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Saddle Creek Launches New DC
Third-party logistics provider Saddle Creek Corporation opened a new 150,000-square-foot distribution center at its Lakeland, FL, campus for Riviana Foods Inc. and New World Pasta...
Jacksonville Port Terminal Opens
TraPac marked the official opening of its new 158-acre terminal January 12, 2009, with the arrival of the CMA CGM Virginia at the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)...
Port Everglades Approved for Cargo Terminal
Construction of a new 41-acre marine terminal for containerized cargo at Port Everglades received the go-ahead from the Broward County Board of County Commissioners...
Not so Fast on an Alligator Alley Lease
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking to lease the 78-mile section of Interstate 75 known as Alligator Alley to a private entity and to increase tolls on the roadway that will guarantee the winning bidder a profit...
Evergreen To Suspend East Coast Services
Based on the worldwide economic downturn and the need to focus resources in other trades, Evergreen Line has announced its withdrawal from the TANGO service linking ports on the East Coasts of North and South America, according to the company...
NEMF Opens More Terminals
New England Motor Freight (NEMF) announced the opening of two new terminals in Virginia. The additions bring the total number of terminals in the NEMF network to 40...
State of the Port Highlights Savannah Achievements
Doug J. Marchand, executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), outlined actions required to achieve continued growth and prosperity for the Port of Savannah during his annual State of the Port speech...
Yield Management Has Positive Environmental Impact
Jacksonville FL-based Enviromodal has opened its doors. It describes itself as a brand-neutral, financial- and environmental-focused transportation initiative...
Another Air Cargo Carrier Goes Out of Business
Dulles, VA-based Gemini Air Cargo has ceased all operations...
Jacksonville Port Elects Board Members
The board of directors of the Jacksonville Port Authority have selected new board officers for fiscal 2009, including a logistics industry veteran...
Construction Begins Near Port of Charleston
Lauth has begun construction of a modern cross-dock distribution building located minutes from Port of Charleston...
Fed Transport Plan Calls for Tolls, Private Funding
Calling the federal approach to transportation broken, US Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters said it’s time for a new, different and better approach...
Port Everglades Has a New “Sister”
Broward County (Florida) Major Lois Wexler and Port Everglades Director Phillip C. Allen signed an agreement officially linking Port Everglades to the Port of Marseille, France as an International Sister Seaport...
MOL Containership Docks in Jacksonville
The MOL Vision arrived in Jacksonville, FL, establishing the first direct cargo service between Jacksonville and Asian markets...
Port of New York/New Jersey Has a Record Cargo Year
Last year, the number of loaded and empty TEUs (20-foot equivalent units) handled by the Port grew to 4,478,480, compared to 4,067,612 in 2003. Total value of all cargo handled was more than $110 billion, also a record...
New York/New Jersey Proposes Toll and Fare Increase
In addition to the security costs, the fees would help fund a $30 billion long-term capital investment program that makes strategic investments in rehabilitating...
New York and Rotterdam Enter Agreement
The agreement calls for both ports to share information and experiences that will enhance existing programs to improve air, water, soil, and wildlife...
Suez Service Connects New York and Asia
Claiming its weekly service from Asia to New York will provide the industrys fastest transit times, APL launched its container service through the Suez...
New Security Measures At Port of New York and New Jersey
Containerized cargo handled in the Port of New York and New Jersey reached 4,792,922 twenty-foot-equivalent units (TEUs) in 2005, an increase of 7.6%...
Port Authority of New York Prepares for 8,000 TEU Ships
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey finalized an agreement that outlines funding commitments and a timeline to deepen the ports' channel to...
New York/New Jersey ports cope with growth
New York/New Jersey ports cope with growth Coming off a stunning year in 2003, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (http://www.portnynj.com) has...
Upstate New York is Chosen for Port Authority Venture
The Port Authority has launched a unique barge and rail cargo distribution network to provide jobs and economic activity, speed the flow of goods to consumer...
