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NewsLack of US port funding a ‘concern’
Restricted federal funding on US infrastructure coupled with a growing population is a “concerning trend”, warns the US Maritime Administration.
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NewsUAE-USA strengthen port relations
The USA and UAE have reached a historic agreement that will see the Port of Sharjah and Port Canaveral work together to build on international trade and logistics investment prospects.
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Oakland plans congestion alleviation trial
Oakland plans to trial a congestion mitigation scheme for an initial one-year term to improve cargo flow.
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NewsTampa tackles cyber threats with federal funding
Port Tampa Bay is upgrading its cyber security measures after receiving US$1.6m in the Port Security Grant Programme (PSGP) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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NewsThe need to pull together
Californian ports need to pull together more in order to head off the competition, that was the message from the Port of Oakland at a recent freight transport industry executive meeting.
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NewsNorthwest alliance keeps ports competitive
A Northwest Seaport Alliance has been approved by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) that will see the ports of Seattle and Tacoma collaborate on future planning to improve infrastructure and productivity.
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NewsCalifornian truck strike
Truckers serving the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have gone on strike again over allegations of unfair working practices.
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NewsLA’s zero emissions plan
The Port of LA has released a draft five-year action plan in which it details a steady move towards becoming a zero emissions port and how it will tackle technical and economic challenges to getting greener along the way.
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NewsNo quick fix for US port congestion
Port congestion continues to be a serious problem for economic growth in the US and worryingly a new report suggests there will be no obvious solutions or quick fix to the problem.
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NewsYusen terminal improvements at Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) will begin construction on a two-year project to improve the marine container terminal operated by Yusen Terminals LLC, allowing it to handle vessels and move cargo more greenly and efficiently.
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NewsBrooklyn terminal to be brought back to life
The South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) in Sunset Park, New York, is being brought back as a working maritime port facility to help establish Southwest Brooklyn as a maritime hub.
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NewsICTSI supports labour slowdown prevention act
International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) Oregon is supporting the newly introduced US Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2015 (PLUS Act) that aims to help prevent maritime labour stoppages.
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LA, Auckland and Ghangzhou buddy up
The ports of Los Angeles, Auckland and Guangzhou have buddied up to work towards driving increased cooperation for economic fuel development and job growth.
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NewsMore unrest at Oakland
The US Port of Oakland has been affected by another minor work stoppage which some say is a reaction to the stemming from the uncertainty surrounding the new labour agreement on the west coast.
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NewsUS West Coast labour deal clears final hurdle
The US International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has approved its labour contract with west coast ports, with 82% of votes in favour of the ratification.
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NewsCargo diversions to Canada ‘only temporary’
The recent labour disputes on the US West Coast will not lead to permanent diversions of cargo to up coast Canadian ports, according to Port Metro Vancouver president and chief executive Robin Silvester.
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NewsGetting rid of illusions
There''s more to US problems than just the trade union-employer logjam, explains Martin Rushmere
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Tampa's 'positive' rating spurred by economic success
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Florida’s Port Tampa Bay’s credit rating of ‘A’ and has provided the authority with a “positive outlook”, backed by the nation’s economic success.
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NewsPacific ports given green light to dialogue
Federal Maritime Commissioner William P Doyle has given the green light for the implementation of the Pacific Ports Operational Improvements Agreement that authorises west coast ports to exchange information and reach agreement on measures to improve facilities in terms of productivity and efficiency.
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NewsThe plague of congestion
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) says it’s doing everything it can to relieve congestion which has been attributed to a 10% increase in overall cargo volumes at the ports over the past two months.
