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As SOLAS took effect on July 1st, ports around the country are moving together with shippers and exporters to create a steady and efficient process to alleviate any growing pains from the rules. According to the JOC, “U.S. maritime...
As SOLAS took effect on July 1st, ports around the country are moving together with shippers and exporters to create a steady and efficient process to alleviate any growing pains from the rules. According to the JOC, “U.S. maritime...
With less than two weeks remaining before the implementation of the Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS) measures, and coming through a powerful first quarter, East Coast ports, including the Port of Virginia, show a decrease in container traffic...
In a bit of a shocking twist, the Virginia Port Authority changed position this week and advised they will provide VGM weights to exporters to comply with the SOLAS rules. The Virginia Port Authority revised their approach to the...
Though total container volume for March has fallen 7.2%, the Port of Virginia states this is the second best March total on record with 120,519 TEUs. The fall is attributed to an outstanding March of 2015 where inclement weather...
The state of Virginia has approved a $350 million state-backed bond deal to the Norfolk International Terminal. Pending signature of Governor McAuliffe, the bill’s primary supporter, the money looks to expand the facility after 2015 traffic congested the port...
The Virginia Port Authority plans to enter an agreement to become a sister port with the Port of Mariel, Cuba to enhance trade between the two. Virginia Governor, Terry McAuliffe spearheads the idea of linking the ports, working tirelessly...
On December 26th, the largest containership, the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, called on Los Angeles, CA. With a capacity of 18,000 TEUs the Benjamin Franklin is the first megaship to call on a US port. Up to this point,...
The Commonwealth of Virginia and the Port of Hampton Roads have received funding in FY 2014 from the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) collectively in excess of fifteen million dollars. These grants, which cover homeland security, port...
