T14:28:00Z

    The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has approved a spending package of US$19.7m to construct its new Appalachian Regional Port terminal in Chatsworth, Georgia.

  • Nascent Technology at LBCT
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    Nascent halves LBCT truck turn times

    2016-07-12T11:02:00Z

    US-based Nascent Technology has worked with Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT) to automate its marine terminal, helping to more than halve truck turn times.

  • GPA has received a $44m grant to increase rail capacity at the Port of Savannah (pictured). Credit: GPA, Stephen B Morton.
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    GPA awarded $44m transportation grant

    2016-07-07T14:11:00Z

    Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has received a $44m Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) grant from the US Department of Transportation to increase rail capacity at the Port of Savannah.

  • News

    Finance informs Yildirim acquisition and growth strategy

    2016-06-27T14:23:00Z

    Savvy crafting of financial structures is a critical pillar of Yilport’s plans to be become a top ten global port operator by 2025.

  • The Port of Los Angeles, among other US Ports, has provided an update on how it will address the new VGM guidelines.
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    US ports provide weighing update

    2016-06-07T10:52:00Z

    Both Oakland MTO Agreement (OAKMTOA) and West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) have released an update on how terminals at the Port of Oakland and the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach respectively will address the new verified gross mass (VGM) guidelines, which are scheduled to enter into force on ...

  • An EIS is being prepared on the development project at the Port of Seattle
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    Seattle development brought forward

    2016-05-26T10:18:00Z

    Port of Seattle has launched a public comment period on the proposed redevelopments to its marine cargo facilities at Terminal 5.

  • First row (L to R) John Hutchins, principal, Harbor Consulting Engineers; Tucker Gilliam, vice president, Crowley; Humberto Reynolds, president, Del Valle Group. Second row: Carmelo Calderon, vice president, infrastructure division, Del Valle Gr...
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    New Crowley terminal in Puerto Rico

    2016-05-25T09:31:00Z

    Crowley Puerto Rico Services has announced that it is continuing to deliver on its commitment to Puerto Rico with an additional $21m construction contract for improvements and upgrades at its Isla Grande port terminal in San Juan.

  • News

    Plans afoot for Cap Haitien Port

    2016-05-24T16:18:00Z

    The Government of Haiti has requested the financial support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to help improve the facilities and efficiency of Cap Haitien Port.

  • the Port of Portland is positive that there is a strong market proposition for direct carrier services
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    State-ownership not the solution for Portland

    2016-05-24T11:08:00Z

    The Port of Portland’s executive director has rejected a recent proposal from president of Common Sense for Oregon for the port’s Terminal 6.

  • Crane overhaul: The work will be undertaken by Shanghai-based ZPMC
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    Catering for ultra large boxships

    2016-05-16T17:50:00Z

    APM Terminals is to enlarge ten STS cranes at Pier 400 in Los Angeles which will them the tallest in service at any US port.

  • Months of disputes at the Port of Portland may come to an end with the creation of a new Oregon Shipping Authority
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    Shipping authority seeks to ‘adopt’ Portland

    2016-05-12T15:04:00Z

    An impasse at the Port of Portland in Oregon may have a solution in the form of a state-owned authority tasked with reforming the container shipping terminal at the port.

  • The Port of New York and New Jersey - East Coast ports are chipping away at the West Coast's traditional dominance
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    US East Coast ports chip away at West Coast dominance

    2016-05-05T10:39:00Z

    The balance of seaborne-cargo delivery in the United States shifted further east in the last year, resulting in East Coast seaports making gains against their West Coast counterparts, according to an index of North American seaports.

  • Chief executive and president of Yildirim, Robert Yüksel Yildirim
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    Yildirim considers US investment

    2016-05-04T15:22:00Z

    Turkish giant, Yildirim Holding, has the United States in its sights as the transport and industrial conglomerate aims to become a top ten global terminal operator.

  • New HUSKY Terminal plans
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    Container terminal enhancement in Tacoma

    2016-04-13T14:13:00Z

    International Transportation Service (ITS), joint venture between Ports America and “K” Line, reached an agreement in principle with Norwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) to rebuild and reconfigure its container terminal in Tacoma.

  • Forward thinking: PANYNJ wants a master plan for the next 30 years
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    PANYNJ launches major review of facilities

    2016-04-13T11:38:00Z

    The Port Authority of New York/New Jersey (PANYNJ) is to undertake a major review of more than 3,000 acres of its cargo facilities in order improve operations and plan for future growth.

  • Plan for Southern California International Gateway
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    LA rail yard halted over pollution concerns

    2016-04-01T12:28:00Z

    A superior court judge has put a stop to a $500m rail yard project near the Port of Los Angeles due to concerns about the amount of truck traffic and air pollution it would bring to the area.

  • The US General Assembly has agreed a $350m state-backed bond deal for the Port of Virginia
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    US government funds Virginia expansion

    2016-03-17T14:28:00Z

    The US General Assembly has signed off on an unprecedented $350m state-backed bond deal giving the Port of Virginia the money it needs to expand capacity at Norfolk International Terminals, according to local reports.

  • Tampa pleased with funding commitment. Credit: Tom Wahlin
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    Tampa encouraged by funding increase

    2016-03-15T16:39:00Z

    Port Tampa Bay commended the Florida Legislature for an increase in the minimum statuary amount for seaport funding through the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development (FSTED) programme.