Global Gateways

With End of Holiday Shopping Season, Normal Level of U.S. Retail Imports Expected by April

January 12, 2016

With the holiday season over, import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to slowly decline through the first quarter of the year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

In 2016, U.S. Seaports May See Modest Growth in Container Imports

December 21, 2015

Maritime Executive

Container volume at U.S. ports is expected to grow next year, but at a slower rate of three to four percent, down from five percent in 2015, says ratings company Moody's.

Reduce Port Congestion By Expanding Container 'Free-Flow' Systems

December 14, 2015

Brett Parker, Co-founder & President, Cargomatic

Stakeholders at U.S. ports are spending $9bn a year to accommodate the next generation of super-sized container ships. But simply expanding physical infrastructure will not be enough to mitigate port congestion. With fewer vessels moving more containers per call, U.S. ports need to fundamentally change the way containers are moved in and out of terminals.

As Feds Drag Feet, States Pick Up Tab to Dredge Harbors in Preparation for Bigger Ships

November 16, 2015

Bloomberg

Tired of waiting for Congress, states racing to deepen seaports before the opening of the enlarged Panama Canal next year are picking up the cost of what has traditionally been a federal duty.

Ports Experience 'Dramatic Difference' From Last Year as Holiday Merchandise Comes Ashore

November 13, 2015

NRF

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 8.3 percent this month over the same time last year as consumers begin their holiday shopping, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Will Mexico's Growing Ports Pose a Threat to U.S. Gateways?

October 26, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Mexico is competing with the U.S. for manufacturing work coming back to the western hemisphere from China and other parts of Asia. Will it pose the same challenge for U.S. ports?

AAPA Offers Interactive Map of Member Ports

October 22, 2015

American Association of Port Authorities

The American Association of Port Authorities has created an interactive western hemispheric map of its member ports.

Retail Shelves Well Stocked for Holiday Shoppers

October 14, 2015

NRF

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 3.3 percent this month over the same time last year as retailers make final preparations for the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Environmental Concerns Delay Start of Construction of Nicaragua Inter-ocean Canal

September 28, 2015

Maritime Executive

The Nicaragua Canal project has been dealt another setback amid reports that construction will not begin until the first quarter of 2016 due to environmental mitigation measures.

What Would Emission Control Area Mean for Shipping in Port of Singapore?

September 23, 2015

Maritime Executive

A Singapore-based scientist has urged the nation to implement an emission control area (ECA) to combat rising pollution.

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