by Paul Scott Abbott Nov 13, 2017
Project carrier vetting held as vital, but common standard seen elusive
Careful vetting of carrier partners is essential in today’s breakbulk and project cargo environment, but a standard evaluative process is likely to remain elusive, according to industry leaders.
Shippers hope carriers will partner in meeting challenges, conferees told
Beneficial cargo owners are hopeful that ocean carriers will collaborate with them in mutually addressing challenges, according to commentary at the South Carolina International Trade Conference.
Baltimore tunnel plan hits snag as CSX pulls support
The plan to raise the clearance of an antiquated tunnel beneath downtown Baltimore has hit a major snag as CSX Corp. has pulled its support on the eve of a federal grant submission deadline.
Prince seizes cold chain’s last frontier as he puts Tiger Cool Express on track
Intermodal industry veteran Ted Prince seems to have the tiger by the tail.
Favorable outlook for projects seen by keynoter at Breakbulk Americas
A favorable outlook is seen for energy-related project opportunities, according to engineering, procurement and construction company executive Ed Gore, speaking today [Wednesday, Oct. 18] in the opening keynote session of the 28th annual Breakbulk Americas conference and exhibition, hosted by Port Houston, which has drawn more than 4,000 registrants to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.
Georgia’s Port of Savannah on pace to top 4 million TEUs
The Port of Savannah is on pace to top the 4 million mark in TEU this year, continuing to be the fastest-growing U.S. containerport, according to Griff Lynch, executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA).
Port of NY & NJ’s big-ship-serving gateway on record pace, delivering for region, nation
The longtime busiest containerport on North America’s Atlantic Coast, the Port of New York and New Jersey is on a record pace this year and, with major enhancements recently completed and collaboratively in the works, is poised to deliver as the U.S. East Coast gateway of choice for decades to come.
Ally Global Logistics’ Zambo helps clients thrive in export of lumber, logs
Employing life lessons learned on the hardwood basketball court, Steve Zambo is pressing on as a leader in facilitating exports of lumber and logs.
Smaller railroads playing bigger role in intermodal
The big Class Is are by no means the only railroads providing critical links in the U.S. intermodal network.
Harvey can’t keep Texas ports down
While estimates of total economic losses related to Hurricane Harvey are climbing to nearly $200 billion, major Texas seaports have shown their resiliency, sustaining minimal damage to port infrastructure and with most operations having resumed by a week and a half after the storm’s initial landfall.
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