Maritime

  • An aerial view of a Pasha Hawaii container ship arriving in the Port Of Long Beach near a Cosco Shipping container ship on April 3, 2025 in Long Beach, California.
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    Industry leaders react to fees on China-linked vessels

    Several supply chain stakeholders expressed concerns that the changes will hike shipping costs and consumer prices. 

    By • April 22, 2025
  • An aerial view of a Pasha Hawaii container ship arriving in the Port Of Long Beach near a Cosco Shipping container ship on April 3, 2025 in Long Beach, California.
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    US proceeds with China-linked ship fees

    Trade groups fear the plan will raise ocean rates and disrupt supply chains, but U.S. officials argue the fees are essential to incentivizing domestic shipbuilding.

    By • April 18, 2025
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    Trendline

    Inside the trends affecting logistics management

    The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Ocean rates see uptick amid tariff turmoil

    Trade uncertainty is prompting a drop in ocean cargo bookings out of China, Freightos said.

    By • April 17, 2025
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    Brands temporarily halt ocean shipments from China

    Escalating tariffs between the U.S. and China are slowing global trade, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

    By • April 15, 2025
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    Trump signs executive order to boost US’ role in ocean shipping

    A Maritime Action Plan will target port infrastructure, mariner workforce training and U.S. shipbuilding, per an executive order published Wednesday.

    By • April 14, 2025
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    4 best practices for logistics managers in 2025

    Freight visibility and route optimization are critical to moving cargo in a demanding marketplace, experts say. 

    By • April 2, 2025
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    Tariff-driven frontloading boosts Los Angeles port volumes

    The port may see a 10% drop in volume in the back half of 2025, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka.

    By • March 27, 2025
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    FMC advisory group reviews drayage experience at seaports

    National Shipper Advisory Committee is looking to identify key issues truckers face at the Northwest Seaport Alliance.

    By • March 25, 2025
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    FMC to probe 7 ocean chokepoints to improve shipping conditions

    The Federal Maritime Commission may bar container ships registered in countries it says are contributing to congestion and delays from entering U.S. ports.

    By • March 19, 2025
  • A container ship sits docked at the Port of Oakland on Dec. 9, 2024.
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    Retailers to continue frontloading amid tariff tumult: forecast

    A sustained cargo surge at U.S. ports will continue as Trump administration policy uncertainty continues, per the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates' Global Port Tracker.

    By • March 10, 2025
  • The CMA CGM Argentina container ship arrives at PortMiami.
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    CMA CGM to invest $20B in US operations

    The company will use the money to expand its U.S. flag fleet and logistics capacity at a time when President Donald Trump is pushing for maritime expansion.

    By • March 10, 2025
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    Jamieson Greer confirmed as USTR

    Greer takes on the post as the administration readies new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

    By • Feb. 27, 2025
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    ILA-USMX port labor talks

    ILA, USMX sign 6-year labor contract

    Approval of the contract ends months of uncertainty surrounding East and Gulf Coast ports and fears of a possible second strike.

    By • Updated March 13, 2025
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    ONE teams with LX Pantos for US intermodal services

    Through their Boxlinks joint venture, both companies intend to leverage existing partnerships with Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern and BNSF.

    By • Feb. 12, 2025
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    ILA-USMX port labor talks

    ILA to vote on contract Feb. 25

    The International Longshoremen’s Association’s wage scale committee unanimously approved the proposed agreement ahead of the ratification vote.

    By • Feb. 12, 2025
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    HMM, ONE, Yang Ming alliance now effective, FMC says

    The agreement connecting the carriers’ mainline services across major trades lanes to Asia took effect Sunday, the agency said.

    By • Feb. 11, 2025
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    Trump’s tariff orders feature key clause for logistics managers

    Goods in transit from China will not be subject to tariffs if shippers can certify they were sent prior to Feb. 1.

    By , • Feb. 4, 2025
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    Whole Foods unveils new code of conduct for seafood supply chain

    The policy strengthens labor protections and applies to all forms of seafood products the retailer sells, including sushi.

    By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 4, 2025
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    Ocean rates drop as January demand cools

    A rebound could manifest due to tariff concerns and continued trepidation about shipping through the Red Sea.

    By • Updated Jan. 28, 2025
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    Opinion

    Modernizing ports is essential for supply chain resilience

    Investing in automation and the workforce will lead to increased cargo and more jobs, writes National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors CEO Eric Hoplin. 

    By Eric Hoplin • Jan. 23, 2025
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    Hapag-Lloyd procurement team enlists digital tool for supplier visibility

    The ocean carrier used Craft's supply chain intelligence platform to help navigate last fall's East and Gulf Coast port strike.

    By • Jan. 16, 2025
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    Shippers face short-term challenges after ILA, USMX’s ‘last minute’ deal

    Contingency planning ahead of last week's agreement will complicate supply chain efficiencies temporarily.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    2025’s logistics risks include tariffs, labor strife

    Potential disruptions could pressure costs and reliability across transport modes. Here's what supply chain experts are watching this year.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025
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    Industry leaders react to ILA-USMX port deal

    Supply chain organizations expressed relief over the agreement, which averted a strike.

    By • Jan. 10, 2025
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    Supply chain management trends to watch in 2025

    Retailers and manufacturers will continue to diversify their networks while leaning on new technology to safeguard processes and improve customer experiences. 

    By • Jan. 9, 2025