All North America articles – Page 7
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NewsCanadian port strikes unsettle North American supply chains
Labour strikes at some of Canada’s key ports have led to considerable disruptions across North America, affecting both coasts and stalling billions in trade.
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NewsAntonov transports Hera spacecraft cargoes
Antonov Airlines in cooperation with Ceva Logistics delivered 40-tonnes of satellite equipment from Cologne-Bonn, Germany to Titusville, USA.
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NewsFederal funds flow to North American ports
Ports on the West and Gulf Coasts of North America are experiencing surging activity. Substantial federal investments are being made to support port infrastructure modernisation and enhance supply chain efficiency.
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NewsMinnesota bridge lifted using Enerpac EVO system
Structural maintenance to the I-494 Minnesota river bridge is being undertaken by Lunda Construction using an Enerpac EVO synchronous lifting system.
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NewsVolumes surge at Port Houston
Port Houston reported a strong surge in activity at its multipurpose facilities in September 2024. Steel imports were up 25 percent year on year.
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NewsFaymonville selects site for maiden USA production facility
Trailer manufacturer Faymonville has selected a site in Little Rock, Arkansas for its first USA production facility.
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NewsMammoet reduces project’s drilling rig downtime using Mega Jack 5200
Mammoet was contracted by Damen Shiprepair to assist with a jack-up leg repair for the Noble Regina Allen drill rig.
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NewsPhilaPort and port of Vancouver receive funding from EPA
The port of Philadelphia has been awarded USD79.7 million from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Ports Program, whilst the port of Vancouver USA has received USD22.5 million from the organisation. The funds have been earmarked to support climate and air quality initiatives zero-emission port equipment purchases.
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NewsMaryland receives federal funds to improve Dundalk Marine Terminal
The state of Maryland has received funding for key transportation and port infrastructure projects in Baltimore.
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NewsPort of Albany makes strategic investments to boost heavy handling capabilities
The port of Albany has been investing to upgrade its facilities and position itself as a vital link for heavy lift and project cargoes in northeastern USA. HLPFI spoke with the port’s ceo, Rich Hendrick, on its plan to boost its capabilities further.
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NewsBranch to head up Port NOLA and NOPB
The port of New Orleans has appointed Beth Ann Branch as president and ceo of Port NOLA and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB).
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NewsSarens powers CVOW project
Sarens has assisted in powering the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project in the USA.
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NewsTGP delivers over-dimensional reels from UK to Brazil
Trans Global Projects Group (TGP) has delivered five over-dimensional reels from Newcastle, UK, to Açu Port in Brazil.
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NewsLogistec appoints chief commerical officer
North American marine service specialist Logistec has appointed Cleidy Liborio Fernandes as chief commercial officer.
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ArticleBusy US project logistics sector awaits election outcome
The USA’s project logistics business has been at full tilt in recent years. Although operators remain busy, there is growing caution about the market with projects on hold awaiting the outcome of autumn’s presidential race. Ian Putzger reports.
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NewsEnvironmental challenges for ports persist in the wake of Hurricane Milton
While Gulf Coast ports have reopened following Hurricane Milton, issues regarding the impact of weather and its disruptive potential on port operations remain a key concern for multiple industries and logistics in particular.
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NewsTGP coordinates trafo delivery to Tennessee
Trans Global Projects (TGP) Group moved four 202-tonne transformers plus accessories from Bad Honnef, Germany to Stanton, Tennessee, USA.
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ArticleCHIPS act spurs project logistics activity as power demands surge
The US government’s CHIPS and Science Act, signed in August 2022, has spawned the development of new semiconductor production facilities across the country. Those spoken with by Ian Putzger in HLPFI’s latest USA report highlight how this sector has emerged as a strong source of work for the project cargo community.
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NewsBennett opens terminal in Dayton, Texas
Bennett Family of Companies (Bennett) has opened its latest location in Dayton, Texas. The facility houses Bennett On-Site Services, BOSS Heavy Haul, DBA BOSS and Bennett Motor Express.
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NewsSigüenza appointed managing director of Erhardt Projects in USA
Erhardt Projects has appointed Alberto Rodríguez Sigüenza as managing director of its USA operations.