Port-au-Prince: The harbor recovery effort

Port-au-Prince: The harbor recovery effort

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]

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Crowley Cultural Cargo?

Crowley Cultural Cargo?

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]

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