The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) predicted in March no harmful radiation from damaged Japanese nuclear power plants will reach the U.S. Read More »
Port of Baltimore News
WWL Increases Frequency on North America to Oceania Trade
February 24, 2011Announcements
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a global leader in RO/RO shipping and factory-to-dealer logistics, announced on Feb. 24, 2011 that it has increased the frequency of its North America to Oceania trade to a total of four sailings per month. Read More »
Shipping Company to Award Grants Promoting Zero-Emissions Technologies
February 3, 2011Announcements
Lysaker, Norway — Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), the global shipping and logistics provider, announced plans on Feb. 2, 2011 to award $100,000 in grants this year to entrepreneurs working on zero-emissions technologies for shipping and port logistics. Read More »
January/February issue of the Port of Baltimore Magazine
January 20, 2011Feature
Here’s a summary of some of the stories covered in the January/February issue of the award-winning Port of Baltimore Magazine: Read More »
Metal Warehousing Company Under New Ownership
January 14, 2011Announcements
Glencore International AG, one of the world’s largest suppliers of commodities and raw materials, announced in September 2010 the purchase of Pacorini Metals, an international metal warehousing company whose American base is in Baltimore. The sale is not expected to affect Pacorini Metals’ local operations. Read More »
Highstar Capital’s Lee Recognized as Port Leader
January 14, 2011Personnel
The Baltimore Junior Association of Commerce honored Christopher H. Lee at the 37th annual Port Leader of the Year Award Luncheon in October 2010. Read More »
Baltimore Customs Brokers Honor MPA’s Norris
January 14, 2011Personnel
The Board of the Baltimore Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association (BCBFA) presented its first Recognition Award to Mary Jane Norris, Manager, Port Operations Services, for the Maryland Port Administration (MPA). Read More »
Port Moves Bucyrus Mining Equipment
January 13, 2011Feature
Bucyrus International, Inc. has built a global reputation for providing innovative solutions to big mining jobs. At the Port of Baltimore, the focus is on providing innovative solutions to moving Bucyrus’ big equipment. Read More »
Port Partners Bring Holiday Cheer
January 1, 2011Feature
More than 100 people crowded a youth service center located near the Port of Baltimore’s Dundalk Marine Terminal to sing songs with Santa in early December. The center’s volunteer Board includes employees of various Port-related businesses, including Ports America, Ian International, Mediterranean Shipping Company and the Maryland Port Administration. The holiday celebration consisted of caroling, picture-taking, crafts and quality time with Santa, who resembled Ports America’s Mark Montgomery. Ports America also sponsored the annual New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Read More »