US truckload shippers urged to launch bids now to get best 2024 rates An uptick in the West Coast share of Asian imports has already translated into heightened demand for surface transportation. US truckload shippers urged to launch bids now to get best 2024 rates Journal of Commerce
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ILA, USMX remain at odds over dockworker wage increases: Daggett
on November 8, 2023in Industry News
ILA, USMX remain at odds over dockworker wage increases: Daggett The ILA president says further progress on a new master contract, as well as port-specific local deals, can’t happen until the two sides agree on coastwide pay hikes. ILA, USMX remain at odds over dockworker wage increases: Daggett Journal of Commerce
Read More →Zim reinstates China-US fast ship service to target e-commerce demand
on November 8, 2023in Industry News
Zim reinstates China-US fast ship service to target e-commerce demand US e-commerce imports are filling much of the available air cargo capacity out of China, spurring the ocean carrier to bring back an expedited service it was forced to mothball eight months ago. Zim reinstates China-US fast ship service to target e-commerce demand Journal of […]
Read More →Zim reinstates China-US fast boat service to target e-commerce demand
on November 8, 2023in Industry News
Zim reinstates China-US fast boat service to target e-commerce demand US e-commerce imports are filling much of the available air cargo capacity out of China, spurring the ocean carrier to bring back an expedited service it was forced to mothball eight months ago. Zim reinstates China-US fast boat service to target e-commerce demand Journal of […]
Read More →Breakbulk sector poised for boost amid rising commodity prices
on November 7, 2023in Industry News
Breakbulk sector poised for boost amid rising commodity prices Commodity prices continue to rise, leading to further investments in mining, agriculture and oil and gas projects, all of which is good news for breakbulk and project shippers and their service providers. Breakbulk sector poised for boost amid rising commodity prices Journal of Commerce
Read More →J. B. Hunt-BNSF launch new intermodal service to grab time-sensitive freight
on November 7, 2023in Industry News
J. B. Hunt-BNSF launch new intermodal service to grab time-sensitive freight The premium service run by the long-time partners aims to capture so-called just-in-time cargo that has historically been shipped via truck. J. B. Hunt-BNSF launch new intermodal service to grab time-sensitive freight Journal of Commerce
Read More →Mobile looks to boost container terminal capacity to handle intermodal demand
on November 7, 2023in Industry News
Mobile looks to boost container terminal capacity to handle intermodal demand Once fully complete by 2025, the current expansion project would allow the port to handle 1.1 million TEUs annually, up from 650,000 TEUs. Mobile looks to boost container terminal capacity to handle intermodal demand Journal of Commerce
Read More →India-US cargo flow buffeted by blank sailings, sliding schedule reliability
on November 7, 2023in Industry News
India-US cargo flow buffeted by blank sailings, sliding schedule reliability On top of the sailing cuts, some recent vessel arrivals at India have been behind schedule by up to a week, resulting in cargo rollovers, according to forwarder sources. India-US cargo flow buffeted by blank sailings, sliding schedule reliability Journal of Commerce
Read More →Carrier consolidation, NVO competition weigh on shipper association growth
on November 6, 2023in Industry News
Carrier consolidation, NVO competition weigh on shipper association growth Shipper associations that struggled to grow during the COVID-19 pandemic because there was no extra capacity to sell are now trying to convince shippers of the benefits of rate stability. Carrier consolidation, NVO competition weigh on shipper association growth Journal of Commerce
Read More →Global ro/ro carriers take steps to boost fire safety
on November 6, 2023in Industry News
Global ro/ro carriers take steps to boost fire safety Although there is little evidence that EVs are a greater fire hazard aboard ro/ro ships than traditional internal combustion vehicles, carriers are ramping up their safety measures. Global ro/ro carriers take steps to boost fire safety Journal of Commerce
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