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Asia import drop, Russian sanctions hit Rotterdam’s Q1 container volumes Weak import demand, Russian sanctions, and the loss of cargo to neighboring ports combined to drag down volume at Europe’s largest container port in the first quarter. Asia import drop, Russian sanctions hit Rotterdam’s Q1 container volumes Journal of Commerce

Asia import drop, Russian sanctions hit Rotterdam’s Q1 volumes Weak import demand, Russian sanctions, and the loss of cargo to neighboring ports combined to drag down volume at Europe’s largest container port in the first quarter. Asia import drop, Russian sanctions hit Rotterdam’s Q1 volumes Journal of Commerce

Tepid demand, added vessel capacity send north-south rates spiraling Elevated US inventories and inflation in South America are weighing on freight demand at the same time container carriers are increasing capacity between the two regions, dragging down pricing. Tepid demand, added vessel capacity send north-south rates spiraling Journal of Commerce

Schneider-CPKC strike surprise deal on Mexico-US intermodal service Schneider National has inked a multiyear partnership with CPKC on intermodal service between Mexico and the US Midwest, a move that will provide new options for shippers seeking a single train to move their north-south freight. Schneider-CPKC strike surprise deal on Mexico-US intermodal service Journal of Commerce

Breakbulk23: BIMCO executive wants cargo data added to CII carbon ratings BIMCO’s head of Americas called for changes to the Carbon Intensity Indicator that would make the new regulation from the International Maritime Organization “fit for purpose.” Breakbulk23: BIMCO executive wants cargo data added to CII carbon ratings Journal of Commerce

Planned Vancouver mega-container terminal wins environmental clearance Vancouver’s proposed Robert Banks Terminal 2 cleared a major federal environmental hurdle this week, putting the focus on who will construct and build the facility with a planned annual capacity of 2.4 million TEU. Planned Vancouver mega-container terminal wins environmental clearance Journal of Commerce

Planned Vancouver container terminal wins long-sought environmental clearance Vancouver’s proposed Robert Banks Terminal 2 cleared a major federal environmental hurdle this week, putting the focus on who will construct and build the facility with a planned annual capacity of 2.4 million TEU. Planned Vancouver container terminal wins long-sought environmental clearance Journal of Commerce

A’s land buy in Las Vegas ends talk of Howard Terminal ballpark in Oakland Foes of the Oakland stadium plan said building at the 55-acre terminal site would disrupt the flow of traffic in and out of the port and create a security risk. A’s land buy in Las Vegas ends talk of Howard Terminal […]

Trans-Atlantic westbound demand fell sharply in March amid rate decline An abundance of trans-Atlantic capacity and improving schedule reliability through the first quarter has been accompanied by a steep drop in volume, with rates falling steadily since the New Year. Trans-Atlantic westbound demand fell sharply in March amid rate decline Journal of Commerce

Trans-Pacific carriers prepare hefty new GRIs on top of April increase The stickiness of the mid-April rate increase suggests that the first green shoots of US demand are beginning to emerge on the trans-Pacific. Trans-Pacific carriers prepare hefty new GRIs on top of April increase Journal of Commerce