Monthly Archives for April 2023

ILWU Hawaii local, employers nearing deal on new labor contract The Hawaii deal would appear to highlight the growing impatience by some longshore locals and employers over the slow pace of coastwide negotiations, with negotiators under pressure from retailers and other cargo interests to reach an agreement soon. ILWU Hawaii local, employers nearing deal on […]

Virginia expands inland facilities ahead of port dredging completion The improvements are planned ahead of the Port of Virginia’s dredging project that will deepen Norfolk Harbor to 55 feet and widen its ship channels so the port can accommodate two-way vessel traffic. Virginia expands inland facilities ahead of port dredging completion Journal of Commerce

Intermodal service improving, but UP lags competition: survey While domestic intermodal service was better in the first quarter than the fourth quarter of 2022, Union Pacific grappled with weather challenges that caused it to fall behind its competitors in the eyes of shippers and intermodal marketing companies. Intermodal service improving, but UP lags competition: survey […]

CORRECTION: NWSA terminals, ag exporters in talks to ensure efficient cargo flow Lower imports have prompted marine terminal operators on the US West Coast to cancel at least one work shift per week, something that has complicated cargo flow for exporters due to the resultant delays and higher transportation costs. CORRECTION: NWSA terminals, ag exporters […]

NWSA terminals, ag exporters in talks to ensure efficient cargo flow Lower imports have prompted marine terminal operators on the US West Coast to cancel at least one work shift per week, something that has complicated cargo flow for exporters due to the resultant delays and higher transportation costs. NWSA terminals, ag exporters in talks […]

Global car carriers see mixed outlook after stellar 2022 Vehicle demand is expected to offset declining high-and-heavy volumes in 2023, according to car carriers. Global car carriers see mixed outlook after stellar 2022 Journal of Commerce

US regulators digging deeper into truck driver detention data As it studies truck driver detention, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hopes data from electronic logging devices may help pinpoint solutions for drivers, carriers, and shippers. US regulators digging deeper into truck driver detention data Journal of Commerce

Maersk adds new China-US flights to growing air cargo network Maersk’s growing air cargo capacity is being used to plug gaps in connectivity in the carrier’s integrated end-to-end logistics offering. Maersk adds new China-US flights to growing air cargo network Journal of Commerce

High-flying trans-Atlantic air cargo volume posts March decline Steadily increasing volume on trans-Atlantic air freight routes ended in March as demand growth slowed for the first time in two years. High-flying trans-Atlantic air cargo volume posts March decline Journal of Commerce

Capacity cuts lifted Asia-Europe spot rates in late March A slight rate bounce in Asia-Europe does not signal an improvement in demand, say forwarders, who expect a sustained increase in rates will only come with a restocking drive by European importers. Capacity cuts lifted Asia-Europe spot rates in late March Journal of Commerce