Thursday, May 13, 2010

Volume: 10 Issue: 11

Sponsored by:
Transport Events

Sponsored by: Loadmatch Inc. - Drayage.com

Welcome to SEAPORTS PRESS REVIEW, a global update of port, shipping, multimodal, logistics and maritime news.

Has the progress in the recovery of the breakbulk and project sectors been significant enough to return the industry to sustainable levels of shipping? The program for the 5th Annual Breakbulk Europe Transportation Conference & Exhibition (May 18 - 20, in Antwerp, Belgium) will include sessions that examine the economic as well as the transportation trends for the near and long term, with in-depth insight from industry leaders as to where opportunity lies. For details, and to follow Breakbulk on Twitter, please visit the new www.breakbulk.com website.

The TOC Europe conference is closing in (June 8 - 10, in Valencia, Spain). This high-profile event for TOC has over 120 industry suppliers already exhibiting, with more than 150 confirmed terminal operators. Sessions will range from high-level executive outlooks to discussions of operations and technology excellence, trends, productivity, and more. For details, please visit http://www.tocevents-europe.com/page.cfm/Link=1/t=m/trackLogID=151686_FEEABDD369.

The annual Transportation Marketing & Communications Association (TMCA) conference is upon us (June 6 - 8, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida). In this questionable economy, marketers are re-examining expenses, reining in costs, and shifting strategies to adapt to constantly changing business challenges. How do you navigate in such a challenging environment? This conference will give you the knowledge, tools, and connections you need--specifically for marketing professionals in the transportation industry. For details, please visit www.tmcatoday.org.

Lastly, the AAPA Seaports Magazine (summer issue) is in production and scheduled to hit the streets in mid-June. Its theme: Adapting infrastructure to new economic realities. If you have interest in showcasing your brand and unique selling proposition in this targeted issue, please contact David Cantwell or Cindy Cronin at 954-628-0058, extensions 173 and 131, respectively.

Now on to the news.

Kind regards,
Ray Venturino
Vice President Global Seaports
Seaports Press Review
www.seaportspr.com
rventurino@joc.com

Sponsored by: North Carolina State Ports Authority

Intermodal Volume Climbs 8.4% Year-Over-Year in First Quarter - Thursday, May 13, 2010

Panama Canal Authority CEO Briefs Maritime Experts on Progress of Panama Canal Expansion - Thursday, May 13, 2010

Cruise Ship Building on Steady Course - Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Management Dynamics and FTZ Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership - Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Ron Widdows and Jon Hemingway To Be Honored at Connie Award Dinner in Long Beach on September 30 - Wednesday, May 12, 2010

CMA CGM Launches Its 12th Service Between Asia and Europe - Tuesday, May 11, 2010

UBM Global Trade Acquires Selected Centradex Assets - Thursday, May 6, 2010

Sponsored by: Weston Solutions, Inc.

ICTSI Signs 25 Year Lease with Port of Portland - Thursday, May 13, 2010

Tampa Cruise Industry Professional Honored at Tourism Luncheon - Tuesday, May 11, 2010

U.S. Latino Leaders Visit Port of Houston Authority - Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Antwerp Promotes Its Advantages as Most Important European Port for Turkey - Monday, May 10, 2010

Port of Seattle Welcomes PCC Logistics Expansion, 90 Jobs for the Region - Monday, May 10, 2010

Port Corpus Christi Enhances Its Rail Capabilities for Wind Component Movements - Friday, May 7, 2010

New Linkspan at Harwich International Port Heralds Arrival of Superferries - Thursday, May 6, 2010

William D. Friedman Hired as Cleveland Port President and CEO - Tuesday, May 4, 2010