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Will Mexico's Growing Ports Pose a Threat to U.S. Gateways?

October 26, 2015

Mexico is competing with the U.S. for manufacturing work coming back to the western hemisphere from China and other parts of Asia. Will it pose the same challenge for U.S. ports?

AAPA, MarAd Complete First Module of Port Planning and Investment Toolkit

November 26, 2014

American Association of Port Authorities

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has joined the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, PFM Group and other port industry experts in creating the first section of a new manual to aid U.S. port authorities in planning and paying for critical infrastructure projects.

Iran Sees Growing Number of Foreign Ships Docking at Its Southern Port

July 3, 2014

Arabian Supply Chain

Despite sanctions, Iran says the number of foreign trade vessels berthing at the country's southern port of Shahid Rajayee has considerably increased.

Gulftainer Growth Expected to Be Robust Through 2013

September 18, 2013

Arabian Supply Chain

Sharjah-based Gulftainer is expected to record a volume increase of 30 percent in 2013. The group is continuing to expand its global footprint, with the June takeover of the Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Company (GSCCO) in Saudi Arabia acting as the major driver.

Port of Melbourne Begins Major Overhaul

April 15, 2013

Design Build Source

Construction has begun on a three-year $1.6bn overhaul of the largest container port in Australia, with Victorian state government saying the work is necessary to avoid capacity constraints and adding that it will create around 1,100 jobs.