The current percentage of vessels with capacity in excess of 14,000 TEUs will double within the next 3 years, according to an analysis from Lars Jensen, CEO of SeaIntelligence Consulting.
Jaxport sets new cargo records in FY2017
The North Florida port’s public seaport terminals experienced record growth in containerized cargo, as well as vehicles and overall tonnage for the 2017 fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30.
Commentary: Digital infrastructure as part of a national freight movement solution
To position the U.S. economy for long-term competitiveness, we need to embrace public-private partnerships and technology that will bring transportation infrastructure into the 21st Century, according to Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka.
SeaLand to add Port Everglades to South American Express loop
The intra-Americas subsidiary of ocean shipping giant Maersk Line will add the South Florida port to the weekly rotation of the South American Express service at the end of the month, according to Port Everglades terminal operator SAAM.
Ocean carriers impose port congestion fee for Banjul imports
A lack of space at the terminal has resulted in imposed fees ranging from $150 to $300 per container, which cover all trades into Banjul, Gambia, according to announcements issued by CMA CGM and Maersk Line.
Crewman medevaced from cargo ship after injury near Alaska
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew was dispatched to remove the unidentified injured crewman from a 655-foot Ultramax bulk carrier.
imec Messtechnik launches cloud-based cold chain monitoring device
The Germany-based data logging company introduced its latest cold chain monitoring device, tempmate.®-GS, constructed for air, ocean and road transit.
UPS pilots cargo bikes in Toronto
The U.S.-based parcel delivery company announced at a press conference in Toronto on Monday that it has launched a pilot project using bicycle to deliver parcels throughout the Canadian city.
Lidl, Shipt launch pilot grocery delivery service in Greenville, S.C.
The German grocer has partnered with the grocery delivery service provider Shipt to provide app-based grocery shopping and delivery in the Greenville, S.C. area.
Executive Moves: Port Freeport, Jaxport, ACI World and DRPT
Port Freeport names CFO; Jaxport’s board of directors elects new officers; ACI selects chairman and vice-chairman of the ACI World governing board; and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation appoints chief of rail transportation.