by Alex Pappas | May 4, 2012 | China, Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Drayage Strike at Port Klang – At Malaysia’s key gateway of Port Klang, non-union truck drivers are protesting delays and gate charges at container depots located outside the port. The drivers claim their earnings are limited because depot delays restrict drayage...
by Alex Pappas | Apr 27, 2012 | Green, Logistics, Ports, Technology, Week in Global Logistics
Port of Tanjung Priok Container Terminal Project Approved –The long-delayed New Priok development at the Port of Tanjung Priok in Indonesia has been approved for construction by presidential decree. Phase 1 of the project will provide an additional capacity of 4.5...
by Alex Pappas | Dec 16, 2011 | Week in Global Logistics
Occupy Protestors March on West Coast Ports – This week, the Occupy Movement marched on West Coast Ports disrupting cargo operations at Oakland and Portland resulting in heavy backlogs. At Portland about 325 International Longshore and Warehouse Union workers and 200...
by Alex Pappas | Apr 1, 2011 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
EU Mulls Options for Maritime Cap-and-Trade – The European Union (EU) plans to implement an emissions-trading program if an international agreement to curb the industry’s pollution is not made. European experts expect that international maritime emissions will double...
by Alex Pappas | Mar 1, 2011 | Green, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
EU Mulls Options for Maritime Cap-and-Trade – The European Union (EU) plans to implement an emissions-trading program if an international agreement to curb the industry’s pollution is not made. European experts expect that international maritime emissions will double...