North America news – Page 71

  • Crowley carries bridges for Rio Abajo
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    Crowley carries bridges for Rio Abajo

    2018-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Crowley Maritime Corporation has transported multiple bridges, as well as an IMT AF-160 drill, to Puerto Rico to support the roadway reconstruction efforts in the Utuado region.

  • Everett awards construction contracts
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    Everett awards construction contracts

    2018-03-02T00:00:00Z

    The port of Everett has awarded approximately USD25 million in construction contracts for the second phase of its south terminal modernisation project.

  • Logistec expands with Gulf Stream Marine
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    Logistec expands with Gulf Stream Marine

    2018-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Canada-based Logistec has expanded its network of terminals with the acquisition of Gulf Stream Marine, a cargo handling and stevedoring specialist in the US Gulf Coast region.

  • Change at the top for GAC Americas
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    Change at the top for GAC Americas

    2018-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Bob Bandos has been appointed GAC's group vice president - Americas, following the retirement of Lars Heisselberg who held the position since 2009.

  • STS cranes arrive at Wando Welch
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    STS cranes arrive at Wando Welch

    2018-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Two ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the port of Charleston's Wando Welch Terminal in South Carolina, USA and will enhance the handling of neo-Panamax vessels.

  • Specialized Transport Symposium under way
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    Specialized Transport Symposium under way

    2018-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Marcia Taylor, ceo at Bennett International Group and Ellen Voie, Women in Trucking's ceo, kicked off the Specialized Transportation Symposium in St. Louis, USA, yesterday.

  • Biesterfeld up at C.H. Robinson
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    Biesterfeld up at C.H. Robinson

    2018-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Third-party logistics (3PL) provider C.H. Robinson has appointed Robert Biesterfeld's as its chief operating officer.

  • NWSA cranes arrive in Tacoma
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    NWSA cranes arrive in Tacoma

    2018-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Four container cranes have arrived at the US port of Tacoma on board ZPMC's heavy lift vessel Zhen Hua 28.

  • Nola names Langenstein
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    Nola names Langenstein

    2018-02-23T00:00:00Z

    The port of New Orleans (Port Nola) has appointed William H. Langenstein III to the board of commissioners.

  • KOG expands in Chicago
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    KOG expands in Chicago

    2018-02-22T00:00:00Z

    The Swiss project logistics specialist, KOG Worldwide - part of the Rhenus Group - has opened a branch in Chicago, USA under the management of its subsidiary company, KOG Transport.

  • Esmeralda gets a lift on semi-sub
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    Esmeralda gets a lift on semi-sub

    2018-02-19T00:00:00Z

    O&S Shipping has transported a 120-tonne yacht from Malta's Valletta harbour to the USA onboard DYT Yacht Transport's semi-submersible vessel Super Servant 4.

  • Indiana shipments on the up
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    Indiana shipments on the up

    2018-02-15T00:00:00Z

    The Ports of Indiana handled 1.8 million tons (1.6 million tonnes) of cargo in 2017, a five percent increase over 2016.

  • Dogotch steps down at Tadano
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    Dogotch steps down at Tadano

    2018-02-15T00:00:00Z

    Ron Dogotch, senior vice president at Tadano, has announced his retirement from the company.

  • Outdoor storage opens at Jaxport's FTZ
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    Outdoor storage opens at Jaxport's FTZ

    2018-02-14T00:00:00Z

    North Florida Warehouse FTZ, a division of JZ Expedited Companies, has opened the port of Jacksonville's (Jaxport) Foreign Trade Zone No. 64's first outdoor storage facility.

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    AAPA pleased with Trump's infrastructure plan

    2018-02-14T00:00:00Z

    President Donald Trump has called on Congress to pass his long-awaited national infrastructure rebuilding plan, which proposes allocating USD200 billion for direct federal spending for US infrastructure over the next ten years.

  • Cropac orders with Terex
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    Cropac orders with Terex

    2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

    Terex Cranes distributor, Cropac Equipment, has placed an order for four Demag all-terrain cranes.

  • HLI railcar on track
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    HLI railcar on track

    2018-02-09T00:00:00Z

    HLI Rail & Rigging's 20-axle Schnabel railcar, which is currently under construction, will be available to carry cargo in June 2018.

  • Coalition of carriers launch joint services
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    Coalition of carriers launch joint services

    2018-02-09T00:00:00Z

    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, Ocean Network Express (ONE), Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Hapag-Lloyd have entered a vessel sharing agreement that will see the carriers launch joint services.

  • Oxbo on track with Amtrak transport
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    Oxbo on track with Amtrak transport

    2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

    Oxbo Mega Transport Solutions won the contract for the transport of the Amtrak Cascades passenger train that derailed on December 18, 2017 in Washington, USA.

  • Curtis named at BNSF
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    Curtis named at BNSF

    2018-02-07T00:00:00Z

    Third-party logistics service provider BNSF Logistics has appointed Dan Curtis as president, effective immediately.