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Gary G Burrows

Port of Baltimore Opens Temporary Channel

The Port of Baltimore said it has established the Fort Carroll Temporary Alternate Channel, located on the northeast side of the main channel in the vicinity of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, to provide limited access for commercially essential vessels.The 47-year-old, four-lane steel bridge collapsed March 26 when it was rammed by the 9,971-TEU Dali, chartered by A.P. Moller – Maersk. The accident killed six construction workers and sent vehicles ... [+]

Global Shipping Responds to Seized Aries

The global ocean shipping industry is calling for release of crews from two vessels seized by Houthis and Iran authorities during an outbreak of attacks on seafarers in the Red Sea region.International Maritime Organization Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez on April 23 called for release of the crews of the MSC ... [+]

ANTONOV Flies Yacht to America’s Cup Match

ANTONOV Airlines, an expert in super-heavy and oversized air transportation, completed the transport of the "flying" AC75 racing yachts for the American Magic team and supporting cargo from Providence, Rhode Island, to Barcelona, Spain, where the American Magic team is preparing to participate in the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup.The ... [+]

Retail Advocate Promotes French, Lukoskie

The National Retail Federation has promoted David French from senior vice president to executive vice president of government relations, and moved Adam Lukoskie from executive director of the NRF Foundation to serve as senior vice president.French, who will also become executive director of the National Council of Chain Restaurants, joined ... [+]

Port NOLA, Kearney Companies Extend Lease

The Port of New Orleans said it has reached a new 10-year lease arrangement with The Kearney Companies Inc., marking a milestone in the longstanding relationship between port, The Kearney Companies, and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad.The new consolidated lease agreement extends The Kearney Companies’ lease beyond the last ... [+]

Port of Long Beach Maintains Cargo Growth

Rising consumer confidence lifted trade moving through the Port of Long Beach in March, marking the seventh consecutive month of year-over-year cargo growth.Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 654,082 20-foot equivalent units, or TEUs, last month, an 8.3 percent increase from March 2023, for figures released April 15. Imports grew 8.4 ... [+]

Kuhlmey to Direct Liebherr USA Crane Division

Shane Kuhlmey, head of Liebherr USA Co.’s mining division, is transitioning to the new role of divisional director for crawler cranes, deep foundation machines and maritime cranes.As head of the mining division, Kuhlmey made a significant impact by building and leading a nationwide team of mining experts to achieve remarkable ... [+]

IATA, Partners Create Net Zero Roadmap Guide

The International Air Transport Association, together with several industry organizations, have released the first publication to compare 14 leading net zero CO2 transition roadmaps for aviation.In creating the Aviation Net Zero CO2 Transition Pathways Comparative Review, IATA collaborated with the Air Transportation Systems Laboratory at University College London, or UCL; ... [+]

Eureka Plans Advanced Great Lakes Vessel

Eureka Shipping, a Montreal-based cement carrier services provider, said it is building an advanced mechanical/pneumatic cement ship destined for operation in the Great Lakes.The 12,500-deadweight-tonne vessel is designed to replace two older vessels, while maintaining the same cargo capacity."Building a ship aligned with eco-friendly principles is a top priority for ... [+]

CSX, CPKC Unveil Hydrogen-fueled Locomotive

CSX has unveiled its first hydrogen-powered locomotive, the result of a successful partnership between CSX and Canadian Pacific Kansas City, or CPKC, and demonstrates the company's commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship.The hydrogen locomotive was converted from an existing diesel locomotive using a hydrogen conversion kit developed by CKPC. The ... [+]

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