P R E S S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TraPac to nearly double size of its terminal at Port of Oakland If approved, 14-year lease would add two ship berths, 57 acres of land Oakland, Calif. – Oct. 14, 2016: TraPac, LLC has reached agreement to nearly double its […]
Continue ReadingSacramento Bee: California exports continue to lag last year’s figures — The state’s merchandise exports had a total value of $13.75 billion in March, down 8.2 percent from $14.98 billion a year earlier, according to Wednesday’s report from Beacon Economics, a consulting firm with offices in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Continue ReadingThe Coast Guard has developed a “Ballast Water Management Program” site on its Internet portal to serve as a one-stop shop for the maritime industry and other interested stakeholders. Therefore, as the Coast Guard upgrades its overall Listserv system, we are taking this opportunity to close down the “environmentalstds@cgls.uscg.mil” listserv. Please copy this shortcut into your […]
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Continue ReadingLOGIN CREATE AN ACCOUNT March 2016 CA Exports Continue Downward Trend California’s export trade began this year as it ended last year, on a downward slope. Still, the state outperformed the U.S. overall and is faring relatively well in a tough global environment… Read Full Analysis Now SHARE: Meet Our Experts Christopher Thornberg Christopher Thornberg […]
Continue ReadingUSACE – Port of Stockton EIS The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) issued a notice stating that it is preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) to evaluate the efficiency of the movement of goods along the existing deep-draft navigation route extending from San Francisco Bay to the Port of Stockton. Comments must be received […]
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Continue ReadingDOT 19-16 Friday, February 26, 2016 Contact: DOT Press Office Tel.: (202) 366-4570 pressoffice@dot.gov USDOT Requests Applications for $800 Million New FASTLANE Grant Program WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced that it is now soliciting applications for the Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) […]
Continue ReadingAAR steps up Freight Rail Works campaign The Association of American Railroads (AAR) on Feb. 22, 2016 debuted the newest version of its Freight Rail Works campaign, “which explores how freight rail’s ongoing private investments in building, growing and maintaining the nation’s rail network ensure railroads play a unique and integral role in helping move […]
Continue ReadingThe Guardian: No global economic crisis yet, but the ingredients are there “Today, changes in political philosophy and technology mean there are far fewer impediments to the free movement of goods – and virtually none at all …” Seeking Alpha: Thoughts On Maritime Trade And The Global Economy “Maritime trade demand can be thought of as a reliable […]
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