Soaring demand for lithium batteries puts focus on safety concerns: TT Club Lithium-ion batteries are already classified as dangerous goods, but observers say the category needs to be upgraded to reflect rapidly evolving technology that is raising growing safety concerns around their transport. Soaring demand for lithium batteries puts focus on safety concerns: TT Club […]
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on June 22, 2023in Industry News
NVO share of US imports from Asia growing in post-COVID ocean market
on June 22, 2023in Industry News
NVO share of US imports from Asia growing in post-COVID ocean market Non-vessel operating common carriers handle a growing percentage of US imports from Asia, but that hasn’t stopped traditional asset-owning companies from attempting to leverage core assets in a bid to differentiate themselves, writes Peter Tirschwell. NVO share of US imports from Asia growing […]
Read More →Lackluster north-south demand, rates to rebound in Q3: forwarders
on June 22, 2023in Industry News
Lackluster north-south demand, rates to rebound in Q3: forwarders A combination of softer volumes and increased vessel capacity continues to drag on spot rates between Latin America and the US, but forwarders say they expect demand to begin to recover in September. Lackluster north-south demand, rates to rebound in Q3: forwarders Journal of Commerce
Read More →Roadrunner adds new LTL lanes, expanding cross-country reach
on June 21, 2023in Industry News
Roadrunner adds new LTL lanes, expanding cross-country reach Freight demand is supporting a buildout of Roadrunner’s direct LTL network after cutbacks in 2022, with new lanes connecting shippers with Las Vegas and the Port of Virginia. Roadrunner adds new LTL lanes, expanding cross-country reach Journal of Commerce
Read More →FedEx Freight trims trucking network as LTL shipments drop 18%
on June 21, 2023in Industry News
FedEx Freight trims trucking network as LTL shipments drop 18% The largest US trucking company will close 29 terminals to better match its footprint with lower freight demand as it prepares for a “reset.” FedEx Freight trims trucking network as LTL shipments drop 18% Journal of Commerce
Read More →Maersk’s growing air freight coverage driven by in-house demand
on June 21, 2023in Industry News
Maersk’s growing air freight coverage driven by in-house demand There is little demand to be seen in air cargo routes out of Asia, but the aggressive expansion of Maersk Air Cargo connections to the US and Europe points to strong interest from the carrier’s existing customers. Maersk’s growing air freight coverage driven by in-house demand […]
Read More →Falling Asia container rates may be too much of a good thing for US exporters
on June 21, 2023in Industry News
Falling Asia container rates may be too much of a good thing for US exporters There’s growing concern among some US exporters that outbound container spot rates are too low, recalling memories of when unprofitable cargo was left on the docks and service levels fell in parallel with the bottom lines of ocean carriers, writes […]
Read More →US ag shippers look to diversify exports away from West Coast
on June 20, 2023in Industry News
US ag shippers look to diversify exports away from West Coast Even though port congestion has cleared and a longshore labor deal has been reached, ag shippers say intractable problems still plague their ability to move goods easily through the West Coast. US ag shippers look to diversify exports away from West Coast Journal of […]
Read More →Ro/ro carrier Sallaum aims to boost capacity with latest vessel order
on June 20, 2023in Industry News
Ro/ro carrier Sallaum aims to boost capacity with latest vessel order Persistent demand from existing customers and expected growth in global demand for heavier electric vehicles is spurring fresh investment in ro/ro newbuildings from Sallaum Lines. Ro/ro carrier Sallaum aims to boost capacity with latest vessel order Journal of Commerce
Read More →UPDATE: Doyle lands new post after resigning from top job at Maryland Port Administration
on June 20, 2023in Industry News
UPDATE: Doyle lands new post after resigning from top job at Maryland Port Administration William Doyle’s departure after three years, announced to Maryland Port Administration employees Friday according to local news reports, came less than a week after he received three traffic citations. UPDATE: Doyle lands new post after resigning from top job at Maryland […]
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