Archive: Oktober 2017

Oktober 23, 2017


Antwerp Launches Sustainability Initiative

As the main hub in Europe for the production, handling, and distribution of polymers, (mostly in the form of tiny pellets), Antwerp has launched a campaign to reduce the loss or spillage of these plastic granules. In particular, the goal…

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Oktober 20, 2017


Long Beach Port Leaders Visit Korea and Japan

A delegation that includes Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, Harbor Commission President Lou Anne Bynum, Port Executive Director Mario Cordero, and Chief Commercial Officer Noel Hacegaba is visiting South Korea and Japan this week on a business development mission. The…

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Oktober 17, 2017


U.S. Tightens Regulations on Wood Packaging Materials

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice (CSMS # 17-000609) on September 25, 2017 advising of a change in its policies for issuing penalties for violations of the Wood Packaging Materials (WPM) regulations. The policy change is that…

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Oktober 17, 2017


Georgia Ports Authority Reports Record Cargo Volumes

The Georgia Ports Authority reported record cargo volumes in its 2017 fiscal year, alongside sustained private investment in its port infrastructure. Total cargo tonnage increased 8.3% across all terminals during the fiscal year. (source: Breakbulk)

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