Maritime: Page 14

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    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 • Nov. 11, 2022
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    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 • Nov. 9, 2022
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    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.

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    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 • Oct. 31, 2022
  • Shipping containers are offloaded from a container ship in the Port of Los Angeles on June 10, 2022 .
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    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 • Oct. 20, 2022
  • The CMA CGM Argentina container ship arrives at PortMiami on April 06, 2021 in Miami, Florida.
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    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 • Oct. 13, 2022
  • In an aerial view, a container ship sits docked at the Port of Oakland on May 20, 2022.
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    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 • Oct. 11, 2022
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    Sponsored by Blue Whales and Blue Skies

    You can make sustainable maritime shipping choices

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    Oct. 10, 2022
  • Shipping containers sit stacked in a port on June 09, 2022 in Bayonne, New Jersey.
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    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 • Oct. 6, 2022
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    Maersk Container Industry appoints new CEO

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

    By • Oct. 4, 2022
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    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 • Sept. 30, 2022
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    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 Air Cargo is set to launch in early 2023.
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    MSC to launch air cargo service

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

    By • Sept. 28, 2022
  • A general view of workers in the yard working on shipping containers and the cranes which move them at the Port of Rotterdam on October 27, 2017.
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    FMC proposal defines ‘unreasonable’ export rejections by ocean carriers

    The new rule details criteria for violations under the Ocean Shipping Reform Act and establishes a framework for proving improper refusals.

    By • Sept. 21, 2022
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    San Pedro Bay ports see loaded import volumes drop in August

    Looking ahead, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka projected the port would have “lighter numbers” for the rest of the year.

    By • Sept. 20, 2022
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    White House supply chain strategy shifts beyond 24/7 port operations

    Port and Supply Chain Envoy Gen. Stephen Lyons said the initiative failed to gain traction due to the financial costs involved.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 20, 2022
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    Fresh Del Monte’s shipping arm taps startup to digitize operations

    Network Shipping is partnering with tech firm Grydd to better help companies manage ocean logistics.

    By • Sept. 19, 2022
  • 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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    Container dwell fee paused at Port of New York and New Jersey

    Officials are rewriting the tariff after receiving input from ocean carriers.

    By • Sept. 8, 2022
  • Boxes containing 3M gas, vapor and particulate filters stand ready for shipment at the Rhenus logistics center during the coronavirus crisis on April 16, 2020
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    3M leans on East Coast shipping site to speed exports

    The site, added to circumvent West Coast congestion, has helped reduce shipping times to Asia. 

    By • Sept. 7, 2022
  • A Maersk shipping container sits on a rail car at the Port of Los Angeles on February 9, 2022 in San Pedro, California.
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    Maersk abandons $1B sale of container business after DOJ investigation

    Regulators were concerned that a sale to China International Marine Containers would have led to higher prices and less supply chain resiliency.

    By • Aug. 30, 2022
  • 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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    Port of Oakland: Trucker protests depressed July cargo volumes

    The port processed the smallest number of containers since February 2015, according to the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association.

    By • Aug. 24, 2022
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    Monster struggles to shift aluminum can sourcing to US

    The company is still relying on imported cans, which contributed to $66.7 million in elevated freight costs in Q2.

    By • Aug. 22, 2022
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    As East Coast delays rise, Port of LA director appeals to shippers: ‘Come to Los Angeles’

    The 109-ship queue to enter the U.S.'s largest container port had dropped 88% as of July.

    By • Aug. 18, 2022
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    FMC considers mandate for shipping lines, terminals to share data

    The agency is asking supply chain stakeholders for input on whether such an action would ease congestion.

    By • Aug. 15, 2022
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    Shippers pull back from air cargo as ocean reliability improves

    Rates are on a downward trend and have yet to bottom out, according to Clive Data Services.

    By • Aug. 15, 2022
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    Patent Pending: Ford floats drone-vehicle fleet, Walmart mulls mixing produce and dry goods shipments

    Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny.

    By • Aug. 10, 2022