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Feb 03, 2010
U.S. Coast Guard warns new budget could compromise security
President Barack Obama's proposed $3.8 trillion budget would cut funding to the Coast Guard and weaken the nation's port security, according to a U.S. Coast Guard representative.
Frank A. LoBiondo, a ranking member of the House Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, said the proposed 2 percent budget cut would elminate 773 positions, including five port security teams, including one that operates in the port of New York and New Jersey. "If not for the critical importance of securing our ports and protecting our nation, these proposed cuts would be laughable. To severely undercut the Coast Guard's capabilities to patrol and protect the nation's ports and maritime transportation system would give terrorists an opportunity to exploit this weakness," said LoBiondo, in a press release. The news follows the AAPA's concerns over the new budget, which we reported yesterday.
 
Intermodal transportation: The next wave?
 Holidays are almost over, for those lucky enough to go on vacation. I spent my time away from the sea, and well above sea level. Just for reassurance. As you might know, the majority of Dutch grounds are below sea level (about 65%), and we keep dry feet by pumping water. Without that, we would build our sandcastle around "Amersfoort at the Sea" (a city some 80km inland).
However, spending time in the Alps, some 800m above sea level, my rectangular box driven mind did not come to a complete standstill, wondering about hinterland transportation.
New Strategy & Development Director appointed at Dunkerque Port
 Jean-Frédéric Laurent has just been appointed Strategy and Development Director of Dunkerque Port, replacing Pierre Joly on his retirement. He is 41. |
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