North America news – Page 66
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NewsContractors Cargo makes a century in latest project
Contractors Cargo has delivered more than 100 oversized loads from the port of Long Beach to Austin for the McGinness Hills geothermal energy expansion project.
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NewsAmerijet adds to leadership team
Miami-based Amerijet International Airlines has appointed Jon Olin as senior vice president for corporate strategy and administration, and Derry Huff as vice president of sales and marketing.
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NewsIATA predicts slower airfreight traffic ahead
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has predicted a likely slowdown ahead for airfreight traffic, as traffic in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) rose by a slower 4 percent year-on-year during the three months ended April.
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NewsPeters & May breaks its record
Peters & May has transported 52 yachts on board the multipurpose vessel Kingfisher.
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NewsARRC goes direct to Philadelphia
Effective mid-July, Atlantic Ro-Ro Carriers (ARRC) will introduce a direct port call at Philadelphia’s Tioga Marine Terminal as part of its liner service operating between St. Petersburg, Russia and the US East Coast.
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NewsTrail King names Heschke
North American trailer manufacturer Trail King Industries has appointed Mike Heschke as director of international market development.
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NewsRocky rail car rolls through Tacoma
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) has handled the arrival of a 75-ton (68-tonne) double-decker sightseeing railcar for the Rocky Mountaineer rail line.
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NewsLink-Belt launches crawler crane
Link-Belt Cranes has introduced the 348 Series 2 lattice crawler crane, featuring a lifting capacity of 300 tons (273 tonnes).
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NewsStevenson steps up at PRPA
Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) has appointed Shaun Stevenson as president and ceo.
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NewsABP handles fighter jet in Hull
ABP Humber Ports in the UK has handled a supersonic jet, worth GBP14 million (USD18.5 million), at its ports in Hull and Immingham on behalf of CEVA Logistics.
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NewsMoseley promoted at Port Houston
Port Houston has named John Moseley as chief commercial officer, succeeding Ricky Kunz who has elected to retire.
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NewsJones Act-compliant system for offshore installation
Netherlands-based GustoMSC and Barge Master have joined forces to develop a Jones Act-compliant feeder barge system for offshore wind energy projects in the USA.
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NewsDimerco saves the day
Dimerco Express Group overcame a vessel delay and a Customs hold-up to deliver machinery to a trade show in Florida.
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NewsCosco wins Vito FPU contract
Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers has been awarded a transportation contract by Shell for the Vito floating production unit (FPU).
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NewsCargolux sponsors Solar Arctic project
Cargolux is providing transportation for a prototype solar-powered boat, between Luxembourg and Calgary, Canada, ahead of an Arctic expedition.
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NewsManagerial reshuffle at TOTE Maritime
Tote Maritime has appointed Michael Noone as president at TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico; Grace Greene will assume the role of president at TOTE Maritime Alaska.
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NewsLong Beach plans investment
The port of Long Beach has approved a USD982 million budget for its upcoming fiscal year, with 70 percent of spending focused on modernisation and other construction projects at the port.
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NewsBarnhart lines up Strate acquisition
Barnhart Crane and Rigging is set to acquire Idaho-based crane service provider Strate Line Crane and Rigging.
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NewsCoda to succeed Cooper at Indiana
Vanta E. Coda II will replace Rich Cooper as ceo at Ports of Indiana, effective July 1, 2018, following Cooper's retirement.
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NewsCanaveral gains project funding
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has allocated USD14.76 million of funding towards Port Canaveral’s improvement projects.