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
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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 seeks state aid to maintain container business through 2024
on April 16, 2024in Industry News
Portland seeks state aid to maintain container business through 2024 The port said it has gotten its two ocean carriers to pay higher terminal fees to help offset growing losses, but wants a third-party operator to come in to keep its container business viable. Portland seeks state aid to maintain container business through 2024 Journal […]
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
Read More →US freight demand still soft but ‘broadly consistent’: Cass
on April 16, 2024in Industry News
US freight demand still soft but ‘broadly consistent’: Cass There are signs of growth in the latest Cass Freight Index, but US transportation markets lack a catalyst that would accelerate volumes. US freight demand still soft but ‘broadly consistent’: Cass Journal of Commerce
Read More →Large loads to Europe stranded in Indian ports after MSC Aries seizure
on April 16, 2024in Industry News
Large loads to Europe stranded in Indian ports after MSC Aries seizure According to local port berthing updates, the Aries had an estimated time of arrival in Nhava Sheva of April 16, with some 2,400 containers planned for loading out of the port. Large loads to Europe stranded in Indian ports after MSC Aries seizure […]
Read More →Hapag-Lloyd to target BCO growth in move to ‘rebalance business’
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Hapag-Lloyd to target BCO growth in move to ‘rebalance business’ The carrier has pledged to remain loyal to its core container shipping segment but at the same time is rapidly expanding its terminal business and increasing its share of inland transport capacity. Hapag-Lloyd to target BCO growth in move to ‘rebalance business’ Journal of Commerce
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