Shipping interests urge White House intervention in West Coast labor talks The plea to the Biden Administration comes just days after the Pacific Maritime Association said the latest job action by dockworkers caused “significant delays” at some marine terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Shipping interests urge White House intervention in […]
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on March 24, 2023in Industry News
US House duo pledge OSRA fixes to boost FMC power
on March 24, 2023in Industry News
US House duo pledge OSRA fixes to boost FMC power US Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei went before Congress Thursday to field questions about the agency’s budget, slow-going rulemaking, and whether new amendments are needed for shipping reform. US House duo pledge OSRA fixes to boost FMC power Journal of Commerce
Read More →Fossil fuel price may outstrip green alternatives by 2025: research report
on March 24, 2023in Industry News
Fossil fuel price may outstrip green alternatives by 2025: research report For carriers, accelerating the shift from existing fuel oil to a low-carbon fuel alternative could bring cost-saving benefits, according to Longspur Capital. Fossil fuel price may outstrip green alternatives by 2025: research report Journal of Commerce
Read More →UP shippers facing delays on key Chicago-LA corridor
on March 24, 2023in Industry News
UP shippers facing delays on key Chicago-LA corridor Intermodal providers say they are struggling to bring 53-foot containers into UP’s terminals in Chicago and nearby Joliet, causing delays of several days to move cargo to the West Coast. UP shippers facing delays on key Chicago-LA corridor Journal of Commerce
Read More →Ports America strikes deal to develop Gulfport container terminal
on March 23, 2023in Industry News
Ports America strikes deal to develop Gulfport container terminal Mississippi’s Gulfport is looking to add more container handling capability with Ports America planning to redevelop a shuttered terminal for cargo handling. Ports America strikes deal to develop Gulfport container terminal Journal of Commerce
Read More →FMC querying carriers, terminals on free time billing practices
on March 23, 2023in Industry News
FMC querying carriers, terminals on free time billing practices Ahead of a June deadline to issue new rulemaking on detention and demurrage billing, the Federal Maritime Commission is seeking clarity from carriers and terminals about billing shippers when container pickups and drop-offs are not possible. FMC querying carriers, terminals on free time billing practices Journal […]
Read More →Ocean carriers delay GRI attempts on India-US trades as rate slide continues
on March 23, 2023in Industry News
Ocean carriers delay GRI attempts on India-US trades as rate slide continues Local freight forwarder sources in India say they view GRIs more as a tool to slow the erosion in rates rather than effectively trying to increase prices. Ocean carriers delay GRI attempts on India-US trades as rate slide continues Journal of Commerce
Read More →Europe agrees to ‘ground-breaking’ shipping decarbonization deal
on March 23, 2023in Industry News
Europe agrees to ‘ground-breaking’ shipping decarbonization deal The provisional agreement between the European Parliament and European Council negotiators sets out a fuel standard for ships that steadily increases the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels. Europe agrees to ‘ground-breaking’ shipping decarbonization deal Journal of Commerce
Read More →Hamburg strike action closes vital waterway to container shipping
on March 23, 2023in Industry News
Hamburg strike action closes vital waterway to container shipping The Port of Hamburg is once again being disrupted by strike action that is causing significant disruption to vessel schedules at Europe’s third-largest container hub. Hamburg strike action closes vital waterway to container shipping Journal of Commerce
Read More →New Hamburg strike action closes vital waterway
on March 23, 2023in Industry News
New Hamburg strike action closes vital waterway The Port of Hamburg is once again being disrupted by strike action that is causing significant disruption to vessel schedules at Europe’s third-largest container hub. New Hamburg strike action closes vital waterway Journal of Commerce
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