b'38American Journal ofTransportation ajot.com(BOOMINGcontinuedernized gate and approach to from page 36) theterminalwecanensure collaborativeplanningeffortthat both the port and public betweenthefacilitystermi- are protected as the port con-nal operator, Delaware Rivertinuestogrow,saidJerry Stevedores and PhilaPort. Sweeney, chairman of Phila-With this grant PhilaPortPorts board of directors.isabletomeetthedemands of the current market and add muchneededcapacityinthe warehousespace,saidJeff Theobald,PhilaPortexecutive director and CEO. We receive calls daily from shippers look-ingfordrystorage.Withthe construction of a new 100,000 square-foot warehouse, we will have the ability to attract new business, that will result in the creationofadditionalfamily sustaining jobs for the region.GT USA has exclusive rights to operate and develop the Port of Wilmington. Construction of this proj-ect is slated to begin in 2024.Jerry SweeneyPort of Wilmington Delaware hitsUponcompletionoftheAdditional benefits of this new warehouse, Tioga Marine Terminal, which has recentlyprojectincludenewcargo the century mark seenanincreaseindemandcapture; improved truck cir-for pulp, project cargoes, steel,culationandterminaleffi-andlumberproducts,willciencies as well as improved By Tad Thompson, AJOT have over 800,000 square feetconnectionstotheregional, of on-dock warehousing. multimodalnetwork;safety As the Port of Wilmington celebrates itsates the port, is confident of continuing the suc- The safety improvementsandsecurityimprovements; centennial anniversary, Joe Cruise, CEO, GTcesses of last year. 2022 turned out to be a veryfortheentrancetotheter- andenvironmentalbenefits USA Wilmington, also applauds the Delawaresuccessful year for The Port of Wilmington.Rev- minal,includingcompletionresultingfromreducedtruck seaportsrecentsuccessandplansforvastenue showed a 19% increase while cargo tonnageofamodernizedgate,willqueuing/idling and conversion future expansion. throughput increased by 24% over 2021. increaseterminalefficiencyof cargo from truck to rail.In a written response to questions from thewhile reducing emissions andThenewon-dockware-AmericanJournalofTransportation,Cruisee dgemoors itet erminalC onstrUCtion increasing safety for both porthouse and gate modernization noted Feb. 14 that the growth achieved by theThis year, GT USA will commence con- and non-port related entities. is just the latest chapter in the Port of Wilmington in 2022 has continued intostruction of a new state of the art common userSafety of our labor force(BOOMINGcontinued on 2023. GT USA Wilmington (GTW), which oper- (CENTURYcontinued on page 40) isparamount.Withamod- page 40)EXPERIENCE & INTEGRITY CHOOSE THE FUMIGATION COMPANY WITH BOTHWhen you need a fumigation company for your import/export treatments, choose the company that is: Serious About Safety and Integrity:Not only do we use our own lock-down system, but we provide security 24/7 throughout the fumigation.Unmatched in the Industry:Our fumigation experience andknowledge of food safety and FMSA requirements are top-notch, including Sanitary Transport and Supply Chain preventive controls.Trustworthy for Your Peace of Mind:Rest easy knowing you have a fully documented safety program and that licensing and fumigation records are always available for full transparency and traceability.WESTERN FUMIGATION CHECKS ALL THOSE BOXES.CONTACT US [email protected] westernfumigation.comWestern Fumigation WTA-AJOT Ad.indd 1 9/22/22 4:17 PM'