RoadOne looks to tap Houston freight growth with deal for Texas drayage carrier The sharp increase in freight activity seen at the Port of Houston over the past year has prompted national drayage provider RoadOne IntermodaLogistics to acquire a Texas motor carrier. RoadOne looks to tap Houston freight growth with deal for Texas drayage carrier […]
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on January 17, 2023in Industry News
Lack of space costing Zeebrugge new ro/ro clients: port
on January 17, 2023in Industry News
Lack of space costing Zeebrugge new ro/ro clients: port Zeebrugge’s ro/ro traffic rose 6.5 percent in 2022, even as congestion and tight capacity constrained potential growth. Lack of space costing Zeebrugge new ro/ro clients: port Journal of Commerce
Read More →Pass-through fees could disincentivize carriers from decarbonizing: shippers
on January 17, 2023in Industry News
Pass-through fees could disincentivize carriers from decarbonizing: shippers Shippers are generally willing to share in the cost of reducing carbon emissions, but they worry a lack of transparency in pass-through charges could allow shipping lines to continue burning fossil fuels. Pass-through fees could disincentivize carriers from decarbonizing: shippers Journal of Commerce
Read More →MPV rates slump as breakbulk moves back to container sector
on January 13, 2023in Industry News
MPV rates slump as breakbulk moves back to container sector Despite a decline in daily charter rates, the longer-term MPV outlook remains strong due to increased investments in oil and gas and renewables projects. MPV rates slump as breakbulk moves back to container sector Journal of Commerce
Read More →Estes Express plans near-port expansion as new generation takes charge
on January 13, 2023in Industry News
Estes Express plans near-port expansion as new generation takes charge The largest US family owned LTL trucking company is adding terminals, including one in Southern California, as Webb Estes moves into the president’s office. Estes Express plans near-port expansion as new generation takes charge Journal of Commerce
Read More →Maersk inks new deals as decarbonization drive continues
on January 13, 2023in Industry News
Maersk inks new deals as decarbonization drive continues Decarbonizing its entire business by 2040 requires collaboration across Maersk’s global supply chain, pushing the carrier to sign partnerships in strategic areas to achieve its net-zero ambitions. Maersk inks new deals as decarbonization drive continues Journal of Commerce
Read More →New services, West Coast labor talks push NY-NJ into top US port spot
on January 13, 2023in Industry News
New services, West Coast labor talks push NY-NJ into top US port spot The growth at the Port of New York and New Jersey was accompanied by persistent container and vessel backlogs and truck congestion, but volumes are expected to taper off in 2023. New services, West Coast labor talks push NY-NJ into top US […]
Read More →Europe string reinstates South India rotation after schedule disruptions
on January 13, 2023in Industry News
Europe string reinstates South India rotation after schedule disruptions The IEX service’s nine-vessel routing has experienced serious reliability challenges since early last year amid the pandemic-linked port flow turmoil. Europe string reinstates South India rotation after schedule disruptions Journal of Commerce
Read More →Plunge in trans-Pac rates, volumes sink Q4 revenues for Taiwan carriers
on January 12, 2023in Industry News
Plunge in trans-Pac rates, volumes sink Q4 revenues for Taiwan carriers Despite the fourth-quarter crash in revenues, all three Taiwan-based carriers still booked record revenues for the full year, suggesting they will report bumper profits for 2022. Plunge in trans-Pac rates, volumes sink Q4 revenues for Taiwan carriers Journal of Commerce
Read More →Domestic intermodal rail volumes likely to slip after 2022 uptick
on January 12, 2023in Industry News
Domestic intermodal rail volumes likely to slip after 2022 uptick As consumer buying patterns return to a more normal mix of goods and services in 2023, domestic intermodal providers will have to find a way to fill a huge influx of boxes ordered during the pandemic. Domestic intermodal rail volumes likely to slip after 2022 […]
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