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Crowley Fuels to build tug-barge for petroleum

By Melina Druga  |   January 17, 2018   |   Federal

Crowley Fuels recently signed a contract with Bollinger Shipyards to construct an Alaska Class 100,000-barrel-capacity articulated tug-barge (ATB) for the transportation of multiple clean petroleum pr...

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Last year, nearly 3 million passengers rode New York City ferry

By Melina Druga  |   January 16, 2018   |   Maritime

In 2017, the New York City ferry had 2.89 million passengers, according to the Economic Development Corp. (NYCEDC), which had predicted only 2.1 million riders. The ferry has four routes, the most ...

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Port Saint John total metric tonnage up year-over-year in 2017

By Aaron Martin  |   January 15, 2018   |   Maritime

Port Saint John handled 30,458,422 metric tonnes of cargo in 2017, marking a 15 percent year-over increase from the 26,438,301 metric tonnes handled there in 2016. Port Saint John reported year-ov...

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Congressional caucus recommends bipartisan U.S. infrastructure solutions

By Kim Riley  |   January 11, 2018   |   Air

There are constructive ways to pay for upgrading the nation’s infrastructure, according to a newly released bipartisan report from the congressional Problem Solvers Caucus. The 16-page report rel...

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Witnesses push for billions in water infrastructure funding during Senate hearing

By Liz Carey  |   January 10, 2018   |   Featured

Witnesses before a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on Wednesday about U.S. water infrastructure needs urged the panel to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) in...

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Foss Maritime ships 500-600 utility trucks to Puerto Rico

By Aaron Martin  |   January 8, 2018   |   Maritime

As part of ongoing efforts to restore electricity in Puerto Rico, Foss Maritime shipped 500-600 bucket trucks, line trucks, pickups, aerial lifts, skid-steer loaders, digger derricks, and pull trailer...

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Port of Philadelphia readying for new construction, equipment

By Chris Galford  |   January 5, 2018   |   Maritime

The Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) recently announced that it is preparing to receive new cranes, ships, and facilities as well as the new jobs to go with them. “Right now, we can’t build fas...

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Port of Philadelphia readying for new construction, new equipment

By Chris Galford  |   December 29, 2017   |   Maritime

The Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) recently announced that it is preparing to receive new cranes, new ships, new facilities as well as the new jobs to go with them. “Right now, we can’t build...

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JAXPORT doubles container volume during the first months of fiscal year

By Melina Druga  |   December 27, 2017   |   Maritime

During the first two months of fiscal year 2018, which began Oct. 1, Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT), in Florida, saw container volume reach double-digit growth. In October and November, 204...

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Stephen Metruck

Port of Seattle names new executive director

By Chris Galford  |   December 21, 2017   |   Maritime

The Port of Seattle recently announced the appointment of retired U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Stephen P. Metruck as the port’s new executive director. Metruck brings more than 30 years of marit...

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Senate eyes infrastructure funding

By Transportation Today News  |   December 20, 2017   |   Featured

A key senator pledged Wednesday to move ahead with efforts to finance a major infrastructure initiative during a hearing on trucking and transportation needs. “That’s going to happen. We’re g...

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North Carolina enters second phase of USDA Cold Treatment Pilot Program at Port of Wilmington

By Chris Galford  |   December 19, 2017   |   Maritime

North Carolina Ports have made the Port of Wilmington unique among South Atlantic ports with the announcement that it would enter a second phase of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Co...

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Japan shows interest in expanding trade relations with Florida’s Port Manatee

By Aaron Martin  |   December 19, 2017   |   Maritime

Japan’s top Florida-based diplomat visited the International Trade Hub at Port Manatee and met with area business leaders on Friday to explore ways to build on commercial ties that currently bring m...

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John LaRue

Port of Corpus Christie executive director retiring

By Melina Druga  |   December 19, 2017   |   Maritime

John LaRue, Port of Corpus Christi executive director, will be stepping down Jan. 1 and retiring officially in June 2019, Port Commission Chairman Charles W. Zahn said. After stepping down, LaRue w...

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Association forecasts 27.2 million cruise passengers in 2018

By Melina Druga  |   December 19, 2017   |   Federal

In 2018, 27.2 million passengers are forecasted to sail on cruise ships, according to Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) 2018 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook. To meet demand, 27...

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More than 107 million Americans expected to travel for Christmas holiday

By Melina Druga  |   December 18, 2017   |   Air

This Christmas season, 107.3 million Americans are expected to travel from Dec. 23 to Jan.1, according to AAA. The majority of travelers, 97.4 million, are expected to drive, a 3 percent increase ...

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Port of Corpus Christi solidifies agreement for crude oil export terminal

By Chris Galford  |   December 15, 2017   |   Maritime

Through a lease agreement with Vitol Inc. and Harvest Pipeline Company, the Port of Corpus Christi will devote 22 acres to a crude oil export terminal. The terminal will support crude oil flow out...

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Transportation outlook stable for 2018, but could change with tax reform, Fitch report says

By Liz Carey  |   December 15, 2017   |   Air

Tax reform, trade policy and anticipated interest rate hikes each could impact the transportation infrastructure sector in the coming year, according to Fitch Ratings in its 2018 transportation infras...

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PORT NOLA exports second oil platform component to Trinidad

By Melina Druga  |   December 14, 2017   |   Maritime

The Port of New Orleans recently exported the second of five heavy-lift oil platform components to Trinidad. The components will be shipped through 2019. The port partnered with construction compan...

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Cargo handled by Port Houston cargo up 9 percent

By Melina Druga  |   December 14, 2017   |   Maritime

Port Houston handled 35 million tons of cargo through November, a 9 percent increase from the first 11 months of 2016. Steel imports totaled 3.4 million tons, a 57 percent increase, while container...

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