Monthly Archives for April 2023

New US House bill would boost FMC’s antitrust authority The legislation would give the Federal Maritime Commission the direct ability to block carrier and terminal agreements it views as anticompetitive, without the need for a court order. New US House bill would boost FMC’s antitrust authority Journal of Commerce

New US House bill would boost FMC’s anti-trust authority The legislation would give the Federal Maritime Commission the direct ability to block carrier and terminal agreements it views as anticompetitive, without the need for a court order. New US House bill would boost FMC’s anti-trust authority Journal of Commerce

ILWU Local 13, PMA meeting on critical manning issue for LA-LB Coming to an agreement on the manning issue at Los Angeles-Long Beach would allow the ILWU and PMA to move on to other big matters such as wages and retirement benefits, sources say. ILWU Local 13, PMA meeting on critical manning issue for LA-LB […]

Breakbulk23: Methanol has head start in MPV green fuel race Breakbulk and project cargo carriers are likely to take their cue from container carriers before committing to building alternative fuel ships to meet aggressive carbon reduction mandates. Breakbulk23: Methanol has head start in MPV green fuel race Journal of Commerce

Asia import drop, Russian sanctions hit Rotterdam’s Q1 container volumes Weak import demand, Russian sanctions, and the loss of cargo to neighboring ports combined to drag down volume at Europe’s largest container port in the first quarter. Asia import drop, Russian sanctions hit Rotterdam’s Q1 container volumes Journal of Commerce

Asia import drop, Russian sanctions hit Rotterdam’s Q1 volumes Weak import demand, Russian sanctions, and the loss of cargo to neighboring ports combined to drag down volume at Europe’s largest container port in the first quarter. Asia import drop, Russian sanctions hit Rotterdam’s Q1 volumes Journal of Commerce

Tepid demand, added vessel capacity send north-south rates spiraling Elevated US inventories and inflation in South America are weighing on freight demand at the same time container carriers are increasing capacity between the two regions, dragging down pricing. Tepid demand, added vessel capacity send north-south rates spiraling Journal of Commerce

Schneider-CPKC strike surprise deal on Mexico-US intermodal service Schneider National has inked a multiyear partnership with CPKC on intermodal service between Mexico and the US Midwest, a move that will provide new options for shippers seeking a single train to move their north-south freight. Schneider-CPKC strike surprise deal on Mexico-US intermodal service Journal of Commerce

Breakbulk23: BIMCO executive wants cargo data added to CII carbon ratings BIMCO’s head of Americas called for changes to the Carbon Intensity Indicator that would make the new regulation from the International Maritime Organization “fit for purpose.” Breakbulk23: BIMCO executive wants cargo data added to CII carbon ratings Journal of Commerce

Planned Vancouver mega-container terminal wins environmental clearance Vancouver’s proposed Robert Banks Terminal 2 cleared a major federal environmental hurdle this week, putting the focus on who will construct and build the facility with a planned annual capacity of 2.4 million TEU. Planned Vancouver mega-container terminal wins environmental clearance Journal of Commerce