cargo handling

Port of Long Beach deploys new hydrogen-, electric-powered cargo handling equipment

This move helps the port's goal in becoming what is said to be the world’s first zero-emissions seaport.

October 3, 2019

The Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif., implemented new hydrogen- and electric-powered cargo handling equipment at two shipping terminals.

Kinedyne opens new distribution facility

The mew facility is equipped with the latest inventory management technology.

August 6, 2019

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Kinedyne LLC, Branchburg, N.J., opened a new distribution facility in Prattville, Ala.

Port of Oakland’s yard cranes going hybrid to help clean air

Each crane is being equipped with batteries and new, smaller diesel backup engines.

March 27, 2019

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The Port of Oakland, Oakland, Calif., announced plans to convert 13 diesel-powered yard cranes to hybrid power, resulting in an annual 45-ton reduction in diesel-related air pollutants.

Study: U.S. seaports contribute greatly to nation’s economy

Between 2014-2018, the total number of jobs supported by cargo moving through the United States’ deep-draft ports increased by more than one-third, from 23.1 million jobs to 30.8 million.

March 22, 2019

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U.S. seaports have contributed greatly to the nation’s economy in the past five years, according to an economic impact study released by Martin Associates, Lancaster, Pa.

Damco, A.P. Moller-Maersk integrate products to enhance supply chain services

Effective Jan. 1, 2019, Damco’s supply chain services and Maersk Line’s ocean product will be integrated and sold as Maersk products and services.

September 27, 2018

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A.P. Moller – Maersk, Denmark, will combine its offering for ocean products and supply chain services to offer more comprehensive end-to-end logistic solutions for cargo owners.

Port of Long Beach receives zero-emissions equipment grant

The demonstration will include three cargo-moving vehicles known as “top handlers” with never-before-tested battery-electric systems.

July 10, 2018

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The Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif., will use a $5.3 million grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Sacramento, Calif., to deploy hydrogen- and electric-powered cargo handling equipment at two shipping terminals.

Port of Long Beach to build infrastructure for zero-emissions cargo handling equipment

The PAVE Project will design and build charging outlets for almost 40 pieces of electrical terminal equipment at TTI.

June 22, 2018

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The Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif., is moving ahead with a $16.8 million project to build infrastructure to support electric-powered, zero-emissions cargo handling equipment.

Port of Long Beach launches pilot for zero-emissions cranes, cargo handling equipment

The project will bring 25 vehicles that are zero- or near zero-emissions to Port of Long Beach marine terminals for one year to test their performance in a real-world setting.

April 5, 2018

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The Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif.; Southern California Edison (SCE), a Rosemead, Calif.-based subsidiary of Edison International; and the California Energy Commission, Sacramento, Calif.; launched what is said to be the nation’s largest pilot project for zero-emissions cranes and other cargo handling equipment for seaports.

Port of Savannah expansion project on schedule

Over the next 10 years, GPA will invest approximately $2 billion in new cranes and terminal infrastructure to handle expanding cargo volumes.

March 1, 2018

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, D.C., completed outer harbor dredging at the Port of Savannah, Savannah, Ga., marking the midpoint of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP).

JAXPORT’s Foreign Trade Zone now includes first-of-its-kind facility

The 3.7-acre facility is located minutes from JAXPORT’s North Jacksonville terminals and offers flexible short- and long-term outdoor storage options for a variety of cargo.

October 27, 2017

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JAXPORT partner North Florida Warehouse FTZ, a division of JZ Expedited Logistics, Jacksonville, Fla., received permission to operate what is said to be Foreign Trade Zone No. 64’s first outdoor storage facility.