North America news – Page 8
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NewsPorts of Indiana selects port directors
Ports of Indiana in the USA has appointed George Ott as port director in Jeffersonville and Jason May as port director in Mount Vernon.
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NewsArgentia secures second major offshore wind contract
The port of Argentia, Canada, has secured its second major contract in support of US offshore wind energy developments, and Mammoet is positioning equipment at the gateway.
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NewsGPA elects board officers as ports boost breakbulk capabilities
The USA’s Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has elected Kent Fountain as chairman of the board, Alec Poitevint as vice chairman, and Chris Womack as secretary-treasurer, effective July 1.
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NewsDSV opens Phoenix-Mesa air charter hub
Danish transport and logistics company DSV has expanded its air charter network into Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in the USA.
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NewsAntonov soars with satellite shipment
Antonov Airlines has transported a Maxar-built satellite from Moffet Federal Airfield in California to the NASA Shuttle Landing Facility in Florida.
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NewsHeavy lift crane deployed for coke replacement work
Mammoet deployed its 5,000-tonne capacity SK350 crane to assist with the turnaround of a refinery in Texas, USA.
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NewsConstruction under way at Colonel’s Island Terminal
Construction is progressing at the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) port of Brunswick’s Colonel’s Island facility, where USD250 million is being invested to increase ro-ro capacity and throughput.
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NewsBarnhart plans Taylor Crane purchase
USA-based Barnhart Crane and Rigging has entered into an agreement to acquire Taylor Crane Rental.
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Newsdship welcomes Garifalos and Turner in Houston
dship Americas has appointed Stephen Garifalos as director of sales in North America, and Kevin Turner as the regional head of chartering, North America.
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NewsEngineered Rigging supports hangar construction
USA-based Engineered Rigging has deployed its strand jacks to support the construction of an aircraft hangar for United Parcel Service’s (UPS) Northwest Aircraft Maintenance Complex in Louisville, Kentucky.
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NewsLong Beach unveils Pier Wind project plans
The port of Long Beach in the USA has unveiled plans for a floating offshore wind facility to support California’s clean energy development.
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NewsRhenus USA expands in Los Angeles
Rhenus Logistics has expanded its footprint in the Americas and relocated its branch office in Los Angeles, California.
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NewsJaxport issues RFP at its Talleyrand terminal
The Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) in USA has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a long-term lease of up to 79 acres (32 ha) at its Talleyrand Marine Terminal.
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NewsSC&RA elects 2023-2024 leadership team
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has appointed its leadership team for 2023-2024, headed up by president Scott Bragg, of Bragg Companies.
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NewsCleland acquires Hydra-Slide
Mark Cleland, former management consultant and General Electric (GE) business leader, has acquired Canada-based skidding system manufacturer Hydra-Slide.
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NewsPangea moves to acquire terminal operations
USA-based Pangea Logistics Solutions has agreed to acquire marine port terminal operations in Port Everglades, the port of Palm Beach, and the port of Baltimore from Host Terminals, a wholly owned subsidiary of T. Parker Host.
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NewsCrowley officially opens Eureka office
USA-based maritime and logistics company Crowley has held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its wind services office in Eureka, California.
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NewsBishop Lifting acquires General Work Products
USA-based under-the-jib equipment specialist Bishop Lifting has acquired General Work Products – a supplier of safety-critical cordage, rope and fall protection products.
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NewsJumbo-SAL-Alliance on hand in major US projects
The Jumbo-SAL-Alliance, on behalf of the joint venture of Chiyoda, CB&I, Zachry JV (CCZ JV), has transported 215,529 freight tons of cargo from Changshu, China, to Beaumont, USA, for the Golden Pass LNG project.
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NewsMilitary cargoes move through Jaxport
The Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) recently facilitated the movement of nearly 2,500 pieces of US military cargo, including almost 100 aircraft, at its Blount Island Marine Terminal.