Articles Tagged with ''port logistics''

San Pedro Bay Ports approve new clean air strategies

The document provides high-level guidance for accelerating progress toward a zero-emission future while protecting and strengthening the ports’ competitive position in the global economy.
November 3, 2017
The governing boards of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach approved the 2017 Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) update, ushering in a new era of aggressive clean air strategies for moving cargo through what is said to be the nation’s busiest container port complex.
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NFI acquires California Cartage

The acquisition is said to create the largest family-owned, vertically integrated 3PL in North America.
October 2, 2017
NFI, Cherry Hill, N.J., acquired California Cartage, Long Beach, Calif., and its affiliated companies.
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International Association of Ports and Harbors expands world climate initiatives

These logistics chains should eventually contribute to a sustainable growth based on 3 pillars—social, environmental and economic pillars.
July 14, 2017
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), Japan, announced plans to integrate the World Port Climate Initiative (WPCI) in a wider World Ports Sustainability Programme (WPSP) to extend the scope from climate action to a full range of sustainability port development challenges.
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Panama Canal to launch vessel scheduling, maritime resources management system

This system, manufactured by Quintiq, a Radnor, Pa.-based division of Dassault Systèmes, will transform how the Panama Canal plans and schedules transit operations.
March 21, 2017
The Panama Canal will launch a state-of-the-art vessel scheduling and maritime resource management system to further optimize costs, improve safety and increase overall efficiency and reliability.
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Port of Savannah developments

New developments position Port of Savannah as U.S. gateway port

The new development is less than five miles from the Garden City Container Terminal and can accommodate up to 5 million square feet of logistics space.
February 7, 2017
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), Garden City, Ga., announced the sale of 500 acres of property for commercial development to accommodate growing customer demand for warehousing, distribution and transload facilities near the Port of Savannah.
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Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach unveil strategies to reduce greenhouse gases

Proposals also focus on freight infrastructure investment, innovation and technology to improve supply chain efficiency, comprehensive energy planning and increased advocacy for stricter emissions standards and government incentives.
November 21, 2016
Aggressively deploying zero and near-zero emission trucks and cargo-handling equipment and expanding programs that reduce ship emissions are among the core strategies the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are proposing for the next version of San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP).
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Port of Wilmington to acquire former Chemours Edgemoor site

Chemours announced closure of the 114-acre Edgemoor manufacturing operation in August 2015 with the promise that the property would be returned to the benefit of the community and state.
November 21, 2016
The Diamond State Port Corp. (DSPC), Wilmington, Del., and The Chemours Co., also of Wilmington, Del., announced an agreement for the Port of Wilmington to purchase the former Chemours Edgemoor site on Hay Road, located to the north of the port’s existing facility, for $10 million.
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Port of Long Beach opens Global Logistics Academy

The 4-year academy, conducted in partnership with the Long Beach Unified School District, is a “linked learning” school that brings together college prep academics, technical education and work-based training opportunities.
October 13, 2016
Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif., opened Port of Long Beach Academy of Global Logistics at Cabrillo High School.
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JLT Exolgan

Argentina’s port terminal Exolgan installs vehicle-mounted computers for better ship-to-shore management

The VERSO 12 computer is a high-performance vehicle-mounted PC developed for use in the harshest environments and for business-critical functions.
August 4, 2016
Exolgan, the main port operator in Argentina and member of Global PSA, a global port group with ports across Asia, Europe and the Americas, installed more than 80 VERSO 12 Navis-validated computers from JLT Mobile Computers, Phoenix, Ariz.
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Yusen Logistics expands multi-warehouse storage capacity in Germany

Yusen Logistics also expanded its value-added services and increased its focus on the optimal integration of customer value chains.
June 15, 2016
Yusen Logistics, Secaucus, N.J., strengthened its logistics presence in Duisburg, Germany, by acquiring a new warehouse and expanding storage capacity by 93,656 square feet.
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