Infrastructure

Port handled 9.5 million TEUs in 2018 and believes technology can help solve “persistent systemic problems.”

Container volumes increased 7.5 percent; the port is dredging and adding cranes, truck gates and rail capacity to accommodate more growth.

No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred early Monday morning, but both the crane and Evergreen ship sustained damage.

International Longshore and Warehouse Union says plan to automate Pier 400 puts robots ahead of people.

Numerous flights in and out of New York’s LaGuardia Friday morning were canceled or rerouted due to a shortage of federal air traffic control and safety personnel.

Executive Director Mario Cordero says even after a record 2018 the port is hopeful for additional volumes.

SpaceX’s lease on a 19-acre site at the port will end in February, while Cal Cartage will close its warehouse on an 85-acre site in July.

The barge would move containers between the Wando Welch and Hugh K. Leatherman terminals.

The port handled a record amount of container volumes in 2018, but the outlook for the coming year is uncertain, according to the port’s maritime director.

The Port of Rotterdam, which ranks 10th worldwide in terms of total throughput, can transport goods to a consumer base of about 40 million people.

But Drewry’s senior analyst of ports and terminals cautions growth will slow in 2019.

The Connecticut Port Authority said the 20-year agreement with the terminal operator offers “a substantial increase in revenue versus the current operations.”

Arian was the president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union from 1991 to 1994 and also served as president of Local 13 in Los Angeles.

With an estimated 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power projected for the United States by 2030, Virginia believes its port facilities could play a central role.

Container lessors board elects a chairman; four industry veterans get promotions.

More than 676,000 boxes of grapes, peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums were offloaded as the import season got under way.

For many people, myself included, the holidays are a time for reflection and looking ahead at what’s to come. And although I tend to think making specific predictions is an easy way to make oneself look foolish, as I look back on 2018, I do expect two of the same key themes to dominate headlines […]

More than 130,000 containers have made the trip up and down the James River.

Nighttime operations and mobility, sustainability and digitization projects are in the works.

TRAC Intermodal says inventory optimization as well as new and added equipment have eased shortages.

The U.S. Department of Transportation expects to offer up to $902.5 million for its Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grant program in fiscal year 2019.

Agricultural exporters concerned about shift to U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.

The largest U.S. terminal operator and stevedore gets 50-year lease for terminals at the Port of New Orleans and will invest $66.5 million in infrastructure and equipment.

Appointments are announced by the California Board of Pilot Commissioners, Gebrüder Weiss, Manatee, Oakland and Brownsville ports and Wet FFA Brokers Association

Terminals being hit with heavy volumes because of tariffs at a time when many longshoremen are taking vacation.

Jebel Ali Terminal 4 will feature what the company is hailing as a revolutionary racking system and will be ready by Expo 2020.

China’s COSCO Shipping is being forced to sell the facility as part of its acquisition of container carrier Orient Overseas Container Line this summer.

The port sector has been much slower to adopt automation programs than comparable industries, according to a new report from McKinsey & Co.

Transportation Secretary Chao says the funding will support road, rail, transit and port infrastructure projects across the country.

Ocean Alliance carrier will add Port Tampa Bay to the rotation of its transpacific Gulf of Mexico Express service.

“The Northeast Georgia Inland Port will be situated in the heart of the manufacturing and logistics corridor along Interstate 85” in Hall County, says Gov. Nathan Deal.

Eamonn Killeen tapped to lead real estate division; Vincent Touya selected as managing director.

Alaska Railroad remains shut down, but neither TOTE Maritime Alaska nor Matson reports injuries or damage.

Maritime port authorities say they are under pressure from Customs and Border Protection to build new on-site facilities for the agency’s officers.

A senior director of external relations is appointed in Washington, and a public safety chief is hired in Texas.

Centralized location allows vehicle manufacturers to save on their inland distribution costs, says CEO John Murray.

Impact Transportation buys $275,000 battery-powered tractor for yard operations.

Daniel Maffei could return to the agency and could be joined by Florida maritime industry veteran L. E. Sola.

CBP is closing several lanes at two California ports as it prepares for the arrival of the migrant caravan moving through Mexico.

San Francisco firm has developed real-time collaborative logistics platform that “keeps everyone on the same page across the supply chain ecosystem.”

Commissioner Dye said field interviews regarding Fact Finding 28 investigation offer industry further clarity on Federal Maritime Commission report’s objectives.

Katie Gerard is hired in Washington; Matt Balzola is promoted in Wisconsin.

Preliminary analysis points to a combustible fuel or other compound inside the container bound for Taiwan.

Lineage Cool Port Oakland is a collaboration between Lineage Logistics and Dreisbach Enterprises.

Sam Ruda becomes the interim director for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; Clark Robertson joins the Port of Corpus Christi as chief operating officer.

Nicole D’Agostino is tapped as a business development manager; Don Davis is hired as vice president of strategic fleet solutions.

David Parrott is promoted to vice president, and Holly Cuccolo is hired to lead solutions design.

The American Association of Port Authorities inducts officers; California businessman is sworn in; and longtime employee is promoted.

Greek ship tracking company appoints chief operating officer; North American stevedore and marine terminal operator names director of business development.

The president has 60 days to review the determination of intellectual property infringement.

Chairman of the board elected to lead railway; managing director hired in Singapore.

A CFO with a “different background” is taking over in Switzerland; a sales position is created and filled in the Netherlands.

International nonprofit names members of advisory council and board of directors; payment, supply chain and logistics companies announce hires.

New president leads domestic and international operations; French company appoints executive board; and Jamaican maritime leader chairs subcommittee.

JAXPORT has named Jacqueline Glass as its new director of procurement services. Glass has more than 25 years of experience as a supply chain professional focused on strategic sourcing and contract negotiation. Most recently she served as the senior manager of procurement for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. In her new role, Glass also will be […]

CEO retiring and COO moving up; aerospace logistics company filling newly created commercial role.

Icelandic cargo shipping firm names interim managing director of U.S. operations; American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials taps next executive director.

Promotions come with new responsibilities and ways of doing business to best serve customers.

Connecticut Port Authority hires business development and special projects manager; British International Freight Association brings on an additional trainer.

Railroad makes leadership moves; 3PL opens and staffs Tennessee office.

DeLaney elected to board of directors, Rea joins executive group, Hernandez promoted and Herrera hired.

Lucas Keuhner is promoted to executive vice president; hired are Peder Winther as EVP, Owen Schmidt as COO and Alexandra Lersey as controller.

Port has a new chairman of the board; logistics companies in the United States and Europe fill roles.

Powell returns as chief technology officer; Gingsjo promoted to head project management services.

Appointments take place from California to the Midwest to Florida.

Cameron and Hacegaba named co-leaders; Born’s contract extended; and Doorley promoted.

Cannata, Schiller and Tierney join leadership team; Vekshin tapped to lead charter cargo operations.

Kramer appointed as president; Hughes named director of sales; and Atkinson tapped as senior director of supply chain.

Airline names managing director of cargo operations; supply chain integration platform hires two vice presidents.

Railway and railcar repair company announce senior management promotions; industry veteran joins board.

The container and railcar leasing company’s year-over-year net income increased more than 50 percent in Q2.

Check out the latest hires and promotions in logistics, port management, transportation technology and maritime insurance.

Ruest and Owens named CEOs; Krishnamoorthy hired as VP of engineering.

Tennison promoted, Coleman hired and Egoscue elected.

CEO, SVP, sales director and consultants appointed.

Butner elected board president; Magnusson joins advisory committee; Oud named to panel; and Pulfer hired in Ohio.

Prime minister wants to “show off our prowess in business, finance, trade and commerce” and logistics.

Swart tapped as president; Hunt named COO; and Tuthill hired as CCO.

Industry veterans get COO, EVP roles.

Companies announce employees’ promotions.

Board chair, directors, managers and chief wharfinger named.

Jensen is tapped as a commissioner; air cargo carrier announces leadership team appointments.

Allen Sutherland named VP of law; Messer promoted to sales manager.

Brückner promoted to assistant vice president; Lengenfelder joins port marketing department.

Daugherty leading joint venture of APL and Fujitrans; Proulx heading operations for logistics provider; and Hendricks chairing board.

Growing company promotes and hires.

Port has new CCO; Cleveland company hires managers; and insurance group appoints board members.

Watkins leading talent acquisition; Monson heading software provider; Mitchell overseeing human resources; and Coda is taking helm.

DeMarco hired as chief commercial officer for Florida port; Wagoner tapped to head sales and marketing in western United States and Canada.

Knight is named general counsel; Tanggaard is first male member of Norwegian group promoting female participation in maritime industry.

Lindsey is named branch manager; Mordhorst gets promotion.

Logistics company hires key account manager; properties group names corporate affairs lead; airline taps commercial activities chief; industry groups elect board members; and longtime public servant becomes EVP.

Israel-based container shipping carrier makes senior management changes; transportation intelligence provider names VP of North American sales.

Surett is promoted to CFO; Cornede is named executive director; Matthews is tapped as association president.

Schwichtenberg named safety chief; Malin will head operations.

UPS names former Xerox exec as marketing chief; Railinc promotes IT leader.

Crowley promotes attorney; new VP driving Xeneta sales in North America

Bailey and Brittin leading Transportation Institute at the University of Denver; Gonçalves joining Institute of International Container Lessors; and O’Brien and Bordelon serving Shipbuilders Council.

Lifshatz is appointed CFO; Thrasher and Pay get new roles.

Senger-Weiss will succeed Niessner as Gebrüder Weiss CEO; Destriau has been named CFO of ZIM; and Team Worldwide makes appointments.