Business

Wilmington Port Adds Weekly Container Service to Europe

The Port of Wilmington is adding an additional weekly container service connecting Southeastern North Carolina to destinations in Europe, the port said Feb. 23.

Tim Buckland | Star-News (Wilmington, N.C.)
February 23, 2017
Business, Logistics

Container Rail Service to Port of Wilmington Could Start in March

The "Queen City Express," delivering freight directly from the Port of Wilmington to a transportation hub in Charlotte, could begin in early March, officials said.

Tim Buckland | Star-News (Wilmington, N.C.)
February 3, 2017
Government

Road Building in North Carolina ‘Data Driven’ After Passing of Bill to Remove Politics From Transportation

In the old days, getting a road built often meant a powerful legislator making a call, pressuring agency employees and then appearing at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the shiny new road.

Tim Buckland | Star-News (Wilmington, N.C.)
December 13, 2016
Business

New Container Service to Connect Port of Wilmington and Asia

A new container service connecting the Port of Wilmington in North Carolina to Asia commenced this month, Gov. Pat McCrory announced Oct. 31.

Tim Buckland | Star-News (Wilmington, N.C.)
November 1, 2016
Business

Port of Wilmington to Get $21.6 Million for Dredging Project

The N.C. State Ports Authority board agreed to spend up to $21.6 million on a project to widen the Port of Wilmington's turning basin to accommodate larger ships.

Tim Buckland | Star-News (Wilmington, N.C.)
February 1, 2016