New ZPMC Cranes Will Augment Port of Oakland’s Big Ship Capability
Three new ship to shore container cranes, built by Shanghai-based ZPMC, will arrive at the Port of Oakland later this year and will enhance the ability of SSA’s Oakland International Container Terminal to handle 19,000 TEU ships and larger.
It’s Time to Remove a Century Old Restriction That Hurts US Shipping Commerce
It’s time to remove a century old restriction that hurts US shipping commerce - let foreign built ships transport goods between US Ports
Long Beach’s Hacegaba addresses West Coast market losses and PMSA criticism
The Port of Long Beach is looking at ways to win back customers recently lost to East and Gulf Coast ports and to respond to issues raised in a Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) report, according to Noel Hacegaba, deputy executive director for port operations.
Port of Long Beach’s New Desmond Replacement expected to open in August
The Port of Long Beach’s new bridge replacing the old Gerald Desmond is scheduled to be open for truck and commuter traffic by mid-August, according to a Port of Long Beach official.
Port of Hueneme’s Decas says agricultural shipments up 3% but vehicle imports way down
Port of Hueneme, agricultural imports and exports were up 3% for the 2020 with the year ending on June 30th but the Port’s vehicle import business is way down.
U.S. Government Issues Updated Sanctions Warning
U.S. Government Issues Updated Sanctions Warning to Maritime Shipping Community – Recommends Best Practices to Mitigate Risk
AMP and AWO urge unified US Covid-19 protocols and support for the Jones Act
Michael Roberts, president of the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), called upon US Coast Guard Captains of the Port to agree on a unified set of protocols regarding Covid-19 treatment of mariners on U.S. flag vessels operating in the non-contiguous trades serving Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico.
AgTC’s virtual annual conference hails FMC’s Rebecca Dye
The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) accorded Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye its “Person of the Year” award for her work implementing new demurrage and detention rules that help shippers and U.S. agricultural exporters.
Every cloud has a silver lining, even in a perfect storm
Challenges, but also opportunities for the energy and terminals sector
How to Protect the Network When it’s a Moving Target
Transportation companies face unique IT security challenges. Here’s how to overcome them.

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