North America news – Page 59
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NewsCraneWorks adds to inventory
Houston-headquartered CraneWorks has expanded its fleet with three Demag AC 100-4L, one AC 300-6, four AC 160-5 and three AC 220-5 all terrain cranes, plus eight Terex Crossover 8000 boom truck cranes.
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NewsHallamore increases fleet with Faymonville
Hallamore has added two trailers from Faymonville to its fleet including a four-axle TeleMAX platform trailer.
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NewsMyshak skids with Hydra-Slide
Canada-based Myshak Crane & Rigging has utilised its Hydra-Slide hydraulic skidding equipment to replace a 514-tonne converter at a fertiliser production plant in Alberta.
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NewsCargolux adds transpacific service
Cargolux has launched a transpacific service between Hong Kong and Mexico City.
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NewsAAPA promotes Long and Martino
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has promoted Mary Beth Long to vice president of external affairs, and Meredith Martino to vice president of member engagement.
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NewsMammoet revitalises Pier 70
Mammoet has transported a 175-tonne steel building frame as part of the Pier 70 revitalisation project in San Francisco, USA.
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NewsCrane Worldwide opens in Savannah
Crane Worldwide Logistics has opened a new facility in Savannah, Georgia, which will enhance its services on the USA’s East Coast.
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NewsHouston calling for Volga-Dnepr
Volga-Dnepr Group has opened an operations base at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
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NewsUSA and China agree tariff delay
The USA has agreed to suspend the increase of tariffs on USD200 billion worth of Chinese goods, which was scheduled to enter force on January 1, 2019, as the two nations take a step towards the development of a longer-term trade accord.
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NewsGPA to develop inland port
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has confirmed that it will develop an inland port at Hall County, near Gainesville, Georgia.
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NewsBarnhart concludes six-year hydro project
Barnhart Crane and Rigging recently transported its sixth water runner destined for a hydroelectric power plant in Michigan, completing a project that started in 2013.
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NewsVersatile beams lift Mortenson project
Equipment supplied by Modulift was used to complete the construction of the citizenM Hotel in South Lake Union, Seattle, USA.
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NewsMatson modernisation programme kicks off
Honolulu-headquartered shipping line Matson has added the first of four 3,600 teu containerships that will join its Hawaiian service over the next two years.
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NewsCrowley integrates liner division
Crowley Maritime Corporation will complete the merger of its liner services group into Crowley Logistics on January 1, 2019.
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NewsPlaten delivery by C.H. Robinson
C.H Robinson has coordinated the delivery of two 121-tonne machine components from a supplier in Dalian, China, to a site in Holiday City, Ohio, USA.
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NewsMore funds approved for Charleston deepening project
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has approved funds of USD41.4 million for South Carolina's Charleston Harbor deepening project.
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NewsBarrie takes helm at DB Schenker USA
DB Schenker has appointed Jeffery Barrie as its ceo for the USA.
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NewsVolga-Dnepr delivers for GECAS
Volga-Dnepr Airlines has delivered two GE-90 engines and accompanying aerospace equipment for GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS).
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NewsEverett adopts 2019 budget
The port of Everett has adopted its operating budget for 2019, earmarking USD58.7 million for new capital investment.
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NewsHamilton Port receives government funding
Ontario’s Hamilton port is to receive CAD17.7 million (USD13.3 million) from the National Trade Corridors Fund.