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SeaCube unique vantage point of reefer tech trends

George Lauriat | March 18, 2024 | Logistics

SeaCube CEO Robert Sappio discusses tech trends in the reefer business.

DHL’s temperature-controlled logistics important link in the pharmaceutical supply chain

Chris Barnett | March 18, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Logistics

DHL Forwarding’s (DGF) is laser focused on the demanding logistics of the most time sensitive of all perishables — pharmaceuticals.

Northwest Seaport Alliance rebound continues

AJOT | March 18, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The NWSA continues to post solid numbers with new infrastructure projects contributing to the gateway.

Lynden’s unique mixed modal solutions answer the call of the wild

Lynden, which operates in the wilds of Alaska, the Yukon Territory and Hawaii has a multi modal solution for all freight to all addresses no matter how remote.

Port of Long Beach February box numbers up over 24%

AJOT | March 18, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Port of Long Beach handles 674,723 TEUs in February, up 24.1% over 2023.

Port of Galveston gearing up for new business

Port of Galveston has a reputation as the “Port of Everything” and is gearing up its West Port Complex to handle even more of everything.

Semiconductor industry drives strong demand for project logistics

Stuart Todd | March 18, 2024 | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project

Semiconductor sourcing, manufacturing diversification, and the adoption of modularization is driving a strong demand for project logistics.

GPA eyes container growth at the Port of Savannah

Peter Buxbaum | March 18, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Rail investments, increased trade with India are two key developments.

Georgia’s Port of Brunswick in bid for top auto gateway

$260 million in investments gives Port of Brunswick room to grow.

Georgia Ports makes inroads on inland transport

AJOT | March 18, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Inland developments key to the future growth of throughput for ocean terminals.

GSC announces its expansion at Port of Savannah

Stas Margaronis | March 18, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Oakland, California based GSC, one of the largest 3PLs in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest, announced that it is expanding its services by opening an office at the Port of Savannah.

Port of Prince Rupert stepping up expansion projects amidst declining volumes

Leo Ryan | March 18, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Following a period up till three years ago as arguably the fastest-growing container port in North America, the Port of Prince Rupert in northern British Columbia is pursuing a comprehensive strategy to broaden its cargo base by developing big new transloading infrastructure and energy export facilities.

Port of Vancouver focusing on long-term growth trajectory

Leo Ryan | March 18, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Following a decline in container cargo last year, 2024 is showing signs of an uptick at Canada’s largest port while latest available 2023 figures for total traffic to mid-June point to continuing robust shipments of bulk commodities led by grain.

Cybersecurity initiative a “wake up call” for US ports

Stas Margaronis | March 18, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

American Journal of Transportation’s California-based port correspondent Stas Margaronis in a recent video interview with the Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Eugene “Gene” Seroka addressed the cyber security challenges to US ports and specifically to the Port of Los Angeles.

U.S. Navy Secretary seeks Korean and Japanese investment in U.S. shipbuilding

Stas Margaronis | March 18, 2024 | Maritime

U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro has been meeting with shipbuilders in Japan and Korea to encourage them to establish new shipbuilding operations in the United States.

Automotive near-shoring to backdrop of geopolitical tensions

Stuart Todd | February 20, 2024 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

The COVID pandemic and the havoc it wreaked on global supply chains and transportation networks, is widely-viewed as serving to galvanize shippers into considering a near-shoring strategy, with the aim of reducing risks from unforeseen events and enhancing visibility and control over processes spanning raw material procurement to order fulfilment.

Renewables continue record-breaking growth

AJOT | February 20, 2024 | Energy

Rystad Energy’s forecast robust despite supply chain concerns

PhilaPort has its sights set on growth

George Lauriat | February 19, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Up and down Philadelphia’s Delaware River terminal sites there is redevelopment, upgrades and even a new berth soon to be built – the first in fifty years. All reasons for the region’s shippers and shipping community to be optimistic about the future.

Port of Wilmington adds second weekly Dole service

AJOT | February 19, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

A game-changing shift occurred in the terminal management at the Port of Wilmington Delaware when in July of 2023, Enstructure took over the operations at the Port of Wilmington from GT USA Wilmington