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Gateway Pacific could link grain belt to Asian markets

Asian demand for U.S. grain will soar in the years ahead, and U.S. farmers will need more West Coast port capacity to meet that demand.

That was a key theme Thursday, May 19, as grain producers and shippers gathered to learn about SSA Marine’s plans for the Gateway Pacific Terminal project at Cherry Point. SSA [...]

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May 28th, 2011 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Grain, Ports, Shipping News |

Costa Rica’s port workers to strike

Costa Rican port workers in Moín and Limón have announced they will go on strike in the coming days to protest against the privatization of dock operations, website Nacion.com reported.

“They want to rent equipment for Moín while operating on the terminal of APM Terminals, and then they will take the equipment and leave the [...]

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May 28th, 2011 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Global Solidarity, Longshore News, Ports, Shipping News, Unions |