Ocean carriers seek clarity on D&D billing to truckers under new FMC rules The World Shipping Council said the Federal Maritime Commission’s new rule on detention and demurrage is creating “substantial confusion and uncertainty.” Ocean carriers seek clarity on D&D billing to truckers under new FMC rules Journal of Commerce
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on April 18, 2024in Industry News
Shippers putting ‘greater-than-expected pressure’ on freight rates: Knight-Swift
on April 18, 2024in Industry News
Shippers putting ‘greater-than-expected pressure’ on freight rates: Knight-Swift Knight-Swift and rival J.B. Hunt both say shippers are pushing hard for lower truckload and intermodal rates in service contracts as freight demand remains soft. Shippers putting ‘greater-than-expected pressure’ on freight rates: Knight-Swift Journal of Commerce
Read More →Penske AI tool aims to help shippers manage, benchmark private fleets
on April 18, 2024in Industry News
Penske AI tool aims to help shippers manage, benchmark private fleets A machine learning-based platform will access data on more than 400,000 vehicles to help shippers evaluate the performance and cost of in-house trucking operations. Penske AI tool aims to help shippers manage, benchmark private fleets Journal of Commerce
Read More →Rotterdam edges rival Antwerp in long-awaited return to volume growth
on April 18, 2024in Industry News
Rotterdam edges rival Antwerp in long-awaited return to volume growth Rotterdam attributed its first quarter gains to recovering Asia imports in March and a jump in feeder traffic between the port and the Mediterranean linked to vessel diversions around southern Africa. Rotterdam edges rival Antwerp in long-awaited return to volume growth Journal of Commerce
Read More →WSC urges EU to enhance focus on shipping decarbonization after June elections
on April 18, 2024in Industry News
WSC urges EU to enhance focus on shipping decarbonization after June elections The World Shipping Council said in a new report it wants Brussels to design policy frameworks “that facilitate the essential role of shipping in a globally connected economy.” WSC urges EU to enhance focus on shipping decarbonization after June elections Journal of Commerce
Read More →WSC names government relations director as group’s next CEO
on April 17, 2024in Industry News
WSC names government relations director as group’s next CEO Coast Guard veteran Joe Kramek will succeed John Butler in August as chief executive of the World Shipping Council as US lawmakers continue to push legislation that brings greater scrutiny to the liner shipping industry. WSC names government relations director as group’s next CEO Journal of […]
Read More →J.B. Hunt Q1 intermodal demand flat despite US import surge
on April 17, 2024in Industry News
J.B. Hunt Q1 intermodal demand flat despite US import surge The country’s largest intermodal trucking provider was hit by a see-saw effect in early 2024 as a “dogfight” with truckers in the East balanced import gains in the West. J.B. Hunt Q1 intermodal demand flat despite US import surge Journal of Commerce
Read More →Antwerp-Bruges Q1 throughput shows growth after dismal 2023
on April 17, 2024in Industry News
Antwerp-Bruges Q1 throughput shows growth after dismal 2023 But it’s an open question just how long the port’s quarterly volumes can maintain that upward trend with weak economic conditions largely expected to remain in place in Europe this year. Antwerp-Bruges Q1 throughput shows growth after dismal 2023 Journal of Commerce
Read More →Hapag-Lloyd wins Asia-Europe green shipping tender to launch next year
on April 17, 2024in Industry News
Hapag-Lloyd wins Asia-Europe green shipping tender to launch next year An alliance of global shippers will pool their volume in a two-year deal with the carrier to transport cargo from Singapore to Rotterdam using fuel that produces zero CO2 emissions. Hapag-Lloyd wins Asia-Europe green shipping tender to launch next year Journal of Commerce
Read More →Portland plans to end container business by October
on April 16, 2024in Industry News
Portland plans to end container business by October The port said it was not able to secure an operator for its marine terminal, which was critical to securing further state aid to run the port through the rest of 2024. Portland plans to end container business by October Journal of Commerce
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