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Lynch noted there is enough


land permitted for private development for more than 100 million square feet of new industrial space within 30 miles of the port. In other projects aimed


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CN bids for Kansas City Southern for merger


In what appears to be a bidding war, CN Rail recently announced that it is engaging with the board of directors of Kansas City Southern to complete confirmatory due diligence and finalize a definitive merger agreement to combine the companies and create the premier railway for the 21st century. Canadian Pacific Railway


Limited is already making a bid for the railway. According to a press statement,


CN’s proposal offers a “clear path to completion and is structured in a way that gives KCS shareholders both greater immediate value and the opportunity to participate in the future upside of the


at increasing Savannah’s big ship capability, the GPA Board approved in November the purchase of eight new ship-to- shore cranes. The new machines will replace six older models, bringing Savannah’s fleet to 38. The eight taller cranes will arrive in 2023, allowing Garden City Terminal to serve more 15,000+ TEU vessels. Savannah’s harbor deepening, a Corps of Engineers project, will reach substantial completion


by the end of


Calendar Year 2021, providing greater scheduling flexibility for vessel transit. The GPA Board also approved


7/24/19 4:37 PM agreement; CP has done same


combined company, and CN’s plan to use a voting trust means that KCS shareholders will receive compensation upon the closing of the voting trust.” “We are pleased that KCS has


acknowledged the value that a CN-KCS combination would bring as the premier railway for the 21st century,” said JJ Ruest, president and CEO of CN. “Together, CN and KCS will connect North America in a safer, faster, cleaner and stronger way for the benefit of both companies’ stakeholders. CN looks forward to completing its confirmatory diligence and finalizing its merger agreement with KCS promptly.”


the purchase of 20 new rubber- tired gantry cranes. The new RTGs will be tall enough to stand over six containers, one higher than Savannah’s older RTGs, allowing for additional capacity in the same terminal footprint. On Feb. 22, an expanded


container operation came online at Savannah’s Ocean Terminal, bringing annual capacity there to 250,000 TEUs. “The new capacity at OT will ensure our shipping line customers see no service delays while GPA is straightening Berth 1 at Garden City Terminal,” McKnight said. “In light of unprecedented demand, we’re taking advantage of every opportunity to grow capacity at our deepwater terminals.” Since the upswing in


containerized cargo began last fall, GPA has seen significant growth in categories such as


SC Ports records strongest monthly volumes in its history


South Carolina Ports handled the most cargo in its history in March, with the Port of Charleston handling record volumes as the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal begins operations. SC Ports reported an all-time


container record for March, moving 248,796 TEUs across the Port of Charleston’s Wando Welch and North Charleston container


terminals. This is


up 34% year-over-year — a significant increase from last March.


The previous container record


was set in August 2019, with 233,110 TEUs handled at the port. Fiscal-year-to-date, SC Ports has handled 1.86 million TEUs from July through March. SC Ports handled 137,855 pier


containers — which account for cargo boxes of any size — in March, which is a 31.3% increase year-over-year. SC Ports has handled nearly 1.036 million pier containers thus far in fiscal year 2021.


“SC Ports moved more cargo


than ever before in March. This significant achievement leads up to another historic milestone as we prepare to welcome the first ship to the Leatherman Terminal on Friday,” SC Ports President and CEO Jim Newsome said. “Our all- time container record reinforces that we are adding more capacity to the Port of Charleston at the right time. The state-of-the-art Leatherman Terminal will add 700,000 TEUs of throughput capacity and a 1,400-foot berth to the East Coast port market when


machinery, appliances and electronics; hardware and houseware; food; furniture; apparel; and textiles. “Thanks to the hard work


of GPA employees and our partners at the International Longshoremen’s Association, motor carriers and rail, we achieved our busiest February ever,” said Lynch. “With consumers spending less on travel and services, they’re devoting more of their income to goods purchases, which has resulted in increased container volumes.” Rail cargo outpaced the growth


of the overall container trade in February, with intermodal liſts at Garden City Terminal reaching approximately 77,500 TEUs for the month, an increase of 12.6%, or nearly 8,700 TEUs. The Appalachian Regional Port also had its busiest February ever, with the inland rail yard handling 4,955 TEUs of trade. In Brunswick Roll-on/Roll-off


trade, Georgia Ports achieved 23% growth in February, handling 50,945 units of autos and heavy machinery, up 9,518 units compared to February 2020. “The re-opening of domestic and overseas auto plants has resulted in an upward trend in Roll-on/Roll-off volumes at Colonel’s Island Terminal in Brunswick and at Savannah’s Ocean Terminal, which we expect to continue,” Lynch said. GPA has received a permit


from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop a fourth berth for Ro/Ro cargo at Colonel’s Island Terminal in Brunswick. The project, currently in the engineering phase, will provide increased speed and flexibility in auto processing.


it is most needed.” Loaded


imports were Charleston. The up


nearly 50% in March at the Port of


booming


Southeast population and pandemic-driven


lifestyle


shiſts continue to drive retail imports, including home goods, furniture, electronics, exercise equipment, and fresh produce and refrigerated foods. Loaded exports were up


8.2% in March as advanced manufacturers and automotive companies see steady demand for their products across global markets. SC Ports handled more than 22,000 vehicles at Columbus Street Terminal in March. Inland Port Greer reported its


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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has become the first cargo handler at Milan Malpensa Airport to be awarded Authorized Receiver status by Italy’s Customs authority. The approval means freight forwarders can now clear and offload cargo directly at WFS’ cargo terminal at the airport, which offers significant time savings and productivity efficiencies.


CEVA Logistics now offers a healthcare logistics service called CEVA FORPATIENTS. This service offers healthcare and pharmaceutical companies end-to-end logistics solutions that place the patient at the center of the supply chain. The company is also introducing a new temperature-sensitive logistics product that will begin service in Q2 2021.


Pilot Freight Services has acquired DSI Logistics, a Brea, CA- based provider of last-mile home delivery and installation for heavy and hard to handle goods. The transaction closed on March 31, 2021.


Woodfield Distribution, LLC (WDSrx) recently opened two additional warehouses in San Antonio, TX and in Reno, NV to serve manufacturers of pharmaceutical drug products and related categories. The new locations establish a national presence for WDSrx in New Jersey, Florida, Ohio, Texas and Nevada. Total capacity in the WDSrx network exceeds 650,000 sq. ſt. of GMP compliant facilities for warehousing, fulfillment and additional services including cold chain capabilities for medications and dietary supplements.


To celebrate Earth Day, Blume Global announced it will soon become fully carbon neutral. The company has partnered with South Pole to achieve a sustainable supply chain by significantly reducing its own emissions. Blume is also using its domestic reload and street turns solutions, among other programs, to eliminate waste throughout the supply chain industry.


Logistics Plus Inc. announced that it is the first corporate sponsor to enroll in the Restoring Integrity to the Oceans (RIO) Plastic Neutrality Program. Logistics Plus received Plastic Neutrality Certification for offsetting 19 tonnes of plastic use in 2020.


SEKO Logistics has opened major new regional distribution hubs on the US east coast to manage growth in Baltimore and Charlotte. The new Baltimore operation offers 160,000+ sq. ſt. of warehouse space to support clients in the medical, ecommerce and defense sectors. The move significantly enhances SEKO’s Defense and Commercial logistics solutions in Baltimore. The facility is ISO 13485 certified for handling and managing logistics for Medical Devices.


busiest month in history with 16,688 rail moves in March, up 20.3% from last March. Fiscal- year-to-date, Inland Port Greer has handled 119,460 rail moves, up nearly 5% from the same time a year prior. Inland Port Greer extends


the Port of Charleston’s reach 212 miles inland via rail, and 94 million consumers can be reached within a one-day truck trip from the inland terminal. Inland Port Dillon reported


nearly 3,000 rail moves in March. Fiscal-year-to-date, Inland Port Dillon has handled 27,549 rail moves, up 12.4% from the same


time a year prior. “These impressive volumes


highlight our efficient operations and the strength of our entire maritime community, which works as a team to keep the supply chain fluid during a global pandemic and amid unprecedented demand,” Newsome said. “We look forward to offering the same reliable service and additional capacity to our customers as we welcome ships to the Leatherman Terminal. SC Ports is proud to open the first container terminal in the U.S. since 2009 in South Carolina.”


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