Monthly Archives for August 2016

Maersk drops feeder services to 10 Chinese ports Maersk Line will end feeder services to 10 ports in China from Sept. 1 as the carrier adjusts its inland river connections.A statement from Maersk Line said the China port cuts should not… Maersk drops feeder services to 10 Chinese ports Journal of Commerce

Pushback against new LA-LB chassis fee intensifies as FMC inquires Chassis-leasing companies, truckers and beneficial cargo owners have raised their opposition to a… Pushback against new LA-LB chassis fee intensifies as FMC inquires Journal of Commerce

Asia-Europe peak season holds little promise for container lines A quick glance at the Eurozone’s economic performance during the first half should be enough to dash any container line expectations of a meaningful increase in westbound container volumes on the… Asia-Europe peak season holds little promise for container lines Journal of Commerce

Trans-Pacific importers eye space as peak season capacity tightens LONG BEACH, California — U.S. importers, anxious because vessels in Asia are starting to fill up, are working to secure peak season space on… Trans-Pacific importers eye space as peak season capacity tightens Journal of Commerce

US importers eye trans-Pacific space as peak season capacity tightens LONG BEACH, California — U.S. importers, anxious because vessels in Asia are starting to fill up, are working to secure peak season space on… US importers eye trans-Pacific space as peak season capacity tightens Journal of Commerce

Asia-Europe spot rates dip down below ,000 per TEU Spot rates to move a 20-foot equivalent container unit from Asia to Europe fell after surging above $1,000 per box the prior week, according to the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, as… Asia-Europe spot rates dip down below ,000 per TEU Journal of Commerce

Shippers to use lobby-and-embarrass strategy to end surcharges A global group of shippers is targeting an end to container shipping surcharges within five years via a multi-pronged plan… Shippers to use lobby-and-embarrass strategy to end surcharges Journal of Commerce