Kim Link Wills
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Port of Savannah volume down 9.7%
On the plus side, the Appalachian Regional Port nearly doubles the number of containers handled.
On the plus side, the Appalachian Regional Port nearly doubles the number of containers handled.
Ports on East and West coasts do expect cargo surge as manufacturing ramps up in China following coronavirus-caused shutdowns.
Two ships trapped in the Port of Brunswick since September 8 when the vehicle carrier Golden Ray capsized, have been allowed to leave, a prelude to a possible reopening of the port.
The Coast Guard said four men trapped inside the hull of the car carrier Golden Ray have been rescued through a hole cut in the bottom of the ship.
More than 24 hours after the car carrier Golden Ray capsized, Coast Guard rescuers have made contact with 4 trapped crewmembers.