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GA: New Neo-Panamax Cranes Bring Savannah's Crane Fleet to 36

GA: New Neo-Panamax Cranes Bring Savannah's Crane Fleet to 36

The Port of Savannah received three Neo-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes on Tuesday, bringing its total to 36, more than any other single terminal in Nort...

Coronavirus Reinforces Need for Workplace Contagious Disease Policy, says XpertHR

Coronavirus Reinforces Need for Workplace Contagious Disease Policy, says XpertHR

The COVID-19 coronavirus that's spreading around the world has made it clear that all employers need to have a written Contagious Disease Policy in pl...

RI: Orsted Opens U.S. Innovation Hub in Providence to Boost Offshore Wind

RI: Orsted Opens U.S. Innovation Hub in Providence to Boost Offshore Wind

Offshore wind developer Orsted is opening a hub in Providence, R.I., that it hopes will help accelerate the takeoff of the industry in the U.S.

More Than 60% of Companies Look at Job Candidates' Social Media Profiles

More Than 60% of Companies Look at Job Candidates' Social Media Profiles

A new survey found that 67% of companies look at job candidates' LinkedIn profiles, and 65% look at Facebook profiles before extending a job offer.

Report: U.S. Undersea Offshore Wind Cable Market Could Hit $8 Billion

Report: U.S. Undersea Offshore Wind Cable Market Could Hit $8 Billion

A new report by SubCableWorld suggests that the undersea offshore wind cable market could hit $8 billion by 2030.

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Coronavirus Leads to Nosedive in Global Vehicle Sales, Says GlobalData

Just 6.2 million light vehicles were sold globally in January, - the lowest monthly figure since January 2012, according to GlobalData.

AME, Women in Manufacturing Assoc. Launch Reciprocal Membership Program

AME, Women in Manufacturing Assoc. Launch Reciprocal Membership Program

The Women in Manufacturing Association and the Association for Manufacturing Excellence have announced a reciprocal membership partnership.

Energy Dept. Announces Participants of 2021 Collegiate Wind Competition

Energy Dept. Announces Participants of 2021 Collegiate Wind Competition

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the 13 collegiate teams selected to participate in the 2021 Collegiate Wind Competition.

U.S. Team Headed to Scotland to Learn About Offshore Wind Energy

U.S. Team Headed to Scotland to Learn About Offshore Wind Energy

Officials from Maine, North Carolina, Virginia and other states will travel to Scotland in March to learn about that nation's experience developing o...

AAPA: Coronavirus Impacts Significant to Ports, Shipping, Logistics

AAPA: Coronavirus Impacts Significant to Ports, Shipping, Logistics

The American Association of Port Authorities issued a statement about the diminishing cargo volumes and port safety related to COVID-19.