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...
by Alex Pappas | Apr 19, 2013 | Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Port Security Increased After Boston Bombings – The United States Coast Guard (USCG) have increased security at all Northeast ports and waterways after the bombings that occurred at the Boston Marathon on Tuesday, April 16th. Some security precautions include random...
by Alex Pappas | Apr 12, 2013 | Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Port of Seattle Joins Green Marine – The Port of Seattle has become the first U.S. West Coast port to join Green Marine, a voluntary environmental program for the maritime industry. The initiative addresses nine environmental issues with the goal of continuous...
by Alex Pappas | Mar 29, 2013 | China, Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Strike in India – Beginning April 1st, the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) plans to initiate a country-wide transporter strike. The strike is in opposition to hikes in insurance premiums and diesel prices. Read more from The Hindu Ceremony for Green Port...
by Alex Pappas | Mar 1, 2013 | Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
New Trucking Initiative at Port Metro Vancouver – Port Metro Vancouver has announced a new trucking initiative meant to improve the efficiency and reliability of the container truck sector. The new Smart Fleet’s key initiative is to maximize existing capacity and...
by Alex Pappas | Jan 18, 2013 | Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Somali Pirate Kingpin Announces Retirement – The notorious Somali pirate kingpin, Mohamed Abdi Hassan, has announced his retirement from piracy. Throughout his career, Hassan and his gang amassed millions of dollars in ransoms paid by ship owners for the release of...