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

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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 Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 28, 2022

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 Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 21, 2022

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 Edwin Lopez • Sept. 20, 2022

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

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 Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2022

Container dwell fee paused at Port of New York and New Jersey

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

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 8, 2022

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 Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 7, 2022

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 Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 30, 2022

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 Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 24, 2022

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 Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 22, 2022

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 Colin Campbell • Aug. 18, 2022

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 Edwin Lopez • Aug. 15, 2022

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 Max Garland • Aug. 15, 2022

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 Max Garland • Aug. 10, 2022

FMC proposes carrier data collection plan in compliance with OSRA

The initiative would require carriers to provide import and export data, including tonnage and TEUs, on a monthly basis.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 5, 2022

Hasbro says price increases helped offset high ocean freight costs

Port congestion delays are easing ahead of the critical holiday season, according to the toymaker.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 3, 2022

Port Authority of New York, New Jersey plans dwell fee to cull empties

Ocean carriers will be subject to a fee beginning Sept. 1 as the port looks to better handle record import volumes.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 3, 2022

Ships avoided Oakland in response to trucker protests: report

The Maersk Altair, for example, waited for three days off the Oakland coast before diverting to Long Beach.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 2, 2022

Port of Oakland resumes operations as AB5 protests quiet down

The remaining protesters, under threat of a citation, have moved to "free speech zones" away from terminal gates.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 26, 2022

Our most read logistics stories of H1 2022

Fulfillment, ocean shipping regulation, congestion and middle mile were among the trending topics in logistics for the first half of the year.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 20, 2022

ILWU negotiations: White House watching 'as closely as they can be'

Union and management leaders are committed to reaching a new contract and not impeding the flow of goods, Port Envoy Gen. Stephen Lyons said.

By Colin Campbell • July 19, 2022

Empty containers buoy Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes to June record

Despite inflation and recession concerns, the results show "Americans are still spending on goods,” Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

By Colin Campbell • July 18, 2022

Shippers, carriers highlight 4 key ocean shipping data problems

After a string of stakeholder meetings, an FMC commissioner will offer recommendations for remedying the issues later this year.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 12, 2022