7 ways the Biden administration intervened in US supply chains this year

The government took multiple actions this year, including legislation to oversee ocean carriers and funding for domestic EV battery supply.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 22, 2022

Port of Los Angeles, Long Beach to end terminal dwell fee

Officials said the threat of a fee contributed to a 92% decline in lingering cargo since the program was announced last October. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 18, 2022

LA port director embarks on ‘whistlestop tour’ to bring cargo back West

With cleared congestion and open capacity at the port, Executive Director Gene Seroka met with shippers across the country to regain lost volumes.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 15, 2022

Costco slows chartered ship use as supply chain congestion eases

The retailer took a $93 million charge so it could downsize its shipping activities after controlling delivery on 50,000 containers during the ocean crunch.

By Ben Unglesbee , Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 14, 2022

Maersk CEO to retire after 40 years with the company

As chief executive since 2016, Soren Skou has led the shipping giant through the pandemic era. Replacing him is Vincent Clerc, CEO of its ocean and logistics business.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 13, 2022

Victoria’s Secret moves freight from air to ocean in bid to save costs

Executives said normalizing freight rates and improved supply chain flow have allowed the retailer to put goods back on boats, a strategy it expects will help save costs through next spring.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 8, 2022

Amazon leverages ocean shipping for next-day delivery in Sweden

The e-commerce giant is ramping up its use of short trips by sea in a bid to lower carbon emissions.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 7, 2022

FMC to review over 175 shipper complaints against ocean carriers

The agency unveiled preliminary guidance on how it would handle potential charge violations of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 7, 2022

Maersk, IBM to shut down blockchain joint venture TradeLens

The tool was intended to start a “digital revolution” for the supply chain. But it will end in Q1 2023 after failing to achieve commercial viability. 

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 30, 2022

Port Houston pauses container dwell fee

The postponement was due to delays from the port's external software developer.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 29, 2022

The ‘ship backup has ended’ at Los Angeles, Long Beach ports

Lower demand as a result of cargo shifting to the East Coast has helped clear the 25-month backlog.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 23, 2022

Ocean carriers plan to reduce capacity as demand falls

Maersk, Zim and Matson are rightsizing capacity across several trade lanes, including some Transpacific routes affected by cargo diversions.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 23, 2022

Amid strike fears, cargo diversion a key fixture in 2022’s supply chain playbook

The shadow of negotiations clouds U.S. railroads and West Coast ports. Shippers have leaned on less-risky alternatives, despite some drawbacks.

By Max Garland • Nov. 16, 2022

Project44 raises $80M to improve scope 3 visibility

The tech company pointed to an increased interest from shippers and carriers as new regulations push for lower emissions.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 11, 2022

What should ocean shippers expect this peak season? Experts weigh in.

Four maritime shipping observers share their thoughts on what’s changing in the logistics environment as demand and inventory trends shift.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 9, 2022

Port Houston will move forward with a container dwell fee in December

In addition to a $45 per day fee for aging containers, the port is also considering an excessive dwell fee to help reduce congestion.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 31, 2022

Port of LA cargo volumes drop as ongoing labor talks deter some shippers

The port handled 21.5% fewer containers last month compared to September 2021, and the ship backlog has receded.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 20, 2022

CMA CGM offers shippers sustainability incentives to speed container flow

The program provides 2.5 tons of carbon credits for each box returned early as major ports threaten fees on long-dwelling cargo.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 13, 2022

FMC proposal requires ocean carriers to give shippers more details on demurrage charges

The rule comes after the agency investigated practices into the fees, which are accrued when shippers don’t move cargo fast enough.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 11, 2022

You can make sustainable maritime shipping choices

Companies make sustainable shipping choices that protect blue whales, blue skies.

Oct. 10, 2022

Port of New York and New Jersey implements revised container dwell fee

The new fee structure pushes ocean carriers to balance inbound and outbound volumes as the port works to reduce empty containers.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 6, 2022

Maersk Container Industry appoints new CEO

Søren Leth Johannsen will head the shipping line’s refrigerated container manufacturing subsidiary.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 4, 2022

Ocean carriers up blank sailings to brace for softening October demand

Shipping lines are strategically skipping ports and voyages to control capacity and influence rates after China's Golden Week.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 30, 2022

Ian prompts port, rail closures as it barrels toward the Carolinas

Terminals closed as hurricane-force winds are expected to batter the Southeast coast.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 30, 2022

MSC to launch air cargo service

The carrier joins Maersk and CMA CGM in expanding into air freight after pandemic-driven demand spikes.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 28, 2022