WILMINGTON- Chiquita Brands has renewed its long-standing partnership with the Port of Wilmington, as announced jointly by Chiquita, port operator Enstructure LLC, and Delaware Governor Matt Meyer. The renewed agreement continues a relationship that began in 1988, when Chiquita selected the Port of Wilmington as its Mid-Atlantic supply chain hub. According to Enstructure, the port has since become the brand’s …
Democratic leaders in the Delaware State Senate released a statement Monday evening addressing Governor Matt Meyer’s recent nominations to the Diamond State Port Corporation, pushing for new leadership as the Port of Wilmington moves into a pivotal phase. Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola, Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, and Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman issued a joint message …
WILMINGTON- The Delaware Chamber of Commerce encourages local businesses to consider emerging global trade opportunities. In a statement issued Monday, Chamber President Michael J Quaranta, highlighted key international markets that could be crucial in shaping the future of U.S. manufacturing and trade. Quaranta gave examples like Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, as an emerging U.S. trade partner due to its rapidly …
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The state of Delaware and Enstructure, the current private operator of the Port of Wilmington, will build a $635 million new terminal in Edgemoor that will quadruple its capacity for container cargo ships and serve larger ships. The Edgemoor industrial site was purchased in 2017 by the taxpayer-owned Diamond State Port Corp., which subsequently secured the necessary permits to construct …
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This Week’s Top Headlines Include: St. Helena’s cancels its long-running carnival Nicola Pizza move to Lewes 1 year ago ‘better for everyone’ Del. Natural Resources Police kick off holiday toy drive Christina school district holds first town hall in 2 years Smyrna and Cape Henlopen advance Click on the image below to view the PDF Sonja Frey
The federal government has awarded $50 million to construct a container yard at the Port of Wilmington. It’s the latest investment announcement for the port, which has gone through multiple operators in the last decade. The container yard will feature all-electric operations, a truck gate complex, terminal buildings, a 100,000-square-foot warehouse and inspection platform. The port was built by Wilmington …
