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NewsUS ports suffer from ‘identity problem’
US ports have an “identity problem”, according to Capt Chip Jaenichen, the administrator of the US Maritime Administration (MARAD).
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New paradigms for port efficiency
Port authorities need to be collaborating and partnering with other port authorities in the supply chains of the future, said Long Beach’s Dr Noel Hacegaba.
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NewsHeel digging
Battle lines are being drawn on the expanded Panama Canal effect, finds Martin Rushmere
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US ports benefit from TIGER grants
Five US ports are set to benefit from the 2015 round of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Grants which should help them to make a number of intermodal improvements to improve efficiency.
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Record growth for Houston
The Port of Houston Authority will discuss its record year of growth at its annual State of the Port address.
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NewsBig ideas at Canaveral
Port Canaveral in the US has lots of large development projects on the drawing board and according to a recent port authority meeting, it will raise the capital for them using credit.
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NewsLong beach truckers strike again
Truck drivers at the Port of Long Beach (POLB) and the Port of Los Angeles have gone on strike for the eighth time in two years.
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NewsICTSI secures Manzanillo funds
Port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) confirmed in a statement to Port Strategy today that it has secured a US$260m loan from banks to fund the development of its port in Mexico.
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NewsGPA invests in Brunswick facility
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) executive director, Curtis Foltz, has discussed an ambitious capital improvement plan for Brunswick terminals.
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NewsPort Strategy boosts US presence
Port Strategy is to strengthen its American presence with the launch of a new office in Maryland.
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NewsHeavy haul pact to keep Seattle moving
The Port of Seattle and City of Seattle have agreed to a collaboration which aims to help shippers and truckers in the industrial core.
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NewsUS Coast Guard in support of Port Ambrose
The controversial LNG terminal development at the US East Coast Port Ambrose is making progress after gaining support from the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) and US Coast Guard (USCG).
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NewsDepth perceptions
US East Coast ports are going deep, but it''s not all about the depth of water on offer, explains Martin Rushmere
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NewsShale gas spillover
US Gulf ports welcome a breakbulk and project cargo handling boom. Alex Hughes reports
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NewsUS port funding in peril
US ports could be at risk of losing out on new grants for vital infrastructure projects following Congress’ temporary funding bill, says the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA).
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NewsUS government backs ICTSI Oregon
The US government has ordered the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) to cease labour violations at Terminal 6, at ICTSI Oregon in Portland.
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NewsPMA warning over labour negotiations
The head of the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) has said that that current bargaining practices between the parties in the West Coast longshore contract talks are “not sustainable.”
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NewsDecisive years ahead for Charleston
South Caroline Ports Authority (SCPA) says the next five years will be decisive times for Charleston port with increased container volume growth, harbour deepening and investing in infrastructure coming top of the agenda.
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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.
