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Florida, Georgia and SC prepare for Hurricane Idalia
Storm expected to reach U.S. soil on Wednesday near Tampa Bay
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Ports
AAPA names Cary Davis as president and CEO
Port Authority trade group says new leader can communicate seaports’ needs to policymakers and international maritime partners
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MARITIME/PORTS
Maritime operators, ports, take a step back as slack demand, destocking depress volumes and rates
The maritime industry breathed a sigh of relief as West Coast ports inked a labor agreement. The next challenges: the effects of climate change, a tepid global economy, new environmental regs, and a looming capacity glut.
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Port authorities gain increased security funds in latest FEMA grant
Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) includes $35.2 million to help protect critical port infrastructure, AAPA says
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The Rainmakers
For our 2023 Rainmakers, success isn’t about fame and fortune. It’s about making a contribution to the logistics field and advancing the profession.
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DOT awards $40 million to U.S. ports for infrastructure improvements
AAPA applauds investment in America's seaports
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After West Coast ports strike contract deal, BNSF says it is ready for intermodal surge
Rail operator says expansion investments made in recent years will now pay off.
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Podcasts
The Logistics Matters podcast: Brian Feehan of the Industrial Truck Association discusses forklift safety | Season 4 Episode 22
June 13, 2023, marks the 10th anniversary of National Forklift Safety Day. We learn about the work the industry is doing to promote safety in and around forklifts and how listeners can participate in the event’s safety-focused events. Also: More labor issues at West Coast ports; the logistics industry heads into uncharted territory.
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Port operators are optimistic as April stats show recovery from pandemic sugar-crash
Volumes slumped last year after frenzied pandemic imports, but a recovery could be building, say container chiefs in South Carolina, Oakland.
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Podcasts
The Logistics Matters podcast: Paul Brashier of ITS Logistics on West Coast ports labor strife | Season 4 Episode 14
Longshoremen at West Coast ports staged a temporary work stoppage. Is this a sign of more to come? How can shippers minimize their risk? Plus: The chemical industry is still plagued by supply chain issues; Amazon fights fraudulent products.
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