Maritime: Page 15

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    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 • Dec. 13, 2022
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    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 • Dec. 8, 2022
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    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 • Dec. 7, 2022
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    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 • Dec. 7, 2022
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    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 • Nov. 30, 2022
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    Port Houston pauses container dwell fee

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

    By • Nov. 29, 2022
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    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 • Nov. 23, 2022
  • Shipping containers are stacked on the Matson Oahu container ship at the Port of Long Beach on November 24, 2021.
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    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 • Nov. 23, 2022
  • The Marco Polo, the largest cargo ship to call at an East Coast port, arrives under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and into New York Harbor on May 20, 2021
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    Deep Dive // West Coast port labor talks

    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 • Nov. 16, 2022
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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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    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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  • 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
  • Drone shot of a massive container ship arriving in the Port of Long Beach, California.
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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