North America news – Page 64
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NewsMammoet moves for Bridgewater
Mammoet has transported a 3,152-ton (3,150.9-tonne) heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) module from Coeymans, New York to PSEG Power Connecticut’s Bridgeport Harbor Station 5 project site.
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NewsDeLuca steps up at Duluth
The Duluth Seaway Port Authority (DPSA) in the USA has appointed Deb DeLuca as executive director, effective August 16.
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NewsUniversal acquires Southern Counties
Universal Logistics Holdings, a provider of customised transportation and logistics solutions, has acquired Southern Counties Express.
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NewsMiller Transfer adds to fleet
North American specialised transport provider Miller Transfer has added five lowbed mini-deck trailers to its fleet.
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NewsAce arrival at Vancouver USA
The port of Vancouver USA has welcomed Mitsui OSK Line’s (MOL) ro-ro vessel Orca Ace on its maiden voyage.
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NewsCNCo opens Vancouver branch
China Navigation Company (CNCo), part of the Swire Group, has expanded its presence in North America by establishing a branch office in Vancouver, Canada.
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NewsChanges at the top for Brownsville
The port of Brownsville in the USA has appointed Lorena Hernandez as director of finance and Jose Herrera as special projects director.
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NewsWind shipments keep rolling
Roll-Lift USA has transported wind turbine blades, measuring 67 m in length, from ship-side to a storage facility at Industrial Terminals on the Houston ship canal.
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NewsBerard: successful tugboat load-out
New Iberia, Louisiana-headquartered Berard Transportation recently moved a 548-ton (497-tonne) tugboat measuring 123 ft (37. 4 m) long, 36 ft (10.9 m) wide and 67 ft (20.4 m) high.
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NewsWVFA project inaugurated
The port of Vancouver, USA, has inaugurated its USD251 million West Vancouver Freight Access (WVFA) rail project.
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NewsHappy delivery for Virginia
BigLift Shipping has delivered six rail-mounted gantry cranes (RMG) to the port of Virginia's Norfolk International Terminals (NIT), using its heavy lift vessel Happy Buccaneer.
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NewsBarnhart on the acquisition trail
Barnhart Crane and Rigging is set to acquire the crane and rigging operations, including all associated personnel and equipment, of Ohio-based Selinsky Force.
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NewsLong Beach selects board
The port of Long Beach in the USA has elected Tracy Egoscue as board president and Bonnie Lowenthal as vice president.
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NewsCosco recovers after cyber attack
Cosco Shipping Lines has reclaimed control of its IT infrastructure after it’s US network fell victim to a cyber attack last week.
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NewsNautilus names Owens
Nautilus International Holding has appointed Robert B. Owens as president and ceo, succeeding James R. Callahan who will remain as chairman.
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NewsFaymonville delivers double-drop trailer
Massachusetts, USA-based Cappello Heavy Transport has taken delivery of one of the first four-axle MegaMax double-drop trailers with a steerable pin-on flip axle from trailer manufacturer Faymonville.
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NewsG2 increases San Diego services
G2 Ocean, the joint venture of Grieg Star and Gearbulk, has increased its sailings to the port of San Diego.
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NewsRuest steps up at CN
Canadian National Railway (CN) has appointed Jean-Jacques Ruest as president and ceo, effective immediately.
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NewsConstruction begins at Canaveral
Florida’s Orion Marine Group has started installing the 413 concrete piles for Port Canaveral’s multipurpose cargo berth.
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NewsMaxim expands footprint with Tri-State
USA-based crane rental and lifting services provider Maxim Crane Works has acquired the assets of Cincinnati-based Tri-State Crane.