Port of Virginia cargo volumes drop 16% in August

Despite lower annual container volumes during the month, the port saw total TEUs rise 12% when compared to 2019 levels.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 2, 2023

Port of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes drop 21% in August

The year-over-year drop comes as retailers continue drawing down overstocked inventory, according to the seaport.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 2, 2023

Northwest Seaport Alliance international cargo volumes dipped 22% in August

Although container volumes dropped YoY, the total amount of TEUs processed increased compared to July.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 29, 2023

Port of Oakland cargo volumes drop 15% in August

Shippers are still adjusting shipments to match current demand, a port executive said.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 22, 2023

Port Houston container volumes decrease 20% in August

The drop marks the highest decline of the year so far, but follows a record August 2022 and July 2023.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 21, 2023

Port of Los Angeles sees the first volume increase in 13 months

Container volumes at the port were up 3% YoY in August.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2023

Amazon, Maersk renew biofuel shipping partnership

A new wrinkle in the logistics giants' ongoing efforts is the ability for Amazon to move goods on methanol-enabled ships.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2023

Port of Long Beach cargo volumes dip 15% in August

Despite the year-over-year declines, port officials say total TEUs handled so far this year are in line with pre-pandemic figures.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2023

FMC asks shippers, transportation providers to weigh in on data initiative

Questions for stakeholders focus on data-sharing and the costs of current constraints.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 12, 2023

Industry leaders react to West Coast ports contract ratification

Port leaders and government officials expressed relief at the approval of a six-year deal.

By Kelly Stroh , Alejandra Carranza • Updated Sept. 7, 2023

ILWU ratifies 6-year contract

Approval of the contract ends more than a year of uncertainty surrounding West Coast ports and fears of a possible strike.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 1, 2023

Burlington drives down freight costs in Q2

The retailer renegotiated freight contracts and leveraged lower fuel rates to cut transportation costs.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 31, 2023

Your shipping choices can protect endangered whales and reduce air pollution

Sustainable shipping programs help companies protect endangered whales and reduce air pollution.

Aug. 28, 2023

Panama Canal delays have shippers mulling freight diversions

Options for cargo owners include longer intermodal routes and alternative lanes like the Suez Canal, analysts say.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 23, 2023

Amazon, FedEx and United Airlines join Hawaiʻi fire recovery efforts

The state’s transportation department has waived wharfage charges for inbound humanitarian shipments at Maui’s Port of Kahului.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 23, 2023

Hawaiʻi fires: Carriers prioritize emergency supplies for Maui

Hawaiian Airlines, Young Brothers and Matson are part of a widescale effort to carry critical shipments to Kahului in wake of devastation.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 11, 2023

4 supply chain insights for the second half of 2023

Experts gave tips on economic metrics to watch and how to assess producers’ readiness to nearshore during the live event “Supply Chain Outlook: Trends and Risks To Watch."

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 9, 2023

Canada’s West Coast ports get 4-year labor deal after union ratification

Now, ports and dockworkers must work to regain trust from trading partners, federal officials said.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 7, 2023

Canada’s West Coast ports get new tentative deal after union rejection

ILWU Canada members voted to reject a tentative deal last week due to safety, wellbeing and work jurisdiction concerns. But by Sunday, stakeholders had found a new settlement.

By Edwin Lopez • July 31, 2023

California ports get more than $700M in federal grants

Many of the grants are specifically designed to help speed the movement of goods at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 27, 2023

ILWU Canada leaders to recommend approval of tentative West Coast port labor deal

The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association, said Friday that they expect members will be able to vote on a deal in the coming week.

By Edwin Lopez • July 22, 2023

Canada West Coast port longshore workers resume strike

Maritime employers had already ratified a deal when an ILWU Canada division rejected it, leading longshore workers to again walk off the job on Tuesday.

By Edwin Lopez • July 19, 2023

ILWU Canada revokes July 22 strike notice

“The past 24 hours have demonstrated that this continues to be a fluid and unpredictable situation,” the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association said of the news.

By Edwin Lopez • July 19, 2023

ILWU Canada to strike this weekend after Tuesday stoppage ruled illegal

The renewed strike action comes after the ILWU received a cease and desist from the Canada Industrial Relations Board after failing to provide sufficient notice.

By Kelly Stroh , Edwin Lopez • July 19, 2023

How Canada’s West Coast port labor negotiations unfolded: a timeline

The saga included a 13-day strike, an illegal work stoppage, a voted-down proposed settlement and two tentative deals before parties ratified a 4-year contract.

By Edwin Lopez • July 18, 2023