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    New paradigms for port efficiency

    2015-11-06T10:52:00Z

    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.

  • Breaking through: Oakland is showing signs of getting through the doldrums. Credit: Russell Mondy
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    Heel digging

    2015-11-03T10:10:00Z

    Battle lines are being drawn on the expanded Panama Canal effect, finds Martin Rushmere

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    US ports benefit from TIGER grants

    2015-11-02T14:07:00Z

    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

    2015-10-30T17:09:00Z

    The Port of Houston Authority will discuss its record year of growth at its annual State of the Port address.

  • Anticipating growth: Port Canaveral has lots of large development projects on the drawing board
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    Big ideas at Canaveral

    2015-10-29T15:01:00Z

    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.

  • Truck drivers at the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles have gone on strike Photo: Teamsters Union
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    Long beach truckers strike again

    2015-10-27T17:28:00Z

    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.

  • ICTSI raises $260m to fund development of port in Mexico
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    ICTSI secures Manzanillo funds

    2015-10-23T16:55:00Z

    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.

  • GPA to invest US$152m in Brunswick terminals over the next 10 years Photo: Georgia Ports Authority/Stephen B. Morton
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    GPA invests in Brunswick facility

    2015-10-22T14:01:00Z

    Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) executive director, Curtis Foltz, has discussed an ambitious capital improvement plan for Brunswick terminals.

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    Port Strategy boosts US presence

    2015-10-22T13:08:00Z

    Port Strategy is to strengthen its American presence with the launch of a new office in Maryland.

  • The Port of Seattle and City of Seattle have agreed to a collaboration for a heavy haul network Photo: Don Wilson/Port of Seattle
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    Heavy haul pact to keep Seattle moving

    2015-10-21T11:00:00Z

    The Port of Seattle and City of Seattle have agreed to a collaboration which aims to help shippers and truckers in the industrial core.

  • The proposed offshore energy project will import LNG into the New York and New Jersey Regional Market
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    US Coast Guard in support of Port Ambrose

    2015-10-15T17:36:00Z

    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).

  • Going down: Virginia is the latest US East Coast port to get the go-ahead to go deeper. Credit: Tom Saunders, VDOT
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    Depth perceptions

    2015-10-10T20:46:00Z

    US East Coast ports are going deep, but it''s not all about the depth of water on offer, explains Martin Rushmere

  • Blade runner: Beaumont is a major hub for the import and export of wind energy equipment
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    Shale gas spillover

    2015-10-10T20:45:00Z

    US Gulf ports welcome a breakbulk and project cargo handling boom. Alex Hughes reports

  • The temporary bill will primarily impact new grant funds, says AAPA
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    US port funding in peril

    2015-10-06T17:31:00Z

    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).

  • Labour ruling: ILWU has been ordered to cease labour violations at T6 in Portland
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    US government backs ICTSI Oregon

    2015-10-01T11:52:00Z

    The US government has ordered the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) to cease labour violations at Terminal 6, at ICTSI Oregon in Portland.

  • Recent memory: Operators are still feeling the effects of the crippling labour stoppages
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    PMA warning over labour negotiations

    2015-10-01T11:11:00Z

    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.”

  • Infrastructure investment: The Wando Welch Terminal wharf strengthening project will feature a new access road
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    Decisive years ahead for Charleston

    2015-09-16T13:54:00Z

    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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    Lack of US port funding a ‘concern’

    2015-09-15T14:27:00Z

    Restricted federal funding on US infrastructure coupled with a growing population is a “concerning trend”, warns the US Maritime Administration.

  • The 'Sister Ports' agreement is historical
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    UAE-USA strengthen port relations

    2015-09-14T17:36:00Z

    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

    2015-08-30T08:32:00Z

    Oakland plans to trial a congestion mitigation scheme for an initial one-year term to improve cargo flow.