by Paul Scott Abbott Apr 10, 2017
New ocean carrier mega-alliances viewed as benefiting cargo owners
As new ocean carrier mega-alliances launch this month, shippers may expect service improvements and other benefits, according to container line and beneficial cargo owner executives speaking at a conference hosted by the Jacksonville Port Authority.
Trade opportunity seen between Cuba and Port of New Orleans
Significant potential exists for trade between Cuba’s Port of Mariel and the Port of New Orleans, but U.S. trade policy and Cuban economic hurdles stand in the way, according to opening addresses today at the Cargo Connections Conference in New Orleans.
Ports of central Gulf region advancing efforts to handle greater cargo volumes
The diverse ports of the central Gulf region are advancing projects to facilitate efficient handling of growing volumes of containerized commodities as well as liquid and dry bulk cargos.
Texas ports look to continue gaining from multibillion-dollar investments
Tens of billions of dollars of investments along the Texas Gulf Coast on the part of private and public sectors are helping position ports of the Lone Star State to benefit for decades to come.
Trump administration must advance plan for infrastructure, JAXPORT conferees told
Advancement of extensive U.S. transportation infrastructure projects is imperative, according to presenters today in the opening panel discussion at the JAXPORT Logistics & Intermodal Conference.
Distribution centers help drive Port of Virginia import growth
A proliferation of new distribution centers is helping spur dynamic gains in import volumes at The Port of Virginia.
Port of Virginia setting cargo marks, ready for 13,000-TEU containerships
Already bringing record cargo volumes across its docks, The Port of Virginia is prepared to step activity up another notch this year with the handling of mega-vessels carrying 13,000 or more 20-foot-equivalent units of containers.
Florida governor threatens ports over trade with Cuba
Florida Gov. Rick Scott, positioning for a 2018 run for U.S. Senate, is threatening to choke off state funds for Sunshine State ports benefiting from trade with Cuba.
Ports along Florida’s Gulf Coast advancing efforts to accommodate diverse cargo growth
Serving a diverse range of interests – from handling containers to moving bulk commodities and project cargos to supporting the offshore energy sector – ports of the Gulf Coast of Florida are advancing equally varied undertakings to meet current and future needs.
Carriers to blame for ocean rate cellar, Tampa gathering told by line executives
Ocean carriers have themselves to blame for today’s rock-bottom container freight rates, according to a pair of steamship line executives.
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