November 2021
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and U.S. Port Envoy John D. Porcari visited the Port of Long Beach on Wednesday, November 17 to highlight state and federal measures being implemented to alleviate the current supply chain backlog, plan for future needs and thank frontline workers for moving record cargo volumes.
Overlooking the largest container port in the Port of Long Beach, Gov. Newsom outlined recent steps by the state to help unclog ...
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With current market conditions putting pressure on exports from China, Wallenius Wilhelmsen introduced new liner service from Dalian in Northeast China to North America in an effort to offer customers a reliable solution to meet their shipping needs. The new liner service was officially launched in October.WW’s Asia to North ...
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is focusing on standards, digitalization and addressing the skilled labor shortage to build resilience and ensure long-term sustainability post pandemic for ground handling activities.“There will be challenges as ground handling operations ramp up to meet growing demand as the aviation industry’s recovery from COVID-19 ...
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GT USA Wilmington (GTW), the US arm of Gulftainer, a privately owned independent port operator headquartered in the UAE, recently received its very first plywood vessel at the Port of Wilmington.CMPC, a multinational corporation, produces and markets wood, pulp, packaging products, household and non-household sanitary protection products, and tissue paper. ...
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North Carolina Governor Cooper recently announced the launch of the Wilmington Midwest Express, the North Carolina Ports Authority’s daily direct rail connection to the Midwest via the Carolina Connector Intermodal Rail Terminal in Rocky Mount, NC. This new service will supply a key intermodal capability of expediting shipping containers to ...
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Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther says that Houston is not immune to the challenges that ports across the nation are experiencing, as retailers rebuild their inventory to meet high demand. He noted that Houston docks are full, and the average ship waits about 60 hours before calling the port. However, ...
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Due to current market conditions, effective December 16th, 2021, a General Rate Increase (GRI) will apply for cargo Ex GUAYMAS and MAZATLAN in Mexico to all USA ports and Puerto Rico.General Rate Increase will be applied as follow:· 20’ $500/ 40’s $1000 per containerAbove GRI quantum apply to both REEFER ...
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Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announced its Atlas Air, Inc. subsidiary has expanded its partnership with Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, to enhance overall shipping efficiency in response to the growth of cross-border trade between China and Latin America. With the launch of daily flights, Cainiao's weekly ...
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Fortigo Collaborative Logistics is excited to celebrate its 20th anniversary in November. Born and raised in Austin, TX, Fortigo offers a leading on-demand Transportation Management System (TMS) and Freight Audit solution to large, multinational enterprises operating with complex and unique logistics requirements.The company was founded by George Kontoravdis, Ph.D. in ...
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Port Manatee has reached agreement for Regional Rail LLC to operate its seaport-owned short-line railroad through at least 2036, with options through 2051, advancing extended business opportunities for Manatee County’s rapidly growing seaport.Under an agreement to take effect Dec. 1, Port Manatee Railroad LLC is to be operated as a ...
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