Two terminals operated by Termont Montreal that account for about 40% of the port’s container handling capacity have been closed since Oct. 31 after unionized dockworkers walked off the job
November 7, 2024Government, Business, Logistics
Montreal Port Seeks Trudeau’s Help to End Dockworker Strike
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA
House Introduces Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act
U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) on April 24 introduced the Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act, legislation he says will help the Federal Maritime Commission.
April 25, 2023Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics, Global Freight
Savannah Port Terminal to Get $410 Million Upgrade Amid Big Growth
The Port of Savannah plans a $410 million overhaul of one of its sprawling terminals to make room for loading and unloading larger ships while focusing its business almost exclusively on cargo shipped in containers.
December 5, 2022Business, Logistics, Global Freight, TCA
Federal Maritime Commissioners Praise Growth at Port of Mobile
Two members of the Federal Maritime Commission praised the growth, diversity and import-export balance of the Port of Mobile during a visit on Nov. 16.
November 17, 2022Business, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50
Top North American Seaports and Airports Realize Record Volumes
Seaports and airports across North America experienced record-breaking volume in 2021 amid growing consumer demand.
November 4, 2022Business
West Coast Dockworker Talks Imperiled by Seattle Labor Dispute
A dispute over the assignment of work at a terminal in Seattle is casting a shadow on the outcome of talks to reach a new labor contract between 22,000 dockworkers at 29 U.S. West Coast ports and about 70 employers.
September 27, 2022