Maritime: Page 12

  • A cargo ship makes its way through the Miraflores locks as it crosses the Panama Canal on April 7, 2016.
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    Panama Canal on alert as low water levels could affect transit

    The canal authority said economic impact was unavoidable. In response, some ocean carriers have announced surcharges.

    By • June 6, 2023
  • Shipping containers stand stacked at Hamburg Port on October 5, 2022.
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    ONE joins GBSN after trial of blockchain platform

    Other members of the Global Shipping Business Network include COSCO shipping, Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL.

    By • June 6, 2023
  • Shipping containers are stacked at the Port of Los Angeles on February 7, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Explore the Trendline➔
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
  • Officials close truck access to the Trapac terminal at the Port of Oakland, in response to an owner-operator led protest on July 18, 2022.
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    West Coast port labor talks

    Labor disruptions throughout West Coast ports sow uncertainty

    Five ports in California and Washington experienced issues Friday as terminal jobs went unfilled. Stakeholders warn ripple effects could be felt in the coming days.

    By • June 3, 2023
  • Truck carrying a red cargo box is pictured in front of a stack of red and green shipping containers.
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    West Coast port labor talks

    A labor flareup is affecting operations at several West Coast ports

    The ports of Los Angeles, Oakland and potentially others are experiencing disruption due to the shortfall. This is a developing story.

    By , • June 2, 2023
  • A general view of shipping containers and cranes at the Port of Rotterdam on October 27, 2017 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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    2 ocean carriers fined for Ocean Shipping Reform Act violations

    ONE and Wan Hai Lines paid a combined $2.65 million in fees, and agreed to issue refunds to affected shippers.

    By • May 25, 2023
  • Rail-mounted gantry cranes work trains at the Port of Savannah’s Mason Mega Rail Terminal.
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    Georgia Ports Authority to build rail hub in Gainesville

    The new inland terminal is expected to handle 60,000 containers per year and is set to begin construction in January 2024.

    By • May 17, 2023
  • Trucks pass stacks of empty containers at the Garden City Port Terminal on November 12, 2021 in Garden City, Georgia.
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    Costco, Walmart join Biden administration’s supply chain data exchange

    Fifty-three companies representing the end-to-end supply chain are now part of the Department of Transportation’s Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative. 

    By Sarah Zimmerman • May 11, 2023
  • President Biden signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 into law.
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    Complaints against ocean carriers lead to over $1M in refunds

    After the FMC established a formal complaint process, more shippers have pushed back against perceived price gouging and unreasonable fees.

    By • May 9, 2023
  • A dolphin tale pictured in the sea with a ship in the background.
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    Sponsored by Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program

    Sustainable shipping program protects endangered whales and reduces air pollution

    Brands and retailers now have a way to be part of the solution alongside the shipping industry.

    May 8, 2023
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    5 California ports pledge to build data-sharing system for cargo fluidity

    Los Angeles, Long Beach and other shipping hubs in the state will work together on a cloud-based tool aimed at standardizing data and boosting cargo fluidity.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • April 27, 2023
  • In an aerial view, a container ship sits idle at the Port of Oakland on July 21, 2022 in Oakland, California.
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    West Coast port labor talks

    ILWU, PMA reach tentative deal on ‘certain key issues’

    Contract talks remain ongoing as the two sides near the one-year mark since negotiations began.

    By • Updated April 21, 2023
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    Port employers say local union is slowing operations at Los Angeles, Long Beach terminals

    The allegations, which appear to have a limited effect on cargo flow, mark another labor management dispute at the ports.

    By • April 14, 2023
  • Shipping containers are stacked at the Port of Los Angeles on February 7, 2023 in Los Angeles, California
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    West Coast port labor talks

    Los Angeles, Long Beach ports resume normal operations

    Port officials say terminals had reopened Friday evening despite a labor-related dispute that limited operations late last week.

    By • April 10, 2023
  • A view of containers and cranes on a foggy day at a terminal in Los Angeles on Dec. 4 2012.
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    West Coast port labor talks

    Los Angeles, Long Beach port terminals shut down due to labor issues

    Several logistics providers are warning customers of missed truck appointments and other disruptions ahead of Easter weekend.

    By • April 7, 2023
  • Electric ship-to-shore cranes work the CMA CGM Unity, powered by liquefied natural gas, at the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal.
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    Courtesy of Georgia Ports Authority / Emily Goldman
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    Why Georgia ports are seeing record growth

    Shippers are looking to the Southeast to save costs and avoid ongoing labor negotiations on the West Coast.

    By • April 4, 2023
  • The MSC Vigo container ship is docked at the Garden City Port Terminal on November 12, 2021
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    MSC updates ‘billable days’ policy in wake of FMC push for surcharge compliance

    A customer notification advises that detention and demurrage fees will not be assessed when terminals are closed.

    By • March 29, 2023
  • Shipping containers are left stacked in the Port of Los Angeles on October 2, 2002 in Long Beach, California.
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    FMC wants ocean carriers to prove detention, demurrage charges comply with OSRA

    Noncompliance will be handled through the agency’s enforcement process, Senior Advisor for Legislative & Public Affairs John DeCrosta told Supply Chain Dive.

    By • March 28, 2023
  • Trucks line up to enter the Fenix Marine Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles on Friday, March 17.
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    West Coast port labor talks

    Business groups plea for a labor deal at West Coast ports

    Dozens of industry associations wrote to President Biden to push for progress in talks that would restore shipping certainty. 

    By • March 27, 2023
  • A line of Skechers shoes with famous Diane von Furstenberg prints.
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    Skechers CFO expects lower 2023 shipping pricing

    The footwear brand is also prioritizing inventory management after seeing $90 million in excess warehousing and distribution costs.

    By Suman Bhattacharyya • March 23, 2023
  • Trucks line up to enter ITS Terminal at the Port of Long Beach on Friday, March 17, 2023.
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    West Coast port labor talks

    A lunch break dispute at Los Angeles, Long Beach ports shows the risks of long contract talks

    The dispute highlights how operating without a contract leaves West Coast ports exposed to local labor disagreements, even if union leadership and port employers have pledged to avoid wide-scale disruption.

    By • March 22, 2023
  • The CMA CGM Argentina container ship arrives at PortMiami on April 06, 2021 in Miami, Florida.
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    Opinion

    Why ocean shipping is less anti-competitive than lawmakers think

    The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was pitched as an effort to address collusion and price gouging. In reality, a lack of information is the industry's real bottleneck.

    By Jessica Darby and Andrew Balthrop • March 17, 2023
  • A cargo ship moves towards the Bayonne Bridge as it heads into port on October 13, 2021 in Bayonne, New Jersey.
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    DB Schenker inks deal with MSC to offer net-zero emission ocean shipments

    As part of the agreement, shippers can pay a surcharge to use sustainable fuels.

    By • March 7, 2023
  • The Garden City Port Terminal on November 12, 2021.
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    Port leaders are concerned as new OSRA regulations approach

    Some stakeholders fear rules on detention and demurrage could slow the flow of goods.

    By • March 6, 2023
  • Trucks pass stacks of empty containers at the Garden City Port Terminal on November 12, 2021 in Garden City, Georgia.
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    TPM23

    MSC CEO says future deals with Maersk are possible despite 2M’s end

    While alliance-type collaborations and some swaps are possible, MSC CEO Søren Toft said there were advantages to operating independently.

    By • Feb. 28, 2023
  • Shipping containers sit stacked in a port on June 09, 2022 in Bayonne, New Jersey.
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    Despite big gains in New York, Los Angeles remained top port in 2022

    A two-million TEU gain since the pandemic helped the New York port rise to the No. 2 spot in annual rankings, and even capture the top spot for a few months last year.

    By , • Feb. 27, 2023