October 2021

Double Christening in the Port of Hamburg

The Mayor of the City of Dresden Annekatrin Klepsch and Prague's City Councillor for Culture Hana Třeštíková christened the new fire boats "Dresden" and "Prag" last week. The two new fire boats of the Flotte Hamburg were ceremonially christened "Dresden" and "Prag" on September 23 by their two sponsors, Dresden's Second Mayor Annekatrin Klepsch and Prague's City Councillor for Culture Hana Třeštíková. In the presence of Hamburg's First Mayor Dr Peter ... [+]

New Spot Market Technology from C.H. Robinson

With tight trucking capacity and market volatility pushing more freight into the spot market, global logistics provider C.H. Robinson has launched Market Rate IQTM – a new tool that shows companies how their spot rates compare to a trusted third-party benchmark and breaks down where they could save money. Created by ... [+]

Port of Hueneme Makes $5M Economic Development Grant

Through a competitive process based on merit, eligibility, and the availability of funds, the Port of Hueneme/Oxnard Harbor District was selected to receive a grant award totaling $5.1 million from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). This Department of Commerce's EDA investment will provide long-term infrastructure enhancements to maximize facility utilization ... [+]

Port of Lake Charles partners with Crowley, Entergy Louisiana

A cleaner, greener alternative source of power will soon be available for vessels working City Docks at the Port of Lake Charles. It’s the latest innovation by the new leadership team at the Port. It’s shore power — a portside electrical connection that’s run to a vessel at City Docks while ... [+]

Stena Line expands with new vessels at Stockholm Norvik Port

Shipping company Stena Line has chosen to invest in the Baltic Sea and Stockholm Norvik Port. The new Stena Scandica is the first of two extended vessels on the Ventspils – Stockholm Norvik Port route. The maiden call of Stena Line's new Stena Scandica vessel to Stockholm Norvik Port was on ... [+]

WFS acquires Pinnacle Logistics

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world’s largest air cargo handler and one of the leading providers of ground handling and technical services, announces the acquisition of IAS Logistics DFW, LLC (d/b/a “Pinnacle Logistics”), a leading provider of cargo handling services in the United States. Financial details were not disclosed.Headquartered in ... [+]