Ports in Houston and New Orleans reported strong cargo container flows during February, boosted by exports of plastics and chemicals.
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Cargo flow remained constant at ports in Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, but slowed slightly in New Orleans.
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Steel, crude oil and refrigerated shipments rose as ports in Texas, Louisiana and Alabama recorded increased freight volumes in 2022.
RoadOne IntermodaLogistics has acquired The Transporter Inc., an intermodal service provider with facilities in Houston, Dallas and Laredo, Texas.
Port Houston plans to begin implementing fees for long-dwell containers beginning Feb. 1.
Auto imports, crude oil and petroleum shipments rose as ports in Houston, Corpus Christi and New Orleans recorded mixed freight volumes in November.
Gulf Coast ports got a boost in October from imports of steel, plywood and bagged goods, as well as exports of crude oil.
The Port of Houston announced it will begin implementing fees for long-dwell containers beginning Dec. 1.
DOT should consider trucking and other supply chain costs in its push to expand off-site and inland container facilities, transportation executives caution.
Port Houston reported a 26% year-over-year increase in cargo volume in September.
Port Houston recently ordered 29 container cranes for a total of $106.1 million.
Port officials and carriers prepare for hurricanes and other emergency situations year-round.
The ports at Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, continue to see monthly cargo growth from oil and steel shipments.
Ports in Houston, Corpus Christi, Texas, and Mobile, Alabama, continued to see increased cargo volume in July.
Container, crude oil and petroleum shipments rose as ports in Houston and Corpus Christi recorded strong freight volumes in June.
Container and breakbulk volumes rise as Gulf Coast ports record strong shipping volumes in May.
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