Monthly Archives for July 2016

Global SOLAS disruption minimal, but shipper frustration over fees intensifies Shippers, terminal operators, drayage drivers and container lines around the world sighed a breath of relief as the Friday rollout of the SOLAS container rule brought few disruptions,… Global SOLAS disruption minimal, but shipper frustration over fees intensifies Journal of Commerce

Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates jump at highest clip in months Spot rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific this week took their biggest jump in months, with the rate to the West Coast increasing 60 percent over last week to $1,209 per 40-foot-equivalent… Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates jump at highest clip in months Journal of Commerce

No SOLAS disruption across North Europe waterfront LONDON — There are no reports of disruption at Europe’s three largest container ports Friday as a new international regulation requiring the weight of an export container to be verified before it can be loaded onto… No SOLAS disruption across North Europe waterfront Journal of Commerce