by Paul Scott Abbott Feb 24, 2020
Tampa AAPA conferees tackle host of port industry challenges
When Richard Wainio, then port director of the Port of Tampa, orchestrated the American Association of Port Authorities’ inaugural Shifting International Trade Routes Workshop, held in 2008, the big issue on the horizon was preparing for completion of Panama Canal expansion in 2014.
Seaports along Florida Gulf Coast enjoying significant diverse growth
With expanding containerized and breakbulk cargo service offerings and a wide range of activities extending beyond freight movement, ports along the Gulf Coast of Florida are collectively enjoying dynamic times.
Florida’s Atlantic Coast ports enhancing facilities to accommodate record activity
From deeper channels to enhanced terminal infrastructure, ports along the Atlantic Coast of Florida are positioning to handle ever-increasing cargo flows, including from megacontainerships of global carrier alliances.
GT USA Wilmington ambitiously lifting Delaware port operations to next level
In its second year operating Delaware’s Port of Wilmington, GT USA Wilmington remains focused on maximizing capability of existing port facilities and advancing ambitious plans for development of an all-new, $500 million-plus upriver terminal.
South Jersey Port Corp. setting course for its next half-century
With former Port of New York and New Jersey executive Andrew Saporito now at the helm, the South Jersey Port Corp. is setting the course for its next half-century, building upon its longstanding strengths in handling breakbulk and bulk cargos while bringing new facilities online.
PhilaPort well-positioned to benefit from deeper Delaware River channel
At long last, the endeavor to bring the Delaware River channel to 45-foot depth as far as Philadelphia is virtually complete, and PhilaPort – already experiencing dynamic growth in container and roll-on/roll-off volumes alike – is perfectly positioned to benefit both now and for the foreseeable future.
Anderson, Connor enthusiastically open AAPA conference in Tampa
Leaders of Port Tampa Bay and the hemispherewide American Association of Port Authorities gushed with enthusiasm today [Jan. 29] in opening the AAPA’s 13th annual Shifting Trade Conference in Tampa, Florida.
Theismann, Johnson & Johnson exec kick off SMC3 Jump Start conference
Conquering challenges with a positive attitude is critical to enduring success, according to speakers kicking off SMC3 Jump Start 2020 today [Jan. 27] in suburban Atlanta. Football legend Joe Theismann, in his keynote address before a gathering of more than 500 leaders of the less-than-truckload industry and related disciplines at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center in Cobb County, Georgia, urged attendees to embrace change.
Georgia Ports Authority marks 75 years of unparalleled growth
For centuries, global trade has been a linchpin of the economy of the area now known as Georgia, since even before the colony’s charter was granted in 1732 to Gen. James Oglethorpe.
Mason Mega Rail facility to enhance Savannah’s intermodal capabilities
The Port of Savannah, already the U.S. Southeast’s busiest intermodal gateway, is significantly bolstering its rail infrastructure to support swift, reliable links throughout much of the nation.
- 4
- 5
- 6(current)
- 7
- 8
© Copyright 1999–2024 American Journal of Transportation. All Rights Reserved