North America news – Page 67
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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.
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NewsUS ports secure funding
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has awarded ports across the USA with funding for improvement projects.
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NewsWW Ocean expands fleet with Titus
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean (WW Ocean) has added the large car and truck carrier (LCTC), Titus, built at China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation’s (CSIC) shipyard in Xingang, to its fleet of neo-Panamax vessels.
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NewsDeMarco steps up at Jaxport
The port of Jacksonville (Jaxport) has appointed Kristen DeMarco as chief commercial officer, who will be responsible for leading the port’s international cargo sales.
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NewsGlobalTranz goes to Jordan
USA-based freight broker GlobalTranz Enterprises has been sold to private equity firm The Jordan Company.
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NewsStraightpoint supports module lifts
Straightpoint load cells were added to a custom-built lifting frame to raise refinery modules in Saint John, Canada.
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NewsFacelift for Port Canaveral
Port Canaveral has renovated its North Cargo Piers 1 and 2 as part of an infrastructure improvement plan to maximise the usability of existing space at the port.
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NewsFlatbed truck demand soars in the USA
Demand for flatbed trucks in the USA has steadily increased over the past two years, with the national average flatbed truck rates hitting the highest levels since 2010, according to DAT RateView.
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NewsNew CFO for Ports America
Ports America Group (Ports America) has named Richard Surett as the company's chief financial officer.
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NewsOntario takes escorts private
Effective July 1, 2018, all superload permit moves in Ontario, which previously required provincial police escorts, will require newly certified private pilot escorts through the Certified Superload Escort Program.
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NewsHunt & Palmer names Farquharson
Hunt & Palmer has named Karen Farquharson as director of business development, responsible for developing the company’s US operations and activities in the air charter markets in the Americas and Caribbean.
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NewsDeMase moves with Faymonville
USA-based DeMase Trucking & Rigging has transported a 1946 Gloster meteor aircraft using a three-axle double drop trailer from Faymonville.
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NewsTrail King expands team in South Dakota
Trail King Industries has appointed Jon Duesterhoeft as the director of sales operations, supporting the company’s team at its South Dakota location.
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NewsPorts America names Montgomery
Ports America Group has appointed Mark Montgomery as president and ceo, replacing Michael Hassing.
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NewsSchlicht steps up at Milwaukee
Adam Schlicht has been appointed as municipal port directorn at Port Milwaukee. He succeeds former port director Paul Vornholt.
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NewsScott-Macon expands with Demag
USA-based Scott-Macon Equipment has placed an order with Terex for two Demag AC 220-5 all-terrain cranes, in addition to its existing order of an AC 160-5 and oneAC 220.5.
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NewsSimsHD expands fleet
SimsHD has expanded its capabilities with the acquisition of a heavy haulage trailer fleet, including a USD3 million Trail King 24-axle dual lane trailer.
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NewsRed Hook enters SSBMT partnership
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has awarded a long-term lease of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) to Red Hook Terminals and Industry City.
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NewsMammoet heats up in Texas
Mammoet has completed the demolition and replacement of five heater furnaces in Texas City, USA.
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NewsBNSF names Ronning
BNSF Logistics has appointed Nancee Ronning as chief commercial officer, effective immediately.