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ILWU Canada caucus approves tentative deal; membership vote expected this week The rollercoaster developments of the past three weeks, which began with a 13-day strike by ILWU Canada on July 1, have disrupted cargo handling at Vancouver, Canada’s largest port and a gateway to US and Canadian markets. ILWU Canada caucus approves tentative deal; membership […]

Retail 3PL GSC expands service scope with MacMillan-Piper acquisition GSC intends to combine its expertise in servicing containerized imports in the retail sector with MacMillan-Piper’s experience in warehousing and transloading of primarily export commodities. Retail 3PL GSC expands service scope with MacMillan-Piper acquisition Journal of Commerce

Heightened biosecurity program drives Australian ro/ro port congestion A rigorous hunt for seeds and pollen is disrupting vehicle and high & heavy imports into Australia, leading carriers to pull back on services. Heightened biosecurity program drives Australian ro/ro port congestion Journal of Commerce

ILWU Canada caucus to vote on new tentative longshore contract deal The roller-coaster developments of the past three weeks, which began with a 13-day strike by ILWU Canada on July 1, have disrupted cargo handling at Vancouver, Canada’s largest port and a gateway to US and Canadian markets. ILWU Canada caucus to vote on new […]

Knight-Swift expects small uptick in peak season freight volumes The company expects a slight increase in truckload demand during the peak season amid uncertainty about the duration of the freight recession and the potential impact of Yellow’s financial troubles. Knight-Swift expects small uptick in peak season freight volumes Journal of Commerce

Trans-Pacific preps for weak, shorter peak season before new capacity hits With a significantly shorter peak season expected this year, the ability of carriers to match capacity to demand will be tested over the next six months as they seek to keep spot rates from dipping below contract levels. Trans-Pacific preps for weak, shorter peak […]

NWSA auto imports up sharply amid new business from Hyundai, GM New and expanded auto imports landing at the Northwest Seaport Alliance come as carriers take advantage of its proximity to Asian ports during a time of scarce ro/ro tonnage. NWSA auto imports up sharply amid new business from Hyundai, GM Journal of Commerce

Clock ticking on Europe’s new multi-modal green transport proposals With European parliamentary elections set for early June 2024, road and rail lobby groups have emphasised the urgency of getting the latest freight transport measures adopted. Clock ticking on Europe’s new multi-modal green transport proposals Journal of Commerce

Clock ticking on Europe’s new multimodal green transport proposals With European parliamentary elections set for early June 2024, road and rail lobby groups have emphasized the urgency of getting the latest freight transport measures adopted. Clock ticking on Europe’s new multimodal green transport proposals Journal of Commerce

Forwarders eager to transition to digital ocean freight booking: study Research by ECU Worldwide found that about half of ocean freight bookings are made via email, highlighting the importance of connecting booking platforms to email systems. Forwarders eager to transition to digital ocean freight booking: study Journal of Commerce