North America news – Page 45
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NewsProject cargo corridors simplify permit procedure in British Columbia
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure in British Columbia and lower mainland ports in the Canadian province have worked together to create project cargo corridors that will simplify the permit approval process for non-divisible loads.
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NewsMiller joins Tacoma
The port of Tacoma in Washington has appointed Mark Miller to lead its information technology team.
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NewsUS and Japan agree trade deal
The USA and Japan have reached a trade agreement regarding market access for certain agricultural and industrial goods.
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NewsBarnhart plans Viant acquisition
Barnhart Crane and Rigging has entered into an agreement to acquire Viant Crane.
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NewsUSMCA moves forward
On December 10, 2019, the USA, Canada and Mexico moved forward with the trilateral trade deal that is set to replace NAFTA, with the accord now in the hands of the US and Canadian legislatures for final approval.
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NewsEntrec sells Canadian crane assets
Entrec Corporation has completed the sale of its Canadian crane business and assets to Sterling Crane, part of Marmon Crane Services, a Berkshire Hathaway company.
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NewsLurline gets ready for voyage
Hawaii-headquartered Matson’s newest Kanaloa-class con-ro vessel is preparing to embark on its maiden voyage on January 9.
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NewsMammoet’s reel big move
Mammoet has transported two cable reels that form part of the Seneca Lake submarine cable replacement project in Romulus, New York.
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NewsKonecranes lands portal crane orders
Pacific Logistic has ordered a second eco-efficient Gottwald Model 3 portal harbor crane for its Sollers terminal in Vladivostok, Russia.
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NewsAAL ships pleasure craft
AAL’s S-class ship Bangkok recently transported 12 vessels from Genoa, Italy to the US Virgin Islands and Port Everglades, Florida.
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NewsBlue Water begins Greenland project
Blue Water Shipping has been involved in a major chartering operation for Denmark-based Munck Civil Engineering.
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NewsSteve Drugan: an award-winning career on the heavy lift front line
Lifetime Achievement Award winner at the Heavy Lift Awards 2019, Steve Drugan, senior vice president at deugro (USA), discusses his distinguished career with David Kershaw.
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NewsBigLift delivers the goods to Baffinland
In the north of Canada, Baffinland Iron Mines is expanding its mine at Milne Inlet. BigLift Shipping delivered vital components to support the expansion over the course of three shipments.
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NewsHBC-radiomatic increases footprint at Kentucky
HBC-radiomatic has expanded its manufacturing facility in Hebron, Kentucky, USA.
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NewsCosdel ships to Riyadh Auction and Salon
Cosdel International Transportation, a Rock-it Cargo company, transported 447 vehicles from the USA and Canada to Saudi Arabia. The vehicles were up for sale at the Riyadh Auction and Salon during late November.
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NewsLNG projects move forward at Brownsville
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved proposals for new LNG projects, totalling USD38.75 billion, at the port of Brownsville, USA.
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NewsTriumph winds down 747 part production
According to media reports, Triumph Group is winding down the production of parts for Boeing’s 747 aircraft.
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NewsWhite to depart Baltimore
James White will resign as executive director at the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA), effective December 31.
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NewsKuzdal joins Crosby as COO
The Crosby Group has appointed Mike Kuzdzal as its chief operating officer.
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NewsMammoet solution for New Orleans Causeway
Mammoet has placed 108 shoulder spans on the southbound lanes of the New Orleans Causeway in Louisiana, USA.