Ports & Terminals

Sweden’s first OPS for cruise ships inaugurated in Stockholm

AJOT | September 18, 2024 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Ports of Stockholm has taken an important step towards more sustainable shipping by inaugurating Sweden's first onshore power connection for cruise ships. The facility allows ships to connect to electricity at berth, reducing emissions and noise levels. This strengthens Stockholm's position as a premium destination for sustainable cruise traffic.

NRF letter to President Biden on Potential East and Gulf Coast Strike

AJOT | September 17, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Ports & Terminals

AJOT | Top Story | September 17, 2024

Massport announces Lauren Gleason as new Port Director

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced today the appointment of Lauren Gleason to Massport Port Director, overseeing all Maritime business areas. Gleason has been at Massport since 2017, serving as Interim Port Director, Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy Port Director of Business Development during her tenure.

Combilift Wins Two Major Accolades at UKMHA Archie Awards

AJOT | September 17, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

The Combi-CB70E was celebrated for its groundbreaking ergonomic design. The 7-ton electric-powered, multidirectional counterbalance forklift is the shortest 7-ton capacity truck on the market, making it highly efficient with long loads in tight spaces. The truck’s surprisingly spacious cab, with floor-to-ceiling panoramic glass, provides operators with excellent visibility and enhanced safety.

Port of Antwerp: Chemical companies investigate waste water reuse with CHERISH₂O project

AJOT | September 17, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Chemical companies Ashland, BASF, Bayer, Borealis, Envalior, Evonik, ExxonMobil, Ineos, Lanxess, 3M, Monument Chemical, and TotalEnergies have at least one thing in common: water is essential to their operations. However, as the climate is changing, sufficient water is not always guaranteed. As part of the CHERISH2O project, they will be looking into long-term solutions to ensure a continuous water supply for both their production process and drinking water supply by switching to circular water use.

stabau and HUBTEX strengthen their partnership for the future

AJOT | September 17, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

50 years of stabau: German attachment supplier celebrates innovation and growth

AAPA Latam announces Juan Duarte as Executive President

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is pleased to announce the reconstitution of its presence in Latin America with the appointment of Juan Duarte as the first Latin American to serve as Executive President of AAPA in Latin America. This appointment marks a milestone in the history of the organization and reinforces its commitment to the region.

Port Authority’s Chief DEI Officers journey from young Latino immigrant to champion for diversity

AJOT | September 17, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

For Jose Febrillet, his position as the chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is more than a job. It’s a personal mission deeply rooted in his own experiences as a young immigrant from the Dominican Republic.

Prince Rupert Port Authority: Board of Directors appoint Peter Lanin as new chair

Initially appointed to the PRPA Board of Directors by the Government of British Columbia in 2019, Mr. Lantin is currently in his second term as the provincial appointee. During his tenure on the Board, he has served as Vice Chair, Chair of the Sustainability and Audit Committees, and as a Human Resources & Compensation Committee member.

Port of New Orleans announcement: Hurricane Francine

AJOT | September 13, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the New Orleans Public Belt (NOPB) have resumed all normal operations following Hurricane Francine

Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | Top Story | September 13, 2024

Port of Long Beach’s Cordero says port processed 913,873 TEUs in August up 33.9%

Speaking at a media briefing on September 12, 2024, Cordero and Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer, Port of Long Beach said the remainder of 2024 looks promising for the Port...

Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | Top Story | September 13, 2024

ILA strike gets closer to reality: National Retail Federation’s Gold

The contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance is set to expire on Sept. 30.

Ports applaud limited exemption, oppose broad crane tariffs

AJOT | September 13, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Jefferson County Port Authority purchases 18 acres along riverfront in Herculaneum for future port development

AJOT | September 13, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

$20 Million Acquisition includes the operations of Riverview Commerce Park, LLC, which will now serve as the first publicly owned terminal facility in Jefferson County...

Port Commission adopts a zero tax rate a self-reliant start to the next century

AJOT | September 13, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Brazoria County voters approved the creation of the Brazos River Harbor Navigation District of Brazoria County, Texas (now Port Freeport) in December 1925 and approved the issuance of $1 million in bonds for the purpose of engaging with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to divert the Brazos River.

Port of Long Beach achieves busiest month on record

AJOT | September 12, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

Potential tariff increases, labor negotiations contribute to peak shipping season

Containerization & Intermodal Institute presented 2024 Connie Award to Guenther and Taylor given Lifetime Achievement Award

AJOT | September 12, 2024 | Intermodal | Ports & Terminals | Trucking

17 individual scholarships bestowed to supply chain, logistics and transportation students and academic institutions

Storm Francine races across US South, slamming region with rain and wind

Reuters | September 12, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports | Ports & Terminals

Green Shipping

AJOT | Top Story | September 12, 2024

The Northwest Seaport Alliance welcomes largest ship to Tacoma Harbor

The Maersk Alette arrived at Husky Terminal in Tacoma on September 4th marking the largest vessel to call The Northwest Seaport Alliance’s (NWSA) South Harbor.