Maritime: Page 6


  • A person carrying a helmet walks toward a motorcycle. The motorcycle has the word "Honda" on it.
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    Honda aims to streamline container shipping process

    The automaker’s motorcycle and power products operations divisions are tapping FourKites and BuyCo for greater transport visibility.

    By July 8, 2024
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    Canadian border agents ratify labor deal

    The new agreement for the more than 9,000 represented employees runs through June 2026.

    By July 8, 2024
  • Containers are loaded on the premises of the the Port of Singapore Authority on June 14, 2022.
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    Bernd von Jutrczenka/Picture-Alliance/DPA/AP

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    Deep Dive

    What’s behind the unsettling rise in ocean rates?

    A blend of congestion and blank sailings stemming from the Red Sea crisis has created an unpredictable environment for shippers.

    By July 2, 2024
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    Provided by Canadian National 

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    Canada rail workers keep window open for strike

    The Teamsters union division voted to re-authorize labor action as it awaits a government ruling that would permit it.

    By July 1, 2024
  • An ocean vessel filled with containers docks at a water port.
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    Retrieved from Georgia Ports Authority on June 25, 2024
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    ONE, Port of Savannah launch India ocean service

    The weekly route also connects the fast-growing manufacturing hub to ports in Florida and New York.

    By Updated July 10, 2024
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    Provided by Industrial Realty Group

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    Port of Nevada opens inland intermodal yard

    The site provides service to the Port of Oakland on Union Pacific’s network and is expected to improve inland shipping.

    By June 24, 2024
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    Ikea taps HMM service to cut ocean transport emissions

    The agreement is expected to reduce about 11,500 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions from March 2024 to February 2025.

    By June 21, 2024
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    Retrieved from Georgia Ports Authority on June 18, 2024
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    Hyundai EV campus fuels Georgia ports volume growth

    Trade growth from Tier 1 suppliers ahead of the facility's production launch increased the port's May activity.

    By June 20, 2024
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    Canadian border agents to decide on new labor deal by July 4

    Starting June 20, union members will vote on a tentative four-year agreement that forestalled a potential strike.

    By June 14, 2024
  • A container ship being unloaded with gantry cranes.
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    Retrieved from South Carolina Ports Authority/English purcell on June 13, 2024
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    ILA ‘more likely’ to strike in October as tensions rise

    The union representing East and Gulf Coast port workers made the threat Wednesday, while noting wage and automation concerns are behind contract disagreements.

    By June 13, 2024
  • In an aerial view, the Juno Horizon, a Japanese bulk vessel, sails though the cleared Fort McHenry Channel in the Patapsco River on June 11 in Baltimore, Maryland. The federal shipping channel has fully reopened more than two months after the cargo ship Dali hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse and cutting off vessel access to the port.
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    Deep Dive // Baltimore bridge collapse

    The Port of Baltimore is reopened from the bridge collapse. How much cargo will return?

    With wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse removed, leaders are bullish on the port’s ability to retain customers.

    By June 13, 2024
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    Retrieved from The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on June 10, 2024
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    East and Gulf Coast port labor talks stall over automation concerns

    The International Longshoremen's Association canceled a planned meeting with the United States Maritime Alliance, citing a local dispute on automated truck gates.

    By June 11, 2024
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    Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government

    The union had threatened to strike on Friday if negotiations continued to stall.

    By June 11, 2024
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    Canadian border agents set Friday strike deadline

    The union has renewed its threats to take job action if no deal is reached this week.

    By June 10, 2024
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    Canada border agent strike averted, for now

    The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.

    By June 7, 2024
  • Aerial view of a damaged container ship Dali in Baltimore.
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    Shippers, agencies plan for full return of Baltimore-bound cargo

    Shipping lines have already resumed some services while federal agencies work with stakeholders to coordinate plans.

    By , June 7, 2024
  • Container ships are docked with shipping containers at the Port of Los Angeles.
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    Ocean rates skyrocket, reflecting cautionary market

    Shippers are grappling with the ongoing Red Sea conflict and pending East Coast labor contract renewal as demand is poised for growth at U.S. ports.

    By May 29, 2024
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    East Coast port labor talks spark shipper contingency plans

    While there has not been a "wholesale shift" in volumes to the West Coast, conversations have started, per a Port of Los Angeles media briefing.

    By May 24, 2024
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    BMW imported cars to the US using parts from banned supplier: Senate report

    The automaker shipped at least 8,000 Mini Coopers that used components from a company based in China's Xinjiang region.

    By May 23, 2024
  • A truck drives near shipping containers stacked at the Port of Los Angeles on February 7, 2023.
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    Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes rise 12% YoY in April

    West Coast volume growth is projected to continue in the second half of the year, said Hackett Associates Partner Daniel Hackett.

    By May 22, 2024
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    Retrieved from South Carolina Ports Authority/Marion Bull on May 20, 2024
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    South Carolina Ports Authority resumes operations after software issue

    The port halted activity at marine and inland terminals until Tuesday afternoon as it worked to resolve the disruption.

    By Updated May 21, 2024
  • Shipping containers sit stacked in a port on June 09, 2022 in Bayonne, New Jersey.
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    East and Gulf Coast port labor negotiations to start soon

    Both sides aim to land a new contract before the current deal expires Sept. 30, but strike concerns have shippers mulling mitigation plans.

    By May 16, 2024
  • Protesters hold up signs with messages proclaiming "Tariffs are taxes" and "We don't want tariffs" in front of the U.S. Capitol
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    Industry leaders react to tariff hikes on China-made goods

    Industry member associations expressed disappointment on Biden’s decision to expand Section 301 tariffs.

    By May 16, 2024
  • Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks at an April 5 news conference near the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.
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    Baltimore bridge collapse

    How supply chains used FLOW after the Baltimore bridge collapse

    C.H. Robinson, ITS Logistics, Home Depot and IMC Companies shared insights on the federal data-sharing platform designed to improve visibility of disruptions.

    By , , May 15, 2024
  • Shipping containers are stacked at the Port of Los Angeles on February 7, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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    Mario Tama via Getty Images
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    High port volumes expected for 2024’s peak season

    Consumer spending will drive 2 million-plus TEUs of monthly loaded imports at the nation’s top ports through October, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates project.

    By May 10, 2024