Maersk inks new methanol sourcing deal with Chinese supplier The carrier’s largest alternative fuel deal to date will be enough to drive half the methanol-powered ships on its orderbook. Maersk inks new methanol sourcing deal with Chinese supplier Journal of Commerce
Read More →Carriers weigh options as Panama Canal restrictions become a fact of life
on November 21, 2023in Industry News
Carriers weigh options as Panama Canal restrictions become a fact of life The soonest the Panama Canal Authority says it could see significant relief is 2028, raising the possibility of persistent drought restrictions and reduced container capacity and transits until then, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi. Carriers weigh options as Panama Canal […]
Read More →Panama Canal drought restrictions to crimp container shipping for years
on November 21, 2023in Industry News
Panama Canal drought restrictions to crimp container shipping for years The soonest the Panama Canal Authority says it could see significant relief is 2028, raising the possibility of persistent drought restrictions and reduced container capacity and transits until then, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi. Panama Canal drought restrictions to crimp container shipping […]
Read More →European truckers brace for hefty toll hikes in Germany linked to CO2 emissions
on November 21, 2023in Industry News
European truckers brace for hefty toll hikes in Germany linked to CO2 emissions The CO2 charge on commercial vehicles is aimed at incentivizing the use of green fuels and lower-emissions trucks, but it will come at a significant cost to the road haulage industry. European truckers brace for hefty toll hikes in Germany linked to […]
Read More →UN climate conference comes amid shipping’s choppy path to decarbonization
on November 21, 2023in Industry News
UN climate conference comes amid shipping’s choppy path to decarbonization Despite some pockets of progress, exactly how container shipping achieves decarbonization will likely remain an unanswered question until new zero-emission fuel standards are adopted, writes Peter Tirschwell. UN climate conference comes amid shipping’s choppy path to decarbonization Journal of Commerce
Read More →New logistics center under construction to tap into Port of Savannah’s growth
on November 21, 2023in Industry News
New logistics center under construction to tap into Port of Savannah’s growth The four-phase, seven-building project with CSX rail connections will support the growing needs of importers and exporters using the port. New logistics center under construction to tap into Port of Savannah’s growth Journal of Commerce
Read More →Congress steps into debate over jurisdiction of rail fees for ocean containers
on November 20, 2023in Industry News
Congress steps into debate over jurisdiction of rail fees for ocean containers Draft legislation would also seek to codify that rail demurrage fees be billed to the ocean carrier, which would then pass along the charge to the responsible shipper or BCO. . Congress steps into debate over jurisdiction of rail fees for […]
Read More →Railroads creating new services to win back market share from trucking
on November 20, 2023in Industry News
Railroads creating new services to win back market share from trucking While the moves are considered more of a rejuvenation than a renaissance, railroads are doing a more effective job juggling the interests of investors while providing new products to serve shippers. Railroads creating new services to win back market share from trucking Journal of […]
Read More →UK watchdog calls for end to ocean carrier antitrust immunity
on November 20, 2023in Industry News
UK watchdog calls for end to ocean carrier antitrust immunity Just a month after the European Commission announced that the block exemption regulation for carriers would not be renewed next April, the UK competition authority has also called for it to lapse upon expiry. UK watchdog calls for end to ocean carrier antitrust immunity Journal […]
Read More →Estes commits to more technology spending after October cyberattack
on November 20, 2023in Industry News
Estes commits to more technology spending after October cyberattack With its systems restored, the LTL carrier plans to “lean into” technology development and investment for greater security and visibility. Estes commits to more technology spending after October cyberattack Journal of Commerce
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