Category Archives for Industry News

New bill in US House seeks repeal of carriers’ antitrust immunity The legislation also aims to provide a boost for US exporters by prioritizing getting their products into foreign markets and better defending them against container rate increases and detention and demurrage fees. New bill in US House seeks repeal of carriers’ antitrust immunity Journal […]

US resin exports start 2023 strong, but growth outlook cloudy Recovering US supply and lower shipping costs are benefiting resin exports, but the uncertain forecast for the global economy makes the outlook for more growth a guessing game. US resin exports start 2023 strong, but growth outlook cloudy Journal of Commerce

APM Terminals to develop Haiphong container terminal with Vietnam’s Hateco APM Terminals said the new facility would specifically target North American and European export and import markets. APM Terminals to develop Haiphong container terminal with Vietnam’s Hateco Journal of Commerce

German strikes over pay dispute cripple transportation network German unions demanding inflation-busting wage increases walked off the job Monday, bringing the country’s transport system to a halt. German strikes over pay dispute cripple transportation network Journal of Commerce

Owner puts heavy-lift giant Mammoet up for sale Dutch conglomerate SHV’s planned divestment of Mammoet, the world’s largest heavy-lift and engineered transport company, could have a “very important impact” on the sector, according to one consultant. Owner puts heavy-lift giant Mammoet up for sale Journal of Commerce

Shipping interests urge White House intervention in West Coast labor talks The plea to the Biden Administration comes just days after the Pacific Maritime Association said the latest job action by dockworkers caused “significant delays” at some marine terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Shipping interests urge White House intervention in […]

US House duo pledge OSRA fixes to boost FMC power US Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei went before Congress Thursday to field questions about the agency’s budget, slow-going rulemaking, and whether new amendments are needed for shipping reform. US House duo pledge OSRA fixes to boost FMC power Journal of Commerce

Fossil fuel price may outstrip green alternatives by 2025: research report For carriers, accelerating the shift from existing fuel oil to a low-carbon fuel alternative could bring cost-saving benefits, according to Longspur Capital. Fossil fuel price may outstrip green alternatives by 2025: research report Journal of Commerce

UP shippers facing delays on key Chicago-LA corridor Intermodal providers say they are struggling to bring 53-foot containers into UP’s terminals in Chicago and nearby Joliet, causing delays of several days to move cargo to the West Coast. UP shippers facing delays on key Chicago-LA corridor Journal of Commerce

Ports America strikes deal to develop Gulfport container terminal Mississippi’s Gulfport is looking to add more container handling capability with Ports America planning to redevelop a shuttered terminal for cargo handling. Ports America strikes deal to develop Gulfport container terminal Journal of Commerce