by Alex Pappas | May 30, 2014 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Illegally Logged Rosewood Seized in Kenya A shipment of Madagascan rosewood was seized at Kenya’s Mombasa port while heading to Hong Kong recently. The shipment was valued at $6.6 million, contained 640 tonnes of wood, and was shipped in 34 containers. It is illegal...
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 | May 24, 2013 | China, Green, Logistics, Ports, Technology, Week in Global Logistics
Port of LA/LB to Power Ships with Electricity – The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will be powering ships with electricity to cut down on air pollution by the end of the year. Shore power, also known as alternative marine power (AMP), will cut air pollution from...