Freight: Page 4
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Courtesy of Pacific Maritime Association
Port of Long Beach cargo volumes rise 24% YoY in November
The port is recapturing market share as online sales rise and retailers stock up for the holidays, according to its CEO.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 20, 2023 -
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Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes rise 19% YoY in November
“Our year-end growth reflects the strength of the U.S. economy powered by the American consumer,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 19, 2023 -
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TrendlinePeak season management
The 2023 peak shipping season is shaping up to be radically different for each company.
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Rail border crossings reopen at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection had shut down the vital trade gateways in the wake of surging immigration activity.
By Larry Avila • Updated Dec. 22, 2023 -
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Shipping lines avoid Suez Canal as Red Sea attacks continue
Carriers' move to reroute or pause vessel transits could add time and monetary costs for shippers.
By Alejandra Salgado , Edwin Lopez • Dec. 18, 2023 -
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Deep DiveMexico’s nearshoring wave is years in the making
Decades of investments in logistics infrastructure, trade deals and becoming a manufacturing hub are paying off as shippers look to nearshore production.
By Alejandra Salgado , Edwin Lopez • Dec. 18, 2023 -
Provided by Brunswick Group
Forward Air plans general rate increase of 5.9%
The new rate will be tendered on shipments beginning Feb. 5, the carrier announced last week.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 18, 2023 -
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Nestlé strikes deal with ocean carriers to reduce freight emissions
The food and beverage maker will ship its products on Maersk, CMA CGM or Hapag-Lloyd vessels powered by fuels made from waste.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 13, 2023 -
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Deep Dive6 reasons why global supply chains are shifting
Political risk, emissions and lead times are just some of the drivers pushing companies toward onshoring, nearshoring and friendshoring decisions.
By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 13, 2023 -
Retrieved from GAO.
Q&A10 minutes with DOT’s multimodal office head
Deputy Assistant Secretary Allison Dane Camden discussed her background, her new office's staffing and the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative's progress in an interview.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 12, 2023 -
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Deep DiveLogistics companies race to adapt to shifting supply chains
Carriers in ocean, air cargo, rail and trucking are launching new services and tweaking their networks amid evolving global trade flows.
By Max Garland , Alejandra Salgado , Kelly Stroh , Larry Avila • Dec. 11, 2023 -
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MSC Air Cargo expands service with third 777 freighter
The new aircraft will support its existing flights and add a new route between Hong Kong and Texas.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Provided by Canadian National
CN to buy Iowa Northern Railway as US biofuels market booms
The railroad is handling increased grain volumes as more shippers choose to send their products to Midwest processing facilities.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 8, 2023 -
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Ocean CEOs vow to decarbonize maritime shipping
Leaders from Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and other shipping lines called for an end date to building vessels powered only by fossil fuels.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Retrieved from Port Houston on September 20, 2023
Port Houston cargo volumes dip 2% in October
Despite the year-over-year decrease, the port reported its busiest month ever for loaded exports.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 6, 2023 -
Retrieved from Port Everglades on October 02, 2023
Port Everglades’ October cargo volumes dip 6% year-over-year
The port saw an 8% month-over-month increase.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 6, 2023 -
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Port of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes drop 6% in October
The year-over-year decrease shows a continuous drop in volumes in the past twelve months.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 5, 2023 -
Courtesy of Union Pacific
Union Pacific plans Phoenix intermodal terminal to lure regional shippers
The new service would provide a rail option that connects the Southwest U.S. to Southern California’s top ports.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 5, 2023 -
Retrieved from South Carolina Ports Authority/Marion Bull on September 29, 2023
South Carolina Ports Authority cargo volumes drop 9% in October
The port processed 235,006 total TEUs and is working to expand the Inland Greer Port to meet growing demand.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 4, 2023 -
Retrieved from Jacksonville Port Authority on October 02, 2023
Jacksonville Port Authority cargo volumes fell 6% YoY in October
Although volumes decreased from last year, the port saw its busiest October in terms of loaded exports, which were up by 6%.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 4, 2023 -
Courtesy of The Port of Virginia/Aerophoto America
Port of Virginia cargo volumes drop 4% in October
Despite the annual drop, the port saw both monthly gains and improved volumes from a pre-pandemic comparison.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 30, 2023 -
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Air cargo spot rates perk up in October
While prices are picking up, freight forwarders still don’t expect major improvement in the market until the second half of 2024, according to Clive Data Services.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 30, 2023 -
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Burlington leans on inventory management to boost margins
After working through reserve stocks, the retailer has learned to increase merchandise turnover by distributing goods to stores more quickly.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 29, 2023 -
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Timeline: How Estes responded to a cyberattack
The trucking company actively communicated with shippers during its crisis as the carrier worked to restore its systems.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Retrieved from Georgia Ports Authority on November 28, 2023
Port of Savannah cargo volumes dip 19% YoY in October
Despite the drop, TEUs were up 11% month-over-month at the Southeastern port.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Courtesy of DB Schenker
Auto industry eyes air freight to trim backlogs post-UAW strike
Suppliers and OEMs are prioritizing shipping speed and reliability to aid their supply chain recovery, industry experts say.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 28, 2023
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