The big four global container terminal operators remain PSA International, Hutchison Ports, APM Terminals and DP World, but with varying levels of activity according to Drewry’s Annual Review of Global Container Terminals Operators. The four have about 26 percent of global throughput. The London-based consultants said “DP World and APM Terminals are highly […]
DHS awards $93 million for port security. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Friday announced the allocation of $93.2 million in annual port security grants to protect against, mitigate and respond to terrorist attacks. The port grants represent a small portion of $1.5 billion in preparedness grants awarded to states, cities, and towns […]
The Energy Information Administration reported Monday that in 2012 the world’s appetite for fuel hit a record of 88.9 million barrels per day based on use of jet fuel, diesel, gasoline, heating oil and other petroleum products.
Crews have broken ground on the second phase of the three-phase West Vancouver Freight Access Trench, which will bring added capacity to Washington state’s Port of Vancouver by adding a new rail entrance on the southeast side. When complete in 2014, the access trench will allow trains to enter the port without using […]
The express carrier said the sale will not impact its business, and customers and suppliers will maintain their current agreements. Companies interested in the purchase must place their initial bids this month, according to reports.
French liner carrier CMA CGM said it will raise rates from Europe to Latin America by 200 euros per TEU on both dry and refrigerated boxes, effective Oct. 1. The increase applies to containers destineed to South America’s north, east and west coasts, as well as Central America and Caribbean.
Cincinnati-based freight transportation broker Total Quality Logistics (TQL) has opened a new sales office in Houston. The Houston location will start with 13 employees, but TQL expects to expand that headcount to about 50 over the next three years. This is the company’s second office in Texas and 19th nationwide. TQL started operations in […]
Truck drivers that shuttle containers to and from the Port of Los Angeles began a 24-hour strike against employer, Green Fleet Systems, at the start of the 5 p.m. shift on Monday, the Teamsters union said. The workers are protesting harassment and intimidation by company management, according to an International Brotherhood of Teamsters news […]
Yusen Logistics has opened its third warehouse in Laem Chabang, Thailand, bringing its total holdings in Thailand to 200,000 square meters. The new facility is located at the Yusen Laem Chabang Logistics Center, where Yusen already owned two facilities. In 2015, the company will bring a fourth warehouse, spanning 30,000 square meters, online. […]
Since the death of its founder, John “Jock” Menzies, on Aug. 17, the board and staff of the American Logistics Aid Network have vowed to continue efforts to guide and coordinate logistics services for disaster relief.
The air cargo carrier has opened Constant Climate stations in Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Venezuela. IAG now staffs 12 stations across Latin America and is adding similar support capacity in Europe.
U.S. steel imports increased 0.6 percent in July compared to June, according to preliminary data released by the federal government and analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS). “Steel imports in July inched up by less than 1 percent as shipments from some non-NAFTA sources strengthened while NAFTA imports dropped, especially […]
Four Capitol Hill Republicans are preparing to send a letter to Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx next week asking for a report on the potential impact of the hours of service’s 34-hour restart provision that was supposed to be filed months ago, according to Politico. Reps. Todd Rokita, Trey Randel, Tom Rice and Richard Hanna demand […]
The U.S. International Trade Commission has voted to initiate an investigation into certain imports of laundry and household cleaning products and related packaging. The products include bleach, laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaners, bathroom cleaning products, and disinfecting cleaners and wipes. The investigation is based on a complaint filed by The Clorox Co. of […]
The recently-approved contract between employers and the ILA encouraged retirement of some older longshoremen with a buyout package, and 300 longshoremen will retire in the Port of New York and New Jersey by next April.
LAN Cargo has launched a smartphone app that allows shippers to monitor the progress of their cargo. The airline’s mobile will include the status and route history of each shipment.
The cost of shipping a kilogram of air freight on an east-west route in July averaged out to $3.06, according to the Drewry East-West Air Freight Price Index. July’s result showed no growth from June’s average rate; the summer rates have been the lowest this year by at least $.09 per kilogram. Compared […]
The design, which Bechtel dubs the Multi-User Offshore Hub, is designed for two or more users and consists of an offshore terminal arrangement and docking system that can accommodate oceangoing vessels and barges.
International sales of the Mid-Atlantic state’s wines grew by more than 74 percent in fiscal year 2013, ended June 30, to more than 5,800 cases, Gov. Bob McDonnell’s administration announced this month.
Genesis Energy is planning to break ground on a crude oil railroad unloading facility in Raceland, La., at a price of less than $75 million. When completed in 2014, the facility will be capable of processing two train units per day.
