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December 2021

First non-stop trip between China and Port of Montreal

For the first time in its history, last week the Port of Montreal welcomed a container ship straight from China, without cargo transshipment in the Mediterranean.Chartered by freight forwarder Fracht FWO, the Happy Rover docked on Sunday, November 14 at Racine Terminal, operated by Montreal Gateways Terminal Partnership (MGTP), to unload its containers. Connected worldwide to over 140 countries, the Port of Montreal has a growing trade relationship with Asia, ... [+]

OptRail plans with Union Pacific

Optrail, a digital tech company focused on rail innovation, and Union Pacific Railroad today announced implementation of Advanced Movement Planner (AMP) as part of the railroad’s new CADX system. CADX is the primary technology used by Union Pacific’s dispatchers to manage train movement safely and efficiently across its 23-state network. ... [+]

Port of Oakland cargo volume off; blame vessel bypass

Port of Oakland total cargo volume declined 20% last month, according to statistics released on November 29. The Port said containerized import volume dropped 14% compared to October 2020 totals. Exports were down 27%.The Port attributed its cargo volume dip to declining vessel traffic. Forty-three% fewer ships stopped in Oakland ... [+]

Titan America Expands in Port Tampa Bay

Titan Florida LLC, a subsidiary of Titan America LLC, has announced the construction of a 70,000-ton dome at its Port Tampa Bay Terminal, making the terminal one of the largest of its kind in the United States. The project supports the growing customer demand for Titan's products and services in ... [+]