US ports eye stimulus funds

The Port of Tacoma has recently executed a design agreement with the US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) to carry out navigational improvements in the Blair Waterway.

Union representing truck drivers says the port needs to delay its plan to phase out older trucks for two years.

The investigation into a vessel hitting a crane at the Vanterm terminal highlights a need for regulations that include the safe setback of the waterside rail for STS cranes.

GCT Canada has taken delivery of two new ZPMC cranes at its Vanterm terminal in Vancouver. The cranes are part of a C$160M modernisation project at the terminal. One unit is a replacement for a crane that was written off in January 2019 when it was struck by a vessel.

Global Container Terminals Inc. has started the regulatory process to expand its Deltaport container terminal.

The Federal Government has requested more information before it makes a decision on the Environmental Assessment for Terminal 2 at Roberts Bank near Vancouver.