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Soft import volumes crimping container availability for US agricultural exports With peak season at hand for ag exports, shippers say weak US import volumes have constrained the supply of repositioned containers they need to send goods overseas, risking disruption to their supply chains. Soft import volumes crimping container availability for US agricultural exports Journal of […]

Soft US import volumes crimping container availability for agricultural exports With peak season at hand for ag exports, shippers say weak US import volumes have constrained the supply of repositioned containers they need to send goods overseas, risking disruption to their supply chains. Soft US import volumes crimping container availability for agricultural exports Journal of […]

Maersk inks new methanol sourcing deal with Chinese supplier The carrier’s largest alternative fuel deal to date will be enough to drive half the methanol-powered ships on its orderbook. Maersk inks new methanol sourcing deal with Chinese supplier Journal of Commerce

Panama Canal drought restrictions to crimp container shipping for years The soonest the Panama Canal Authority says it could see significant relief is 2028, raising the possibility of persistent drought restrictions and reduced container capacity and transits until then, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi. Panama Canal drought restrictions to crimp container shipping […]

Carriers weigh options as Panama Canal restrictions become a fact of life The soonest the Panama Canal Authority says it could see significant relief is 2028, raising the possibility of persistent drought restrictions and reduced container capacity and transits until then, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi. Carriers weigh options as Panama Canal […]

European truckers brace for hefty toll hikes in Germany linked to CO2 emissions The CO2 charge on commercial vehicles is aimed at incentivizing the use of green fuels and lower-emissions trucks, but it will come at a significant cost to the road haulage industry. European truckers brace for hefty toll hikes in Germany linked to […]

UN climate conference comes amid shipping’s choppy path to decarbonization Despite some pockets of progress, exactly how container shipping achieves decarbonization will likely remain an unanswered question until new zero-emission fuel standards are adopted, writes Peter Tirschwell. UN climate conference comes amid shipping’s choppy path to decarbonization Journal of Commerce

New logistics center under construction to tap into Port of Savannah’s growth The four-phase, seven-building project with CSX rail connections will support the growing needs of importers and exporters using the port. New logistics center under construction to tap into Port of Savannah’s growth Journal of Commerce

 Congress steps into debate over jurisdiction of rail fees for ocean containers Draft legislation would also seek to codify that rail demurrage fees be billed to the ocean carrier, which would then pass along the charge to the responsible shipper or BCO. .  Congress steps into debate over jurisdiction of rail fees for […]

Railroads creating new services to win back market share from trucking While the moves are considered more of a rejuvenation than a renaissance, railroads are doing a more effective job juggling the interests of investors while providing new products to serve shippers. Railroads creating new services to win back market share from trucking Journal of […]