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Container fire at PortMiami erupts in explosion, shaking nearby homes

A dramatic incident unfolded late Friday (29 November) night at PortMiami, when a vehicle erupted in flames inside a shipping container, triggering a powerful explosion that rattled nearby apartment buildings.

Around 11:40 p.m. (local time), Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to reports of a fire at a cargo yard in the area. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a vehicle engulfed in flames within a container. According to the CBC News report, the firefighters quickly sprang into action,...

https://container-news.com/container-fire-at-portmiami-erupts-in-explosion-shaking-nearby-homes/

Op-Ed: PortMiami enhances growth and resilience with shore power

PortMiami’s electric shore power system is setting the new standard for industry sustainability; key for future developments at ports across the U.S.

By Mark Valenti, WSP Senior Vice President and Southeast Regional Maritime Leader

The cruise ship terminals at PortMiami are an iconic, highly visible feature of the downtown Miami skyscape.

Mark Valenti.

Unfortunately, the awe inspired by those magnificent ships while docked at one of the largest cargo and passenger ports in the U.S. is tempered by...

https://www.marinelog.com/views/op-eds/op-ed-portmiami-enhances-growth-and-resilience-with-shore-power/

PortMiami unveils shore power initiative for cruise ships

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava marked the introduction of shore power at PortMiami, a significant advancement that is expected to allow cruise ships to shut off their engines and connect to onshore electrical power while docked.

“As Mayor, I vowed to protect our environment; shore power has been my personal dream and initiative. We embarked on this journey in 2021, thanks to an innovative partnership with our major cruise line partners and Florida Power & Light Company,” stated...

https://container-news.com/portmiami-unveils-shore-power-initiative-for-cruise-ships/

PortMiami enters new era handling CMA CGM’s 15,000 TEU vessel

PortMiami greeted the arrival of the CMA CGM Bali on 11 March 2024. With a capacity of 15,000 TEUs, this container ship operates along the Manhattan Bridge shipping route, linking China to East Coast ports in the United States via the Panama Canal.

“The arrival of the Bali confirms that PortMiami can welcome larger vessels. This ship symbolizes a new era in transportation by combining innovation and environmental consciousness in the shipping industry,” stated Daniella Levine Cava mayor of...

https://container-news.com/portmiami-enters-new-era-handling-cma-cgms-15000-teu-vessel/

South Florida Container Terminal orders 12 electric gantry cranes

South Florida Container Terminal (SFCT) at PortMiami has ordered 12 electric, emission-free, rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes to prepare for cargo growth and larger vessels — and to help meet decarbonization goals.

The RTG cranes are being purchased from Kalmar, which is part of Finland-headquartered Cargotec. SFCT did not provide the cost of the cranes but did say delivery is expected in the second quarter of 2023. 

SFCT said the order comes on the heels of a three-year modernization project...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/south-florida-container-terminal-orders-12-electric-gantry-cranes

PortMiami receives US$16 million government grant

According to a US Department of Transportation announcement, PortMiami will receive a US$16 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant for its NetZero: Cargo Mobility Optimisation and Resiliency Project.

The NetZero Program is a plan to convert the entire cargo movement chain to a carbon-neutral operation, from PortMiami’s channel to its final point of distribution.

“We want to thank both our Congressional delegation, who worked diligently to secure...

https://container-news.com/portmiami-receives-us16-million-government-grant/

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