Global Gateways

U.S. Ports Apprehensive About Trump's Budget

March 22, 2017

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has voiced its concern over the potential of significant declines for most federally funded, port-related programs in President Donald Trump's fiscal 2018 budget.

U.S. Bound Ocean Imports Fell in February Amid China Slowdown

March 21, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

China's exporting slowdown weighed heavily on U.S. seaborne trade last month, dragging down inbound volumes at major gateways from Southern California to Virginia.

New Carrier to Launch Trans-Pacific Service in April

February 27, 2017

Maritime Executive

Seoul-based SM Shipping says it will launch its first service string connecting Asia and the U.S. West Coast on April 21.

Imports to Grow in First Half of 2017 as Economy Improves, Researchers Say

February 16, 2017

National Retail Federation

Imports at the nation's major retail container ports are expected to increase 4.6 percent during the first half of 2017 over the same period last year as the nation's economy improves and retail sales continue to grow, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Dallas Fort Worth Airport to Open New Cold Chain Facility

February 9, 2017

Air Cargo World

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has announced plans to build a 37,000-square-foot cold chain facility to be operated by AirLogistix USA. The airport says it expects the facility to come online this summer.

Retailers Imported More Than Expected During Holidays, Report Says

January 13, 2017

National Retail Federation

Imports at the nation's major retail container ports saw an unexpected increase during the industry's busy holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released this week by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Sri Lanka and China to Develop Southern Port

December 28, 2016

Maritime Executive

Sri Lanka will take part in a joint venture with China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited to develop a port in its south, where China has also been offered an investment zone.

Miami Airport Announces New Freighter Services, Plans to Double Cargo Capacity

December 28, 2016

Air Cargo World

As it continues infrastructure upgrades, Miami International Airport (MIA) has announced further growth in its freighter service with the addition of two weekly roundtrip flights on a triangular route between MIA, Mexico City and Mérida via AeroUnion.

Trump Economy Poses Big Risk, High Reward for California

December 21, 2016

Los Angeles Times

California is at the epicenter of some of the most fundamental changes Donald Trump has proposed for the national economy, in trade and immigration. About 40 percent of all goods arriving in the United States by sea come through the state's ports. And more than a quarter of all undocumented immigrants in the U.S. live in California, many of them working in agriculture, hospitality and manufacturing.

Port of Philadelphia to Double Container Capacity

December 2, 2016

Maritime Executive

Governor Tom Wolf has announced a comprehensive capital investment program at the Port of Philadelphia that will result in more than $300m in investment in the Port's infrastructure, warehousing and equipment. The initiative will start next year and continue through 2020.

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