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Breakbulk23: BIMCO executive wants cargo data added to CII carbon ratings BIMCO’s head of Americas called for changes to the Carbon Intensity Indicator that would make the new regulation from the International Maritime Organization “fit for purpose.” Breakbulk23: BIMCO executive wants cargo data added to CII carbon ratings Journal of Commerce

Planned Vancouver mega-container terminal wins environmental clearance Vancouver’s proposed Robert Banks Terminal 2 cleared a major federal environmental hurdle this week, putting the focus on who will construct and build the facility with a planned annual capacity of 2.4 million TEU. Planned Vancouver mega-container terminal wins environmental clearance Journal of Commerce

Planned Vancouver container terminal wins long-sought environmental clearance Vancouver’s proposed Robert Banks Terminal 2 cleared a major federal environmental hurdle this week, putting the focus on who will construct and build the facility with a planned annual capacity of 2.4 million TEU. Planned Vancouver container terminal wins long-sought environmental clearance Journal of Commerce

A’s land buy in Las Vegas ends talk of Howard Terminal ballpark in Oakland Foes of the Oakland stadium plan said building at the 55-acre terminal site would disrupt the flow of traffic in and out of the port and create a security risk. A’s land buy in Las Vegas ends talk of Howard Terminal […]

Trans-Atlantic westbound demand fell sharply in March amid rate decline An abundance of trans-Atlantic capacity and improving schedule reliability through the first quarter has been accompanied by a steep drop in volume, with rates falling steadily since the New Year. Trans-Atlantic westbound demand fell sharply in March amid rate decline Journal of Commerce

Trans-Pacific carriers prepare hefty new GRIs on top of April increase The stickiness of the mid-April rate increase suggests that the first green shoots of US demand are beginning to emerge on the trans-Pacific. Trans-Pacific carriers prepare hefty new GRIs on top of April increase Journal of Commerce

Weekend chassis access becomes post-COVID sticking point in US Some truckers think it’s unfair that shippers incur demurrage on weekends when railroads are open while chassis locations are closed, but it’s a complex issue without an easy answer. Weekend chassis access becomes post-COVID sticking point in US Journal of Commerce

Should chassis locations be open on weekends in all US cities? Some truckers think it’s unfair that shippers incur demurrage on weekends when railroads are open while chassis locations are closed, but it’s a complex issue without an easy answer. Should chassis locations be open on weekends in all US cities? Journal of Commerce

Breakbulk23: Changing trade, political dynamics demand ‘new pragmatism’ An advanced sense of “pragmatism” is needed for shippers and nations to cope with changes wrought by war and climate change, attendees at the Journal of Commerce’s Breakbulk & Project Cargo Conference were told. Breakbulk23: Changing trade, political dynamics demand ‘new pragmatism’ Journal of Commerce

UPDATE: ILWU says has tentative deal with PMA on ‘key issues,’ but withholds details The ILWU statement comes even as Local 13 continued to engage in job action this week that has been slowing cargo handling at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. UPDATE: ILWU says has tentative deal with PMA on ‘key […]