December 2017

PANJIVA: JAXPORT LEADS NATION’S PORTS TO EIGHTH STRAIGHT HANDLING EXPANSION

JAXPORT led the nation’s ports in inbound container handling growth in October, according to Panjiva Inc., a global trade data company. Panjiva article “JAXPORT Leads Nation’s Ports to Eight Straight Handling Expansion” (Nov. 8, 2017) focused on the nation’s eighth consecutive month of growth in this sector. In October, container imports into the U.S. climbed by 5.8% over the same period a year ago, according to Panjiva’s data. The article points out ... [+]

Port Canaveral Hosts Opening Ceremony for New Port Security Operations Center

Port Canaveral officially opened the doors to a new Port Security Operations Center on November 29.  Located on the Port's north side, the new facility is adjacent to Canaveral Fire Rescue Station 54 and the Port's Interagency Maritime Operations Center.  The recently opened facility houses the operations of the U.S. ... [+]

Port of Everett’s New Rail Siding Ready for Cargo

The Port of Everett recently wrapped up construction on Phase II of its terminal rail expansion. The $5.25million project added a new 3,300-lineal foot double rail siding along the eastern edge of the Seaport, boosting the Port’s on-dock rail capacity from 9,600 to 12,500 lineal feet. The Port can now accommodate ... [+]