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“Ports America is excited by this opportunity to invest in such a modern facility as KMCT and partner with one of our very valued customers,” commented Ports America President and CEO Michael F. Hassing. “We welcome business opportunities with our respected customers in the United States and around the world as we expand our global reach of services. Yang Ming is a leading international carrier and a prominent customer whose distinguished long-term relationship we hold in great regard.” Ports America is the largest terminal operator and stevedore in the United States, operating in more than 42 ports and 80 locations. Yearly container volume handled is approximately 12.7 million TEU. Other than container stevedoring and terminal operating, Ports America’s operations include bulk, breakbulk and project cargo facilities, world-class cruise terminals, intermodal facilities and Ro/Ro handling. Ports America has had a close working relationship with Yang Ming for many years. Ports America is one of the joint venture partners in Yang Ming’s West Basin Container Terminal in Los Angeles and is the stevedore operator at the Yang Ming-owned terminal in Tacoma. Ports America’s vast experience in terminal management will benefit KMCT’s marketing and operation and will assist in developing KMCT into a world-class leading terminal. Ports America - press release |
Ports America Invests in Yang Ming’s Kaohsiung Terminal