The Amended Clean Vessel Incentive Program (CVI Program), launched on January 1, 2016, achieved superb results for first quarter 2016. A total of 253 qualifying vessel calls were logged, earning incentives totaling $385,000 for clean vessels. These figures represent increases of 35% and 10%, respectfully, over the same results polled in the first quarter 2015. NYK Line (North America) Inc. had the most qualifying vessel calls at 49, as well as the highest incentive award earned, totaling $86,000. Evergreen Marine’s vessel, Ever Libra, recorded the highest Environmental Ship Index (ESI) Score at 54.2, and was one of seven vessels with ESI scores above 50. TheRead More →

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Ken Johns

Tuesday, April 26 marked the 60th anniversary of containerization. In 1956, trucking magnate, Malcolm McLean, frustrated over the inefficiencies of unloading trucks by hand and reloading cargo onto ships, acquired a World War II era tank ship, which was renamed the Ideal X. A metal platform was installed above the tank tops and piping so that the trailers, soon to be known as shipping containers, could be loaded onto the deck. At Berth 24 in Port Newark, McLean loaded 58 trailers on the deck of the Ideal X, which sailed several hours later on its maiden voyage to Houston, TX. Containerization had been born. ByRead More →

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National Maritime Day

In honor of National Maritime Day, the Port Authority has partnered with the Seaman’s Church Institute, NYSA, Seafarer’s International House, and the American Merchant Marine Veterans of New Jersey to sponsor a two-day interactive exhibit of ship models built out of LEGO. The event will be held at Seaman’s Church Institute at 118 Export Street, Port Newark from 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM on May 9th and 10th. A flier with more information and a sample of the model ships is posted at: http://www.teachfleet.com/_ship_gallery.  We encourage all to stop by during lunch or bring your kids back after work. For those with a Scout troop, youthRead More →

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Truckers should be aware that lower-level eastbound lanes of the George Washington Bridge (GWB) will close during overnight hours next week to facilitate ongoing pavement repairs. These closures could result in increased congestion on the GWB’s upper levels. To  maintain efficiency, truckers should observe the following lower level closure details. Lower-level eastbound lanes will remain open this weekend for the Passover observance from 5 a.m. Friday, April 22 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 25. Lower-level eastbound lanes will experience closures over the following week as follows: On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights next week (April 25-28). Lower-level eastbound lanes will close from 9 p.m.Read More →

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