North America – Page 51
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NewsTampa plans on size
Tampa Port has just completed the latest phase of its container terminal expansion. The terminal now includes 61 metres of berth length, three rail-mounted container gantry cranes and a 100-tonne mobile harbour crane, all on a 13 metre deep-water channel.
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Jamaica calls on Canada’s security expertise
Security matters have taken centre stage in Jamaica as its Maritime Authority joined forces with Canadian experts to develop a comprehensive national security strategy.
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NewsOil spill update from US
The Gulf of Mexico oil spill might well disrupt a number of ports operations. US press secretary Robert Gibbs and other officials briefed the media with an update, saying that “the area of the spill could soon be in a very large shipping channel.”
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NewsK Line wins Green Flag for fifth year
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has been recognised through the port of Long Beach’s Green Flag award for the fifth consecutive year.
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NewsUS port trucking trial tests authority
A trial currently taking place in California could set an uncomfortable precedent for US port trucking, deciding whether or not a local agency – in this case the Port of Los Angeles - has the authority to regulate trucking for vehicles servicing its facilities.
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CEO appointment at Ports America
Ports America Group has announced that Michael F Hassing is to be the company’s president and chief executive. Mr Hassing, 51, has served since 2008 as chief executive of Scandlines GmbH, one of Europe’s largest ferry operators. Prior to that, Mr Hassing spent nearly 30 years in various international container ...
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PANYNJ launches refinancing bonds
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have launched a bid for the sale of around $117m in consolidated bonds to help refinance existing debt.
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NewsCounting on the economy
Ports and ports policy are two of but not the only reasons why Brazil has become the star of the emerging markets class.
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NewsUS may fund Savannah’s keep-up game
Savannah is eyeing US federal money to support its development in line with the Panama expansion.
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NewsHelping hand to cut emissions at North America's ports
US and Canadian ports are to benefit from an International Maritime Organisation ruling forcing ships within 200 miles of North America’s coastline to burn low-sulphur bunker fuel from 2015.
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Infrastructure inadequacies remain a problem at Buenos Aires
A consultant in Buenos Aires has criticised the Argentinean government for a lack of planning in respect of the country''s port network.
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Horizon and APMT extend MOU
Horizon Lines has renewed its memorium of understanding with APM Terminals North America (APMT) for a follow-on six-year period.
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NewsAmbitious plans for Haiti terminal
Earthquake struck Port-Au-Prince has revealed plans for new jetties and increased depth, along with state-of-the-art container terminal facilities.
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Short sea project in California gains $30 million in TIGER grants
Short sea shipping, albeit of the container on barge variety, along designated Marine Highways, got a glimmer of good news. A trio of ports in Northern California has been awarded $30 million, under the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program. In project expected to cost $69.3 million overall, truck ...
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NewsUS abandons 100% scanning target
The latest United States budget has moved away from the aim of scanning 100% of US-bound container cargo at over 700 foreign ports.
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NewsDriving growth in Georgia
Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) has revealed that the region’s ports made substantial gains in the last quarter of 2009 compared with previous year’s figures.
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Long Beach eyes $3bn expansion
The US port of Long Beach has inaugurated a $3bn capital construction programme to help it remain competitive.
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Records for Prince Rupert
Despite the global economic downturn, the Port of Prince Rupert handled 265,259 teu through the Fairview Container Terminal in 2009, a 45.9% increase over 2008.
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NewsExpanded Panama Canal at centre of 'gateway to the Americas'
Panama Canal Authority''s chief executive discusses his nation''s true potential with Felicity Landon
