by Alex Pappas | Jun 7, 2013 | Green, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
New Shipping Lanes off California Coast – New shipping lanes have been developed for vessels traveling to California ports to protect endangered whales from ship collisions. The new lanes change the routes of ships using the San Francisco Bay, the Santa Barbara...
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 5, 2013 | China, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Cuba’s First Free Trade Zone – Cuba is planning on building its first free trade manufacturing zone. The $900 million project is being paid for by Brazil and will be in the Port of Mariel near Havana. Read more from Global Post Port of LA Finishes Main Channel...
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...
by Alex Pappas | Sep 28, 2012 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Port of Los Angeles Receives Prestigious Award – Lloyd’s List has recognized the Port of Los Angeles as an environmental leader in adopting and promoting programs that reduce emissions from maritime sources. As a result, the port was awarded the prestigious Global...