All North America articles – Page 26
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NewsCargo volumes rise at South Jersey Ports
Approximately 384,630 tons (348,930 tonnes) of cargo passed through South Jersey Ports in the USA during June 2021 – more than double the figures recorded in June 2020.
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NewsTraining facility moves at the NWSA
The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) will provide a state-of-the-art training facility for longshore workers at the Northwest Seaport Alliance’s (NWSA) terminal 46 in Seattle, the USA.
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NewsPinnacle and ADKFN form JV
Pinnacle Logistics Solutions has formed a joint venture with Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) in Canada to form Acho Pinnacle Logistics.
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NewsBellingham boosts capacity
The port of Bellingham in the USA has taken delivery of a Liebherr LHM 420 mobile harbour crane.
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NewsInvestment flourishes at Galveston Wharves
Galveston Wharves in the USA has completed a USD2 million infrastructure improvement project at its West Port Cargo Complex to accommodate large ro-ro construction and farming equipment.
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NewsTackling surging costs
US President Joe Biden issued an executive order to tackle anti-competitive practices in parts of its economy. Among the broad-ranging remit, the government is tasking the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to come up with solutions to the surging costs shippers presently face.
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NewsCrowley plans all-electric tugboat
Crowley Maritime plans to build and operate an all-electric harbour tugboat to serve the port of San Diego, USA.
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NewsHareket handles heavy cargoes
In partnership with Logistics Plus, Hareket has handled two converter tank sections destined for Kentucky, USA. Each section measured 10 m high and 8 m in diameter.
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NewsMammoet bridges the gap
In collaboration with Flatiron Construction, Mammoet has installed the Wellsburg Bridge that connects West Virginia and Ohio, USA.
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NewsMaxim orders 51 units from Grove
Maxim Crane Works has committed to its expansion strategy having purchased 51 Grove mobile cranes, a mix of high-capacity rough-terrain cranes along with five and six-axle all-terrain cranes.
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NewsMammoet’s unique barge solution in Canada
Mammoet has transported a generator stator from Poland to Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington nuclear facility in Canada for a refurbishment project.
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NewsPort of Salem lands grant
South Jersey Port Corporation (SJPC) will receive a USD9 million grant for the expansion of its barge capacity and intermodal rail connectivity at the port of Salem, USA.
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NewsALL Crane in tandem with Liebherr
ALL Crane has deployed two Liebherr mobile cranes – an LTM 1450-8.1 and one LTM 1250-6.1 – for the construction of a pedestrian bridge in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
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NewsEnstructure acquires Patriot Ports
USA-based terminal and logistics company Enstructure has agreed to acquire Patriot Ports.
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NewsTransformer market growth charged by electricity demand
With demand for electricity on the rise, Wallenius Wilhelmsen said that it expects to see the shipment of transformers to increase in lockstep.
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NewsPorts of Indiana strengthens team
Ports of Indiana (POI) has appointed Bernard Weithman as port director, Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon.
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NewsLNG Canada milestone reached
The Mammoet-Haisla joint venture has completed the pile handing scope for the LNG Canada project in British Columbia.
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NewsHigh & Heavy trade show heads to Vancouver
Specialized Business Media will hold a High & Heavy trade show, featuring a sustainable projects conference, from March 2-3, 2022, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in Canada.
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NewsEdwards manoeuvres with Goldhofer
Edwards Moving & Rigging has deployed a Goldhofer Faktor 5 girder bridge trailer and heavy-duty modules to transport two turbines and generators in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
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NewsHöegh awarded USCG Qualship 21
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has awarded Quality Shipping for the 21st Century (Qualiship 21) status to 29 of Höegh Autoliners’ managed vessels.