News & Notes October 8, 2020

Port News

Cargotec and Konecranes to Merge (Splash247)

Georgia Ports Authority Expects 5% Growth in September (Atlanta Business)

Phase 1 of Leatherman Terminal on Track for March Opening (Chs Bus Journal)

Steamship/Tug

CDC Director Warns that Cruise Ship Travel Exacerbates Spread of Covid-19 (GCaptain)

MSC to Splash out $888M to Order Boxship Giants (Tradewinds)

CMA CGM Says Data Possibly Stolen in Cyberattack  (WSJ)

MSC Calls for Greater Investment in Hydrogen (Port Tech)

Bulk, Cruise, and Ro-Ro Operators Get Smart with Wilhelmsen’s Digital Mooring System (AJOT)

Bulk Carrier Runs Aground Near Norfolk (Prof Mariner)

Truck/Rail

Transfix Releases Fleet Planner for Small, Midsize Carriers (Freightwaves)

Trucking Approaches Unusual Holiday Shipping Season (TT News)

Supply Chain/Logistics

Record Rise for Warehouse in UK (Logistics Manager)

The Pandemic Opened Cybersecurity Gaps in the Supply Chain (Supply Chain)

Cyber

Treasury Warns Against Keeping Ransomware Payments Quiet (WSJ)

Global Maritime Regulator Hit by Cyberattack (WSJ)

Commerce

Power Tool Company Opening Facility in Ladson (CHS Reg Bus)

Pine View Buildings Establishing Operations in Barnwell County (SC Commerce)

SynTech Designs Establishing Operations in Lancaster County (SC Commerce)