Topic: Ports

Widespread shipper resistance to PierPass changes are now being expressed to the Federal Maritime Commission, which has yet to approve the proposal.

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Port of Oakland containerized fresh fruit and vegetable shipments have surged by 36 percent since 2013, according to data released today.

CMA GGM said that the objective of this deal is to “grow its presence in the logistics sector, which is closely related to shipping.” And it added that the closing of this deal is subject to the completion of CEVA’s planned IPO on the SIX Swiss Exchange, which was announced on April 20, in addition to approval from regulatory authorities.

In a widely anticipated move this week, PierPass announced that it will overhaul the model used by its OffPeak program for truck traffic mitigation at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

While there are "justifiable concerns" about China’s trade practices, The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) continues to believe that productive engagement and negotiations are the best path to ensuring a fair and level playing field for mutually beneficial trade.

The Port of Long Beach has completed its best ever first quarter, with marine terminals handling almost 1.9 million TEUs January through March, while LA and Oakland had Lunar New Year slump

An innovative strategy to alleviate congestion on San Francisco Bay freeways, bridges, and cargo-centric arteries by extending nighttime operations was implemented by Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT) two years ago. According to the port, the solution has exceeded all expectations.

Global logistics experts speaking at the Port of Long Beach’s 14th annual “Pulse of the Ports Peak Season Forecast,” agreed that the potential threat of a trade war could halt otherwise strong growth in the exchange of cargo between Asia and the United States.

U.S. members of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) have “increased confidence” that their key priorities will be addressed after passage of an omnibus spending package to fund the federal government through September 30, 2018.

Container dwell time at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach improved in February despite historic volumes at both ports for the month of February.

The Port of Oakland issued a note of alarm about the consequences U.S. exporters may face if retaliatory measures are taken in response to tariffs imposed on inbound goods from China.

While ocean cargo gateways in San Pedro report record inbound throughput for the month the Port of Oakland notes that its containerized import volume increased by an astonishing 14.9 percent last month.

Port of Oakland officials today promised a digital shipping platform by mid-year to speed up global trade flows.

另一个表明美国港口将继续to differentiate their services as they become logistical hubs was signaled today by the Port of Oakland.

The concentration of high technology and commitment to sustainable transport practices in the San Francisco Bay Area became evident again today with the announcement that a battery-powered truck has entered the Port of Oakland fleet for the first time, testing the feasibility of zero-emission freight hauling.

U.S. ports are positioned for another solid year of growth, though the Trump administration's evolving stance on both domestic and international trade is a long-term development worth a close watch, according to Fitch Ratings in its latest sector briefing.

Although not name specific players, Lytle said "international shipping lines" view Oakland as a candidate for first-call service from Asia.

The Port of Rotterdam Authority and IBM recently announced their collaboration on a multi-year digitization initiative to transform the port’s operational environment using Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in the cloud to benefit the port and its stakeholders.

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, moving forward on a project within the Harbor District that will expedite the movement of cargo while mitigating its impact on the environment.