February 2016
Oakland, CA - January 29, 2016: The Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has renewed a project labor agreement that will increase East Bay hiring for Port-related capital projects. The five-year pact approved last night is intended to boost earnings for local workers that totaled $4.4 million in FY14-15 and increase the number of local workers entering the construction industry.
"Our goal was to update the original agreement to strengthen ...
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The Port of Los Angeles is celebrating the second annual Lunar New Year on February 6 by honoring the Year of the Fire Monkey.
This year’s cultural performances will enhance the multicultural experience. New to the Port’s Lunar New year Festival are Fujima Seiyumi Kai, Tai Chi with Angie Sierra and ...
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Rickenbacker International Airport enjoyed strong success in 2015 and is poised for even greater things in 2016, reports officials at Columbus Regional Airport Authority.
“Significant increases in cargo activity, a new international market and new facilities to accommodate growth will only add to the impressive economic impact cargo and logistics already ...
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The American Apparel & Footwear Association, a trade association representing more than 1,000 brands with members from across the entire fashion supply chain, says TPP will bring opportunities. The trade group urges the Obama Administration and Congress to work together for timely approval, seamless implementation
"With the TPP covering 40% of ...
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CaroTrans has entered into a significant partnership with Thrutainers International, an established NVOCC in South Africa. This cooperation creates a solid, comprehensive US- Sub-Saharan Africa import/export LCL service network in this important trade lane. In 2016, Sub-Saharan Africa is forecasted to have a 3.5% GDP increase over 2015, the U.S. ...
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C.H. Robinson opened a new state of the art certified cargo screening facility (CCSF) in Carson, CA, on January 27 that will better support air service in the Los Angeles area, reduce delays for customers, and improve tracking capabilities. This is the second CCSF operated by C.H. Robinson. The first ...
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Stevedore and terminal operating company Ports America is focusing its business strategies on increasing its West Coast presence through additional investments and expansion of services into new terminals. Areas of concentration include Los Angeles, Long Beach, the Pacific Northwest and western Canada. These regions have been identified as most suited ...
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The Reunion Island became CMA CGM Group’s maritime hub in the Indian Ocean in late January.
CMA CGM is offering five weekly calls via Reunion Island, compared to three previously. Reunion Island links CMA CGM with Europe, Australia, Asia, India, East Africa, West Africa and South Africa. The change means the ...
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South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) posted 10% container growth in 2015, a year highlighted by strong volumes and significant progress on the harbor deepening project.
SCPA handled 144,718 TEUs in December, pushing total container volume to 1.97 million in 2015.
As measured in pier containers, or total boxes handled, SCPA's two container ...
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United Airlines has announced that it will introduce daily nonstop flights between its San Francisco International Airport hub and Singapore's Changi Airport, effective June 1, 2016 (westbound), subject to government approval. United will be the first airline to offer nonstop service between San Francisco and Singapore, and this will be ...
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