Port of New Orleans
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Rail
Amtrak takes fight for Mobile-New Orleans passenger service to STB
Amtrak wants to establish passenger rail service between Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans, but CSX, Norfolk Southern and the Port of Mobile have some reservations.…
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American Shipper
Among Piers: South Carolina Ports COO Woman of the Year
“As we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the time to accelerate our throughput and growth,” says Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf.
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Rail
Towing vessel damages CSX bridge in Louisiana
A towing vessel struck a CSX swing bridge near Slidell, Louisiana, very early Wednesday morning. Rail operations have since resumed at a reduced speed.
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American Shipper
Five vessels diverted from Port of New Orleans
Some ships bypass calls at Port NOLA this week, although Port Houston reports no schedule changes.
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Weather and Critical Events
Ports closed as tropical cyclones approach US (with forecast video)
Ocean cargo will be delayed as back-to-back tropical cyclones eye the U.S. Gulf Coast.
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Weather and Critical Events
Port restrictions set ahead of dual land-falling hurricanes
Ocean cargo will be delayed as two back-to-back hurricanes are forecast to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast.
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American Shipper
FMC finds NY/NJ port ‘minimally impacted’ operationally by COVID-19
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission found during its Fact Finding 29 investigation that the Port of New York and New Jersey showed supply chain resolve…
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Maritime
Funding go-ahead for Mississippi River deepening seen as boon for exports
Project will increase available ship capacity within two years.
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American Shipper
FMC examines COVID-19 impacts on New York/New Jersey ports
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission enters “phase two” of its fact-finding investigation into COVID-19 impacts on container shipping in the Port of New York and…
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American Shipper
Project cargoes keep AAL’s ships calling US Gulf ports
AAL Shipping, an operator of “mega-size” project cargo ships, expects rebound for smaller U.S. import and export project cargoes in 2021, if COVID-19 pandemic subsides…
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