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Port of Oakland picks longtime shipping vet as Maritime Director
Longtime shipping industry executive Bryan Brandes has been named Maritime Director at the Port of Oakland. Port officials said that Brandes was selected following a nationwide search. Brandes, a 25-year maritime
veteran, replaces John Driscoll who leſt to manage the Alabama
State Port Authority. “Bryan is coming in at a crucial
time for us and we’re eager to put his skill and industry experience to work,” said Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan. “He knows the players, knows the business and knows what it takes for us to succeed.” The new Maritime Director
arrives in Oakland with executive experience gained at shipping lines and marine terminals. He worked with ocean
carriers Maersk Line
and CMA-CGM as well as APM Terminals. Most
recently,
Brandes was Vice President, Pacific Southwest Region Operations for FlexiVan Leasing,
New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Improves Efficiency with Lower- Emission Locomotives
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB), upgraded its locomotive fleet with the arrival of eight new locomotives to replace aging engines, improve efficiency, and lower overall emissions. Recognizable by their bright blue color, the new locomotives provide
reliable service and
support the short-line railroad’s commitment to integrating more sustainable business and operational practices. The new EPA-classified Tier
percent reduction in nitrous oxide (NOx), which pollutes the ozone layer and creates smog, along with a 50 percent reduction in particulate emissions. In addition to fuel and
emissions savings, the new leasing structure allows NOPB to achieve significant operational and capital savings. “The New Orleans Public
Belt is committed to providing safe, reliable and efficient rail transportation solutions. These
“Mike” Stolzman. NOPB is a Class III switching
railroad with a mission of serving the Port of New Orleans, local customers, and the six Class I railroads that move cargo through the New Orleans gateway. “Bringing these lower-emission
locomotives online supports Port NOLA’s and NOPB’s commitment to sustainability,”
said Brandy
D. Christian, CEO of NOPB and President and CEO of Port NOLA. “With the Port and NOPB now fully aligned, we are able to make strategic investments that provide air quality benefits for the community while providing superior service to our users and Class I partners.” NOPB and Port NOLA have
Manufactured by Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), the new locomotives comply with NOPB’s logo color standards and introduce a new bright blue color.
One locomotives will allow
NOPB to reduce its fleet size by 46 percent, from 15 locomotives to eight. Fuel consumption will be reduced by 25 percent, and emission reductions include a 40
new locomotives will be the backbone of our efforts. Not only can we reduce our fleet and fuel consumption, we can be better community neighbors,” said NOPB’s General Manager, M.D.
each piloted other innovative emissions reduction initiatives as a part of their respective strategic plans, including the Port of New Orleans Clean Truck Replacement Incentive Program (Clean TRIP) and NOPB’s locomotive idle reduction plan. Now partners, Port NOLA and NOPB are working together to foster programs that address both the maritime and rail space.
SEKO Advises Retailers, Etailers: It’s ‘Time to Act’ to Protect Cross Border Ecommerce Margins
Retailers, direct-to-consumer brands, marketplaces and marketplace sellers must take action now to protect their Cross Border eCommerce margins as Global postal rates into the U.S. get start to soar by as much as 150% from July 1 - because
they will struggle to pass on additional costs to savvy online shoppers, according to SEKO Logistics.
July 1, 2020, heralds
the first day of the historic agreement between the Universal Postal Union (UPU)
and the United States, which allows the U.S. to set its own postal rates, a move designed to
eliminate economic
distortions for the international distribution of goods. The change comes as millions more
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an intermodal chassis leasing company. Oakland annually handles
the equivalent of 2.5 million 20- foot cargo containers. It’s known as one of the leading gateways to Asia for U.S. exports – especially farm goods.
Cargo volume
has declined 7.8% in 2020 due to the economic fallout from
coronavirus. Port officials say that Brandes
faces two challenges: recovery from the economic wallop and
Anchorage,
Pittsburgh Airports Partner to Boost Air Cargo Operations
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) have announced plans to work together to better streamline the air cargo supply chain. The agreement between the two U.S. airports will boost sales and marketing efforts at both facilities, with an emphasis on cargo. “We are continuing to build
Pittsburgh International Airport into an international logistics center and growing cargo is a key driver for that,” said Christina Cassotis, Pittsburgh International Airport CEO. “We’re excited to partner with one of the busiest cargo airports in the world as we continue to sell Pittsburgh as a convenient – and speedy – cargo destination.” At the center of the air cargo
world, Alaska’s Anchorage International Airport can
be reached by 90 percent of the industrialized world within 9.5 hours. Anchorage ranked as the sixth busiest cargo airport in the world last year with more than 2.7 million metric tons of cargo passing through. ANC, which serves 28 widebody air cargo carriers, trails only Hong Kong, Memphis, Shanghai, Louisville and Seoul among cargo hubs. “ANC provides access to
major markets in Asia, North America and Latin America, and is looking to grow its air cargo network by adding new destinations. With its strategic location providing access to the Northeast, Midwest and Southeast, Pittsburgh has great potential to capture future growth,” said Jim Szczesniak, ANC Airport Manager. Cargo has become a key part
of Pittsburgh International Airport’s business plan as
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shaping Oakland’s maritime future. The port and business partners have invested millions this decade in new logistics capabilities. Oakland is now upgrading to handle the latest class of ultra large container vessels. “The port has operated
smoothly throughout the pandemic so we’re confident about recovery,” said Brandes.
“And with the
foundation we’ve got in place, I’m excited about our future. I can’t wait to get started.”
officials look to build the airport into an international logistics center, capitalizing on its abundant space and ideal geographic location. That has continued during the COVID-19 pandemic, even as passenger service nationally has decreased. The agreement will allow
both airports to work together to find innovation solutions for moving airfreight faster and more efficiently by exchanging information in airport management; exploring alliances between air cargo industries; seeking cooperative
marketing
opportunities; and exploring passenger service from Asia. Ultimately, airport officials
hope to expand the air cargo supply chain network in North America by establishing cargo service between Pittsburgh International and Anchorage International. In addition to its ideal size
and location, PIT plans to expand its air cargo operations with a 75,000-square-foot cargo processing facility and an adjacent surface parking lot. The project will be funded through an $18.69 million BUILD grant awarded to the airport by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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