by Paul Scott Abbott Oct 19, 2015
Port of Virginia advancing program to keep growing container volumes
The Port of Virginia’s CEO John Reinhart says in the last twenty months the Port “has changed the dialogue from survival to a dialogue of future planning, sustainability, continued economic growth…” And the timing couldn’t be better as the growth in East Coast cargo is boosting box totals.
ICL’s Kendrick readies for retirement with world’s best industry in his blood
As he transitions into retirement after nearly a half a century in the transportation business, Jan Kendrick, senior vice president for commercial at Glen Allen, Va.-based Independent Container Line, is still convinced he’s been working in the best industry in the world.
Bistate port expands impact on economies in three states
Business is up and the impact study by the New York Shipping Association Inc. (NYSA) shows impressive increases in jobs and revenue for the region.
Security attains ‘steady state’ in 14 years after 9/11 tragedy
Maritime security has reached “a steady state of new normal” in the 14 years following the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, according to the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey executive who at that time headed the agency’s port security efforts.
Port of NY & NJ takes lead in enhancing performance
The Port of NY & NJ is implementing a neutral chassis-pooling plan to provide better efficiencies in the terminals and beyond.
New director sees Port of NY & NJ at ‘critical point’ with infrastructure
Molly Campbell the new Port Commerce Director, at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), knows both West and East coast ports and the commonality of building and maintaining the “critical infrastructure” to make them work.
Parker advancing customer focus at less-than-truckload leader Saia
While, over his more than three decades in business-to-business sales, Michael C. “Mike” Parker has seen plenty of change in how purchasing decisions are made, he believes the need for a customer-centric approach has never been greater.
South Carolina Inland Port furnishing cost savings, ‘green’ benefits
From BMW and Michelin to Rite Aid and Dollar Tree, manufacturers and retailers are increasingly looking to the South Carolina Inland Port to save shipping costs while reducing carbon footprints.
Houston’s Jacintoport offers Puerto Rico trade alternative
In a trade afflicted with sustained decline and a diminished ocean carrier service base, a fortnightly service from Houston’s Jacintoport terminal is offering an alternative to traditional Jacksonville-to-San Juan sailings.
Terminal Shipping’s Herb grows ship agency from Baltimore roots
Robert A. “Rob” Herb, president and owner of Baltimore-based Terminal Shipping Co. Inc., may jokingly call himself a native “Baltimoron,” but he’s no dummy when it comes to knowing the advantages of Maryland port facilities and serving the needs of a diverse array of shippers.
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