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months — one of which was


scheduled for the Port of Long Beach. No blank sailings were reported by both ports during the same period last year. Despite overall cargo


declines in June, the HYPERLINK “https://polb. com/port-info/news-and- press/more-cargo-movement- records-b roken-in -long- beach-06-22-2020/” Port of


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Long Beach achieved a “triple crown” last month, when three separate terminals and the ILWU workforce reached new levels for each terminal’s ship- to-shore cargo moves. “Our overall cargo numbers


may be down, but records continue to be broken thanks to the hard work and collaboration of terminal operators and dockworkers,” said Long Beach Harbor


Commission President Bonnie Lowenthal. “The economic recovery is going to take some time, but we are optimistic for the future of the Port and our partnerships with labor and the entire goods movement industry.” The Port of Los Angeles


reports that it moved 691,475 TEUs in June, a 9.6% decrease compared to last year’s record- setting June. Six months


into 2020, overall cargo


volumes have decreased 17.1% compared to 2019. Port Executive Director Gene Seroka announced the June volumes in a wide-ranging news briefing. “Given the circumstances


of an unresolved trade war and an ongoing pandemic, our June and mid-year cargo volumes are in line with our forecasting,” said Port of Los


Flexible Barge Solution at the Harbor of New York


A new Liebherr LHM 600 Mobile Harbor Crane has been in operation in the Port of New York and New Jersey since November 2019. Sims Metal Management, one of the world’s leading metal recyclers, places its LHM 600 on a floating barge.


This intelligent solution


offers the company various advantages. Firstly, the barge solution offers enormous flexibility in terms of location. The company operates two different terminals in the New York Harbor.


In addition to a terminal in


the Port of Newark Sims Metal Management also operates the terminal of Claremont in Jersey City, NJ, which is about 10 kilometres linear distance. Depending on requirements, the floating mobile harbor crane can be towed by sea to the appropriate terminal and is thus ready for operation in the shortest possible time. Secondly, the Liebherr


mobile harbor crane can move along the barge to reach further hatches without move the barge.


having to On the other hand, operation


from the barge means that no adjustments to the port infrastructure are necessary.


The space gained at the quay edge can also be used as storage and operational space. Thanks to many years of


GPA commissions first nine Mason Mega Rail tracks


Georgia Ports Authority’s Mason Mega Rail project, in the works for more than four years and designed to expand service to the Southeast and Midwestern U.S., has passed a major milestone. GPA has put into operation the first nine of 18 new working tracks, with its first two rail- mounted gantry cranes to be commissioned in June. “At the Port of Savannah, we


are working to improve the efficiency of the American supply chain and move goods to market even faster,” said GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch. “These efforts are strengthening our logistics network at a time when the nation needs it most.” Lynch said the project would


not have been possible without a generous grant from the U.S. Maritime


Administration. He


noted that throughout the COVID-19 crisis, dedicated GPA employees and contract workers have continued to press forward, with a daily average of more than 150 people working on the rail expansion, and more than 2.2 million staff hours expended in


planning and construction since late 2015. “Additionally, throughout all


this work and the issues related to the coronavirus, GPA and our partners at the International Longshoremen’s Association have continued to provide world- class service to our customers,” Lynch said. The project will include 18


working tracks for improved efficiency moving containers from trains to trucks. “The Mason Mega Rail


Terminal is an incredible example of the federal government and the port authority working together to keep America’s commerce moving ahead,” said GPA Board Chairman Will McKnight. “Even during this crisis, the disciplined effort involved has been a testament to the vital importance we all place on this nationally significant project.” The expansion will use


an estimated $38 million of American-made steel, McKnight added. The project has so far installed 56,000 feet of new track but will include a total of 129,000


feet when complete - or nearly 24.5 miles. In a related development, a


new overpass on State Road 25 is nearing completion. This new route will carry road traffic over eight tracks linking the current


Chatham Yard on the south side of Garden City Terminal with the Mason Mega Rail site to the northwest. The overpass is expected to open in August. The Mason Mega Rail Terminal will double the Port of Savannah’s


Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. “Our focus now is on enhancing the Port’s competitiveness with infrastructure, technology and operational efficiencies as we help get Americans back to work and drive economic recovery.” During the news conference,


Seroka praised the Federal Maritime Commission and Federal Maritime


experience and customer- oriented


engineering,


Liebherr mobile harbor crane technology sets new standards in innovation and quality. The Liebherr LHM 600 mobile harbor crane from Sims Metal Management is equipped with a 750 kW Liebherr diesel engine that complies with the latest Tier 4 final emissions standard. The crane is equipped with a maximum liſting capacity of up to 144 tonnes. In 4-rope grab operation, up to 75 tonnes are available - making the LHM 600 from Sims the most powerful Mobile Harbor Crane on a barge in the U.S. The Liebherr Pactronic


hybrid system is installed as an additional power booster in the new machine from Sims Meteal Management. Its


rail capacity to 2 million twenty- foot equivalent container units per year. The added capacity will allow GPA to take on new business in a broader service area, reaching well into the U.S. Midwest. Lynch


thanked Savannah’s


two Class I railroads, CSX and Norfolk Southern, for providing a


Savannah now top US port for ag exports


The Port of Savannah’s proximity to major producers, direct access via road and rail, broad global network and responsiveness to customer needs have recently made it the top port in the nation for the export of containerized agricultural goods. In CY Year 2019, agriculture


accounted for 60% of Savannah’s exports, or more than 843,000 TEUs. Forest products such as wood pulp, paper and logs made up the largest category of goods, followed by clay, cotton, poultry and peanuts. For FY to date (July 2019-May 2020), total loaded exports have


increased by 15,500 TEUs to 1.33 million TEUs. “The production of raw


material and agricultural goods, along with their supply chains, have remained strong throughout the pandemic,” said Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Griff Lynch. “The powerful commitment by the agricultural sector mirrors that of GPA’s employees, the International Longshoremen’s Association and the rest of our maritime logistics community.” During the pandemic, GPA


has focused on ensuring both chassis and empty


containers are available to support the movement of export commodities. Through its association with the South Atlantic Chassis Pool II and the completion of a new on- terminal chassis yard, the Port of Savannah provides customers with access to


the largest


chassis pool in the Southeast. In addition, GPA’s team has focused on cargo owners and other contacts to ensure a reliable supply of containers. On-terminal projects to


expand export capacity have continued throughout the crisis, including the Mason Mega Rail,


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Commissioner Rebecca Dye for suggestions to further improve cargo fluidity in the San Pedro Bay. June loaded imports


decreased 6.8% to 369,189 TEUs compared to the previous year. Loaded exports dropped 21.3% to 109,586 TEUs. Empty containers declined 7.2% to 212,701 TEUs. In total, June volumes totaled 691,475 TEUs.


main feature is an additional energy


storage device, the


accumulator. The accumulator is charged when the load is lowered and by surplus power from the conventional drive unit. The Liebherr Pactronic


system is an impressive power amplifier. Both liſting and lowering speeds are significantly increased despite the fact that the primary power output remains the same. Sims Metal Management


also benefits from the Liebherr analysis soſtware LiDAT smartApp. The smartApp is an IT-solution for the analysis and optimization of cargo handling processes. With LiDAT smartApp it is possible to analyze crane data and initiate process improvements.


competitive option for moving cargo to a Mid-American Arc of cities ranging from Memphis to Chicago. Garden City Terminal averages only 24 hours between vessel discharge and intermodal train departure. Rail transit from Savannah to Memphis provides cargo availability in just 56 hours


with the first nine of 18 new working tracks complete and two new rail-mounted gantry cranes slated to begin work in July.


GPA’s inland terminal, the


Appalachian Regional Port, has seen increased volumes and export commodities coming from Northwest Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. At the Port of Savannah, GPA has increased its on- time performance of vessel operations to achieve its best performance in three years. “GPA’s laser focus on the


seamless flow of export commodities and the impressive growth at the ARP have created new avenues


for American


farmers to serve international customers,”


said GPA Board Chairman Will McKnight.


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