April 2021

Cargo surge breaks March, Q1 records at Port of Los Angeles

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CMA CGM partner Energy Observer

As the world celebrated Earth Day on April 22, the Energy Observer vessel, a unique, hydrogen-powered floating laboratory supported by CMA CGM Group, docked in Long Beach, followed by a call to San Francisco the following week. The California stopovers are part of Energy Observer’s round-the-world journey to further ... [+]

CN bids for Kansas City Southern: CP has done same

In what appears to be a bidding war, CN Rail recently announced that it is engaging with the board of directors of Kansas City Southern to complete confirmatory due diligence and finalize a definitive merger agreement to combine the companies and create the premier railway for the 21st century. Canadian Pacific ... [+]

Port of Corpus Christi Among Leading Green Power Users

The Port of Corpus Christi has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Green Power Partnership as part of its ongoing commitment to the Port’s leadership role as an environmental steward in the Coastal Bend. The EPA’s Green Power Partnership seeks to reduce the negative health impacts of air emissions ... [+]

Hannibal Industries Sees eCommerce Boom

Hannibal Industries, one of the largest steel pallet rack manufacturers in the U.S., announced that in spite of the unforeseen challenges of 2020. The company grew in key areas and is well-positioned to continue that growth through 2021. As a result of the pandemic, consumer behavior has shifted to ... [+]

Harren Bulkers takes Post-Panamax and adds two more bulk carriers

Bremen-based shipping company Harren Bulkers announces the acquisition of the Post-Panamax bulker Topas (built 2011). The ship will be named Pablo. With an overall length of 229.2 m (beam 38.0 m, draft 14.9 m), Pablo is currently the biggest ship in the Harren Bulkers fleet. The two sister ships Turmalin ... [+]

Lufthansa Cargo sets future of the airfreight center in Frankfurt

Lufthansa Cargo is pushing ahead with the modernization of its logistics center: The airfreight company recently signed one of the highest-volume contracts in its comprehensive infrastructure program. The detailed planning and realization of the new central high-rack storage system, the centerpiece of the Frankfurt hub, will be implemented with the ... [+]

OmniTRAX and River Ridge Strike Partnership

The Broe Group’s transportation affiliate, OmniTRAX has reached an agreement to partner with the River Ridge Development Authority to further develop the River Ridge Commerce Center's rail infrastructure and attract major employers to Southern Indiana. "Nationwide, our customers place high value on strategic locations and collaborative local partners, and ... [+]

Port Manatee extends agreement with fuels firm

Port Manatee looks to continue to serve the fuel needs of Southwest and Central Florida motorists for at least another 25 years under a renewed agreement slated to take effect May 1. As approved April 20 by the Manatee County Port Authority, Denver-based TransMontaigne Terminals LLC, which has been operating ... [+]

Port of Baltimore completes dredging

The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore completed dredging operations the week of April 19 to create a second, 50-foot deep container berth at its Seagirt Marine Terminal. The project, accomplished as part of the public-private partnership between the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA) and Ports ... [+]

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