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Railroads add Florida Express route to lure textile shippers
Norfolk Southern and Florida East Coast Railway hope an express connection with Central America will take off amid a rise in nearshoring.
By Larry Avila • March 15, 2024 -
How shippers can nurture better ocean carrier relationships
Assessing past behaviors and having face-to-face meetings can help solidify deals, an executive from Cummins said at TPM24.
By Alejandra Salgado • March 11, 2024 -
Trendline
Peak season management
The 2023 peak shipping season is shaping up to be radically different for each company.
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Deep Dive
Shippers should lock in trucking rates soon: experts
Carrier executives are beginning to show optimism for a rate recovery, which could mean rising costs for customers.
By Larry Avila • March 7, 2024 -
TPM24
Ocean Network Express teases network changes for 2025
The shipping line’s CEO said he expects the maritime industry to settle for four alliances instead of three moving forward.
By Alejandra Salgado • March 6, 2024 -
Port of Virginia to welcome additional larger ships
The East Coast port widened its shipping channel, which is set to reduce port stays for container vessels by up to 15%.
By Alejandra Salgado • March 6, 2024 -
TPM24
Gemini Cooperation unlikely to expand: Hapag-Lloyd CEO
The alliance-like structure with Maersk will include some unique arrangements, but two carriers should be sufficient, the shipping executive said.
By Alejandra Salgado • March 5, 2024 -
CMA CGM to resume Red Sea transit on case-by-case basis
The ocean carrier said it will assess each vessel before transit to make a final decision and can't provide shippers with anticipated routing choices.
By Alejandra Salgado • Feb. 29, 2024 -
Port of Long Beach cargo volumes rise 18% YoY in January
Retailers rushed to fill warehouses ahead of the slowdown that occurs during the Lunar New Year holiday, the port’s CEO Mario Cordero said.
By Alejandra Salgado • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Ocean Alliance extended for 5 additional years
The operational agreement between CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL and Evergreen has been extended until 2032.
By Alejandra Salgado • Feb. 27, 2024 -
FMC releases final rule on detention and demurrage
The billing practices from the agency establish which parties can receive an invoice and sets a timeframe for issued invoices and disputes.
By Alejandra Salgado • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Flexport relaunches Convoy’s load board
Users began logging back into the platform shortly after the app reactivated, EVP and Head of Trucking Bill Driegert said.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Ryder System sets sights on growing cross-border business
A new warehouse in Laredo, Texas, and an expanded drayage yard in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, give the carrier additional capacity to handle more freight.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Under Armour inventory ticks closer to normal as freight, supply costs fall
The sportswear brand — finally — posted a decline in stock levels while executives said it has worked with vendors to lower product costs.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 20, 2024 -
ONE, Wan Hai Lines launch revamped Asia-US West Coast service
The AP1 service is set to start in late spring as import volumes on the popular trade route continue to grow.
By Alejandra Salgado • Feb. 16, 2024 -
Cargo diversions to West Coast have started, LA port director confirms
Lunar New Year and a strong U.S. economy also contributed to a rise in cargo volumes in January, Gene Seroka said.
By Alejandra Salgado • Feb. 16, 2024 -
CPKC, Bison Transport ink intermodal services agreement
The deal is among several partnerships between segment players to capitalize on growing cross-border shipping traffic.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Retail and apparel groups call for secure travel on the Red Sea
The trade organizations cited rising rates, delays and at least $80 billion in cargo that has been diverted around the region amid attacks.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 14, 2024 -
Primark expands US footprint with Florida distribution center
The fashion retailer is importing cargo through the Jacksonville Port Authority.
By Alejandra Salgado • Feb. 13, 2024 -
ArcBest debuts line of automated forklifts, reach trucks
The company has piloted the remotely operated equipment in customers' distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, CEO Judy McReynolds said in an interview.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 13, 2024 -
Georgia Ports see container volumes dip, autos rise in December
Savannah’s port processed 422,287 total TEUs while the Port of Brunswick had a record year for auto units.
By Alejandra Salgado • Feb. 12, 2024 -
FMC urged to evaluate surcharges amid Red Sea crisis
During a hearing last week, shipper groups also asked the federal agency to consider taking action before congestion and potential equipment challenges unfold.
By Alejandra Salgado • Feb. 9, 2024 -
Port of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes rise 3% YoY in December
The East Coast ports processed 633,925 total TEUs and were the second-busiest in the nation for loaded containers.
By Alejandra Salgado • Feb. 9, 2024 -
Red Sea disruptions may drive port congestion, inflation
Risks to the U.S. economy grow as the crisis prolongs, experts told a House committee.
By Alejandra Salgado • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Port Houston cargo volumes rise 11% YoY in December
The port processed its highest December on record for loaded exports.
By Alejandra Salgado • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Port of Virginia cargo volumes dip 2% in December
Containers have now declined for nearly a year at the port, though volumes remain significantly higher than 2019.
By Alejandra Salgado • Feb. 1, 2024