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Port of Virginia welcomes massive container cranes
Installment at Norfollk Inernational Terminals allows the port to service multiple ultra large container vessels at once, port officials say.
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Maritime & Ocean
World’s largest LNG-powered container ship makes first call in Europe
CMA CGM Jacques Saade connects Asia to Europe with a record load of nearly 21,000 full containers.
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Tropical Storm Zeta expected to regain hurricane strength and slap Gulf Coast
If it strikes U.S. on Wednesday, storm would be 11th hurricane of the season, nearly double the average of six.
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North Carolina Ferry System designated a Marine Highway Project
U.S. DOT designation clears the way for NCFS to apply for federal funding to modernize vessels, improve infrastructure at terminals.
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Ports continue to rebound from spring lows
Ports of Los Angeles, Virginia post busiest September on record, driven by imports and the rush to stock up for peak holiday shopping season.
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Consumer spending drives V-shaped recovery from pandemic recession, Drewry says
E-commerce shopping soars as buyers find more cash in their pockets after shutdowns cancel costs of commuting, vacations, and entertainment.
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September imports up nearly 11% in Oakland
Port of Oakland posts strong cargo volume as retailers prep for peak season and hedge against potential Covid-19 spike.
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Monthly cargo volume rising at East Coast ports
Port of Savannah on pace to hit record September, New York/New Jersey reports record imports in August.
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INBOUND
Welcome aboard: Produce giant adds six energy-efficient containerships to fleet
Fresh Del Monte Produce says the move will save nearly 19 thousand metric tons of fuel a year.
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Podcasts
The Logistics Matters podcast: National Truck Driver Appreciation Week; e-commerce shopping continues to surge; the nation's ocean ports see a solid rebound | Season 1 Episode 24
Randy Guillot of the American Trucking Associations talks about the vital role truck drivers play in keeping goods moving during the pandemic; also: the numbers on e-commerce growth; what's driving U.S. ports' rebound?
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