PANAMA CITY, Panama, May 5, 2010 — Global corporations, financial institutions and governmental agencies gathered at the Panama Business Forum to explore investment strategies in the country as the Panama Canal’s expansion is completed by 2014. Panel discussions explored global commerce, trade and transportation, as well as the Panamanian government’s plans to meet its future energy demands. The [...] [...more]
I was surprised when U.S. Army Maj. James Lowe told me JAXPORT is the central hub port for relief shipments to Haiti … Lowe is a Public Affairs Officer for joint forces U.S. Transportation Command [USTRANCOM] at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. It directs logistical movement of equipment and supplies for earthquake recovery. Usually, USTRANSCOM reports [...] [...more]
The severely damaged Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s port is only one of the logistical nightmares hindering relief and reconstruction of the nation. The pier is now handling about 30 percent of its pre-quake capacity. If pushed, it could unload 200 to 250 containers a day, but debris is limiting the size of the ships that can enter the [...] [...more]
JACKSONVILLE – Let’s face it. Maritime shipping isn’t a glamourous subject. Just look at Crowley Maritime Corp. Ship Assist and Escort? A bunch of tugboats dragging cargo around Oakland Harbor. Although just last week its TITAN Salvage team [was] involved in the dramatic, 12-hour cliff-top rescue of the 25 crewmembers onboard the grounded cargo ship [...] [...more]
[Aug. 3, 2009] Via Nancy Rubin, Communications Director, Jacksonville Port Authority We have begun the process of building the Hanjin Terminal by putting out the first bidding opportunity to businesses today. It is a request for design firms to send us their qualifications to design the $300 million terminal. Once this design contract is awarded, the [...] [...more]
Montreal, Quebec sits on an island in the St. Lawrence River – the city was considered a strategic location long before the arrival of Europeans in Canada. In 14 days, though, Montreal will explore strategic locations in ways surely not envisioned by French colonists. Airports Council International – North America is holding its May 31 [...] [...more]
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