Port of Los Angeles records busiest January in port’s 110- year history
The Port of Los Angeles handled 826,640 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in January 2017, an increase of 17.4 percent compared to January 2016. It was the busiest January in the port’s 110-year history, outpacing last January, which was the previous record for the first month of the year. It was also the second-best month overall…
Destination Spotlight: Car Shipping from USA to Netherlands
Are you interested in shipping a vehicle from the USA to the Netherlands? As a leader in international vehicle shipping services, CFR Rinkens can provide reliable and secure vehicle shipping throughout the Netherlands, including the cities of Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Discover why several Fortune 500 companies and auto manufacturers rely on CFR Rinkens as their…
Historic Battleship Iowa plugs into 21st Century Technology at Port of LA
Recognized internationally for pioneering the development and use of Alternative Maritime Power®(AMP®) for container ships, the Port of Los Angeles and Battleship IOWA today unveiled a new permanent educational exhibit on the historic Battleship IOWA wharf. Battleship IOWA has become the latest vessel to plug into clean, electric shore-side power at the Port. The ship’s…
Simulation Confirms Port of NY & NJ Can Handle ULCVs through 18,000 TEUs
A state-of-the-art computer simulation has confirmed that both new classes of ultra large container vessels (ULCVs) – those handling 14,000 and 18,000 TEUS — can safely navigate the Port of New York and New Jersey. The critical components to facilitate such transits will be communication and coordination among the various port stakeholders, said officials in…
Destination Spotlight – Shipping from USA to Guatemala
From San Jose to Puerto Quetzal, or whatever your destination in Guatemala or anywhere in the world, CFR Rinkens can safely deliver your vehicle via various shipping methods, including fully enclosed containerized shipping or Roll-On/Roll-Off car shipping. Our dedicated shipping experts will be on hand to assist you through every step of the vehicle importing…
Port of Miami Awarded Best U.S. Port
Port of Miami has been honored by Porthole Cruise Magazine with the 2017 Editor-in-Chief Award for Best U.S. Port for customer service, quality operations, and all around excellence. Porthole Cruise Magazine is ranked among the nation's leading consumer cruise and travel publications. "Miami is one of the world's most exciting cities to explore before or…