by Alex Pappas | Sep 20, 2013 | Logistics, Ports, Technology, Week in Global Logistics
Port of Charleston Deepening Essential to Compete – The South Carolina State Ports Authority has stated that the Port of Charleston harbor needs to be dredged to accommodate larger vessels. The harbor is currently 45-feet at low tide. A 50-foot depth will allow...
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...
by Alex Pappas | May 31, 2013 | Week in Global Logistics
Canada Updates Iran Sanctions – The Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister has announced that the new sanctions against Iran will ban all imports and exports due to concern over Iran’s human rights abuses and continued support for terrorism. The ban includes exemptions for...
by Alex Pappas | Mar 22, 2013 | China, Week in Global Logistics
Talks Begin on Proposed Tripartite FTA – South Korea, China and Japan have confirmed that the first round of talks on a proposed trilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be held in Seoul on March 26th. Establishing an FTA would strengthen the countries existing...
by Alex Pappas | Jun 1, 2012 | Green, Logistics, Week in Global Logistics
‘Green Ship’ Incentive Approved – The Long Beach Board of Commissioners has approved a Green Ship Award Program aimed at improving air quality by specifically targeting the reduction of smog-causing nitrogen oxides emissions. Under this program, vessels with main...