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MC mediation office ramps up help for US shippers seeking dispute relief Use of the little-known arm of the FMC comes as shippers are increasingly turning to US maritime regulators to perform a consumer protection function in the aftermath of pandemic-linked disruptions and broad shipping reform that became law 15 months ago. MC mediation office […]

FMC mediation office ramps up help for US shippers seeking dispute relief Use of the little-known arm of the FMC comes as shippers are increasingly turning to US maritime regulators to perform a consumer protection function in the aftermath of pandemic-linked disruptions and broad shipping reform that became law 15 months ago. FMC mediation office […]

Asian air export rates rose in Q3 as cargo demand stabilized Rising airline costs and increasing air cargo demand over the last three months have largely insulated rate levels against a steady and significant increase in available air freight capacity. Asian air export rates rose in Q3 as cargo demand stabilized Journal of Commerce

Europe’s coming ETS surcharges based on ‘guesswork’: Sea-Intelligence A significant misalignment in ETS surcharges among ocean carriers can be expected if the per-FEU levies already announced by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are any indication, according to Sea-Intelligence Maritime Analysis. Europe’s coming ETS surcharges based on ‘guesswork’: Sea-Intelligence Journal of Commerce

Inland23: US-Mexico trucking costs rising with cross-border demand Cross-border trade with Mexico is one of the few hot spots in trucking, but fuel prices and other costs are putting more pressure on rates. Inland23: US-Mexico trucking costs rising with cross-border demand Journal of Commerce

Inland23: Railroads vow service will remain strong when volume rebounds North American Class I railroads understand why shippers and logistics providers are skeptical about intermodal service, but they believe disruptions experienced in recent years won’t happen again. Inland23: Railroads vow service will remain strong when volume rebounds Journal of Commerce

California drayage operators seek help meeting zero-emission regulations Drayage companies in the state say existing incentive programs will not be enough to enable them to meet regulations that mandate a zero-emission drayage fleet by 2035. California drayage operators seek help meeting zero-emission regulations Journal of Commerce

Inland23: Mexico-to-Southeast intermodal service due to launch in late ‘24 CPKC and CSX hope the new joint service will boost volumes along the route, which is not a popular one for intermodal business. Inland23: Mexico-to-Southeast intermodal service due to launch in late ‘24 Journal of Commerce

Inland23: Mexico-to-Southeast intermodal service due to launch in late 2024 CPKC and CSX hope the new joint service will boost volumes along the route, which is not a popular one for intermodal business. Inland23: Mexico-to-Southeast intermodal service due to launch in late 2024 Journal of Commerce

SC Ports turns to US Supreme Court in bid for relief over Leatherman dispute While the South Carolina Ports Authority cited the “urgency and importance” of the Leatherman terminal issue to the state and regional economies, getting on the Court’s docket is a daunting task. SC Ports turns to US Supreme Court in bid for […]