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 | Feb 8, 2013 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
ILA Strike Averted – The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have tentatively agreed on a 6-year master contract. An agreement was reached prior to the contract’s February 6th expiration date; therefore, the...
by Alex Pappas | Jan 4, 2013 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Port of Ennore Seeks Container Terminal Bid – India’s Port of Ennore, located near Chennai, is seeking a new bid for its planned container terminal project. The terminal calls for 3,280 feet of quay and draft of 49 feet in order to allow for a capacity of 1.5 million...
by Alex Pappas | Oct 5, 2012 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Port of Singapore’s New Terminal – PSA Singapore Terminals is investing $2.85 billion in the development of its Pasir Panjang Terminal at the Port of Singapore. The new terminal will feature an automated container yard, 15 new berths and nearly 19,700 feet of quay...
by Alex Pappas | Aug 31, 2012 | Week in Global Logistics
ILA Local Authorizes Strike – After negotiations for new contract terms broke off last week, the International Longshoremen’s Association’s (ILA) Local 1804-1 in North Bergen, New Jersey held a meeting. The Local unanimously voted for and approved the authorization...