project44 inks new partnership with container tracking vendor A container tracking hardware vendor behind Hapag-Lloyd’s deployment of dry box sensors is linking with supply chain visibility provider project44. project44 inks new partnership with container tracking vendor Journal of Commerce
Read More →Weak Southern California port volumes hurting domestic intermodal
on May 4, 2023in Industry News
Weak Southern California port volumes hurting domestic intermodal Activity at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has a direct impact on the domestic intermodal market, large intermodal providers say, which is why rail volumes were so poor in the first quarter. Weak Southern California port volumes hurting domestic intermodal Journal of Commerce
Read More →Maersk says plunging, although profitable, Q1 will be its best for 2023
on May 4, 2023in Industry News
Maersk says plunging, although profitable, Q1 will be its best for 2023 The rapid normalization of global cargo markets continues to drag down the financial results of carriers from the record highs of the past three years, with Maersk the latest line to report a sharp decline in first-quarter earnings and an uncertain outlook for […]
Read More →Maersk says plunging, though profitable, Q1 will be its best for 2023
on May 4, 2023in Industry News
Maersk says plunging, though profitable, Q1 will be its best for 2023 The rapid normalization of global cargo markets continues to drag down the financial results of carriers from the record highs of the past three years, with Maersk the latest line to report a sharp decline in first-quarter earnings and an uncertain outlook for […]
Read More →Flexport moves into fulfillment realm with Shopify Logistics acquisition
on May 4, 2023in Industry News
Flexport moves into fulfillment realm with Shopify Logistics acquisition Flexport expects both enterprise customers and small merchants to tap into the last-mile and fulfillment network it acquired with Shopify Logistics. Flexport moves into fulfillment realm with Shopify Logistics acquisition Journal of Commerce
Read More →ILWU, management approve manning deal for non-automated LA-LB terminals
on May 3, 2023in Industry News
ILWU, management approve manning deal for non-automated LA-LB terminals An agreement on manning requirements at conventional terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach could open the door for a deal on a tentative coastwide contract in the next couple of weeks, sources say. ILWU, management approve manning deal for non-automated LA-LB terminals […]
Read More →FMC crackdown on ocean carrier billing prompts Houston per diem change
on May 3, 2023in Industry News
FMC crackdown on ocean carrier billing prompts Houston per diem change The Port of Houston is changing its tariff to align with ocean carriers who are no longer charging detention and demurrage fees when terminal gates are closed, but it’s also increasing its own fees to incentivize cargo movement. FMC crackdown on ocean carrier billing […]
Read More →US shipping interests want FMC to regulate rail storage fees
on May 3, 2023in Industry News
US shipping interests want FMC to regulate rail storage fees Currently, there is no US regulatory agency with direct authority to oversee application of rail storage fees under ocean carriers’ through bills of lading and to determine whether those charges are assessed properly. US shipping interests want FMC to regulate rail storage fees Journal of […]
Read More →Textainer CEO sees better H2 ahead for container shipping
on May 3, 2023in Industry News
Textainer CEO sees better H2 ahead for container shipping While the executive expects some level of demand rebound in the second half, he hedged that the summer season may not be as healthy as a typical year given uncertainties in the economy and consumer sentiment. Textainer CEO sees better H2 ahead for container shipping Journal […]
Read More →Rail savings persisted in Q1, but were down from a year ago: ISI
on May 3, 2023in Industry News
Rail savings persisted in Q1, but were down from a year ago: ISI Intermodal shippers are saving less than a year ago, but they should anticipate that savings will increase in the months ahead as more annual contracts are signed. Rail savings persisted in Q1, but were down from a year ago: ISI Journal of […]
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