by Alex Pappas | Mar 7, 2014 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Australia Leads Trade in Services Agreement – Australia is leading negotiations on a services-only free trade agreement with the United States and the European Union known as the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA). Since discussions began in 2013, participation in the...
by Alex Pappas | Oct 25, 2013 | China, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Hanjin Shipping Co. Plans to Stop Calling at the Port of Portland – After two decades of service, Hanjin Shipping Co. Ltd. has confirmed plans to stop calling at the Port of Portland in January. Frequent Longshore labor union disputes and increased terminal charges...
by Alex Pappas | Oct 4, 2013 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Port of Hueneme Hosts 2nd Annual Banana Festival – The Port of Hueneme hosted their “2nd Annual Banana Festival, A Celebration of a Diverse Working Port” on Saturday, September 28th. The City of Port Hueneme, Chiquita and Del Monte were the largest...
by Alex Pappas | Sep 13, 2013 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Water Resources Bill Introduced by U.S. House Committee – United States House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leaders have introduced a Water Resources Reform and Development Act. Through this legislation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is authorized to...
by Alex Pappas | Aug 2, 2013 | China, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
New Terminal Opens in Brazil – Brasil Terminal Portuario, located at the Port of Santos in Brazil, has been issued an operating license, officially opening the new terminal. The next step for the port is dredging of the turning basin and channel. Read more from...