by Matt Guasco Oct 12, 2016
Yangshan deepwater port – 8th wonder of the world
In 1933 Carl Denham called King Kong the 8th Wonder of the World. If he were alive today, actor Robert Armstrong might say that distinction belonged to Yangshan Port.
Ukrainian operator Antonov benefits from US-Ukraine Open Skies Agreement
The US Department of Transportation has granted Ukrainan operator Antonov Company t/a Antonov Airlines broad air charter exemptions for flights to and from the USA. These exemptions follow the US-Ukraine Open Skies agreement which became effective earlier this year.
Port of New York/New Jersey is meeting tomorrow’s challenges
The Port of NY/NJ has challenges, which will require planning for handling a generation of ships yet to be built and cargoes to be borne.
PANYNJ Port Industry Day
The New York – New Jersey Port Promotion Association hosted their 16th annual event Monday at Liberty House in Jersey City, N.J. Turnout was strong and networking was brisk on issues from the Hanjin backlash to port productivity.
A Shot in the Arm for Russian Cargo
Khabarovsk to Samarga: The Russian logistics firm Samarga – Holding has pledged to raise $6.5 billion to build a new railway corridor linking Eastern and Western Russia via connections between the Samarga River and the Trans-Siberian Railway (TSR).
Working through the Maelstrom – Hanjin’s Status
It will still be many weeks before the total effect of Hanjin’s bankruptcy can be measured. Not only are the vessels, their cargos and crews affected, but ports and labor have also been embroiled in this chaos.
Raising Crane – Getting a leg up on Ship-to-Shore Operations
Over the last several years, ocean carriers have been seeking to reduce operating costs through what they have termed “Economies of Scale”.
Tanked and Heading South – The U.S. Truck Load Capacity Gap
Industry leaders warn that 2017 could be a tough year for domestic transportation. As states and the federal government tighten regulations on clean trucks, hours of service and comprehensive driver training, the effects will be felt throughout the trucking community.
Looking after the Crew – Hanjin’s Legacy
The transport community is reeling from last week’s unexpected bankruptcy. Containers are stranded at ports worldwide. Ships lay at anchor, embargoed from terminals that fear they will be seized and held once docked.
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