Monday, February 27, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
While the National Retail Federation and other shipper associations are calling upon the U.S. Maritime Alliance and the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) to work together to avoid a one-day shutdown of East Coast and Gulf Coast ports this spring, some…
Tuesday, January 3, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Port executives in the U.S. are calling upon the new presidential administration to make good on campaign promises to invest in infrastructure. Meanwhile, domestic ocean cargo gateways are aiming to digitize their supply chain operations to accommodate larger vessels and the…
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
To keep cargo flowing efficiently through the nation's largest container port, the Port of Los Angeles and GE Transportation are partnering to pilot a port information portal, a unique approach to demonstrate the benefits of digitizing maritime shipping data and making it…
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) recently sent a multi-faceted document to President-Elect Donald Trump's transition team, outlining opportunities to, in the words of the president-elect's campaign, “Make America Great Again,” by strategic…
Monday, November 14, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles increased nearly 16 percent in October compared to the same period last year, while the Port of Oakland reports that its export volume reached a three-year high
Monday, October 31, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Hanjin Shipping's and Outer Harbor Terminal's (OHT) bankruptcies this year have raised questions about the legal separation of joint venture terminal operators that are often lease counterparties for U.S. ports, Fitch Ratings says.
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 · SCMR Staff
The agreement enables port professionals certified in AAPA's Professional Port Manager (PPM) program to earn up to six credit hours in the university's fully online, graduate degree programs in port management.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 · SCMR Staff
APA urges passing WRDA 2016 this year, enabling the much-needed return to biennial legislation and authorizing 21st century navigation channel improvements.
Monday, August 15, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Declining freight volumes and reconfigured container vessel deployments may give Asia's ports time to regroup, say industry analysts, who add that investment in infrastructure is badly needed.
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
While there have been many changes at the Port of Oakland recently, a measure of stability has been achieved with contract extension of its executive director.
Tuesday, June 28, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
An annual intelligence authorization act passed last month by the House of Representatives would crack down on cyber-security at U.S. seaports, the latest step to alleviate growing concerns over terror attacks on the maritime industry.
Monday, June 20, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Cuba's TC Mariel container terminal has already planned its transformation into a major trans-shipment hub after the U.S. trade embargo ends
Thursday, June 2, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
While California has long been a vital leader creating trade and transportation trends, the state is becoming stymied by a variety of problems it can't seem to solve.
Thursday, June 2, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Crowley Puerto Rico Services recently announced that it is continuing to invest in Puerto Rico with the execution of an additional $21 million construction contract for improvements and upgrades at its Isla Grande port terminal in San Juan.
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