German container ports shut by two-day ‘warning‘ strikes An ongoing wage dispute between the ver.di union and port employers is continuing to disrupt operations at some of the busiest container shipping hubs in North Europe. German container ports shut by two-day ‘warning‘ strikes Journal of Commerce
Read More →Charleston clears vessel backlog, but expects some delays through November
on July 9, 2024in Industry News
Charleston clears vessel backlog, but expects some delays through November The port was able to clear all the recently anchored vessels, helped by a temporary reopening of all Wando Welch’s berths last week amid a 10-day pause in project work. Charleston clears vessel backlog, but expects some delays through November Journal of Commerce
Read More →US retailers upgrade import forecast for sixth straight month amid strong sales
on July 9, 2024in Industry News
US retailers upgrade import forecast for sixth straight month amid strong sales The revised forecast from the National Retail Federation comes as US consumer spending remains strong despite higher prices for merchandise and various supply chain challenges that have increased shipping costs. US retailers upgrade import forecast for sixth straight month amid strong sales Journal […]
Read More →Infrastructure, green energy projects to boost Houston breakbulk activity
on July 9, 2024in Industry News
Infrastructure, green energy projects to boost Houston breakbulk activity Spillover talk is surfacing, but a shift has yet to materialize at Port Houston while oil and gas-related steel demand is on the downswing as rig counts drop. Infrastructure, green energy projects to boost Houston breakbulk activity Journal of Commerce
Read More →INTTRA platform market share loss suggests new landscape for ocean freight booking
on July 9, 2024in Industry News
INTTRA platform market share loss suggests new landscape for ocean freight booking Shippers and forwarders now have a range of options to book with ocean carriers, who themselves have developed direct online portals to lure smaller ocean freight buyers. INTTRA platform market share loss suggests new landscape for ocean freight booking Journal of Commerce
Read More →Container carriers to shoulder bulk of Europe fuel intensity rule
on July 9, 2024in Industry News
Container carriers to shoulder bulk of Europe fuel intensity rule Ocean carriers calling at European ports are having to navigate an increasingly complex and costly decarbonization landscape. Container carriers to shoulder bulk of Europe fuel intensity rule Journal of Commerce
Read More →Container lines charter breakbulk tonnage, pushing up rates
on July 8, 2024in Industry News
Container lines charter breakbulk tonnage, pushing up rates Multipurpose vessel (MPV) charter rates are rising as tight capacity due to diversions away from the Red Sea, port congestion and higher spot rates prompt shippers to shift containerized cargo to MPVs. Container lines charter breakbulk tonnage, pushing up rates Journal of Commerce
Read More →ILWU Canada illegal strike ruling averts Vancouver shutdown
on July 8, 2024in Industry News
ILWU Canada illegal strike ruling averts Vancouver shutdown Maritime employers at the Port of Vancouver prevailed at a last-minute federal hearing over a strike vote that longshore foremen took against DP World. ILWU Canada illegal strike ruling averts Vancouver shutdown Journal of Commerce
Read More →Small Mexican domestic intermodal market sees big growth
on July 8, 2024in Industry News
Small Mexican domestic intermodal market sees big growth Mexico’s domestic intermodal market is benefiting from the relatively new “near-shoring” trend, writes intermodal analyst Lawrence Gross. Small Mexican domestic intermodal market sees big growth Journal of Commerce
Read More →US court orders FMC to review Evergreen demurrage ruling
on July 5, 2024in Industry News
US court orders FMC to review Evergreen demurrage ruling An appellate court ruled the US Federal Maritime Commission erred when it solely applied its “incentive principle” to a detention case involving container carrier Evergreen Line. US court orders FMC to review Evergreen demurrage ruling Journal of Commerce
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