Maritime: Page 6


  • 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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    Trendline

    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.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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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
  • A photo showing containers stacked inside an inland port in South Carolina.
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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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    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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    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
  • Mexico's presidential candidates stand at podiums during the country's second presidential debate on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
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    Retrieved from Instituto Nacional Electoral on May 01, 2024
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    How Mexico’s presidential candidates expect to leverage nearshoring

    Modernizing border crossings, improving legal certainty and improving roads and rail networks were among the ideas candidates raised during a presidential debate.

    By May 2, 2024
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    Domino welcomes larger sugar shipments as Baltimore channels reopen

    The sugar manufacturer is taking advantage of the 20-foot-deep channel at the Port of Baltimore.

    By April 25, 2024
  • A Volvo VNR Electric charges at the high-powered chargers available to fleets at TEC Equipment, Fontana.
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    White House earmarks $1.5B in push for freight decarbonization

    Federal funds will support the electrification of ports and electric truck charging infrastructure, among other projects.

    By April 24, 2024
  • A team prepares to move a large piece of supporting steel from a collapsed bridge.
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    Retrieved from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on April 23, 2024
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    Port of Baltimore preps new alternate channel for larger vessel traffic

    The limited access channel could help draw more commercial activity back to the port after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

    By April 24, 2024
  • Container cranes at an ocean port.
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    Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes rise 19% YoY in March

    The West Coast port expects volumes to continue to grow in April, despite being a more muted shipping season. 

    By April 19, 2024
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    Sponsored by Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies

    10 companies join initiative for safer whales and cleaner air

    Sustainable shipping programs help companies protect endangered whales and reduce air pollution.

    April 15, 2024
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    Savannah port sees intermodal cargo surge in March

    Infrastructure and low dwell times contributed to nearly 436,000 total TEUs handled in March at the Port of Savannah.

    By April 12, 2024
  • President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Maryland Transportation Authority Police headquarters, near the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, on April 05, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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    $8M grant will double auto capacity at Port of Baltimore’s only unaffected terminal

    New parking lots at Tradepoint Atlantic will allow Sparrows Point to welcome more ships after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, President Joe Biden said.

    By April 8, 2024
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    Baltimore port channel set to fully reopen by end of May

    The Army Corps of Engineers is working to open a temporary channel for auto and farm equipment shipments by the end of April.

    By April 5, 2024
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    Wallenius Wilhelmsen expects up to $10M impact from Baltimore bridge collapse

    The Norway-based ocean carrier said it's rerouting cargo as the fall of the Francis Scott Key Bridge impacts its vessel operations.

    By April 3, 2024
  • Wreckage from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge rests on the cargo ship Dali.
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    Baltimore bridge collapse pressures some key trucking lanes

    Flatbed loads surged 57% week over week from Baltimore, DAT Freight & Analytics reported.

    By April 3, 2024
  • Debris is cleared from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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    Baltimore preps small, temporary channel for essential vessel transit

    The alternate lane is needed for response efforts, and marks the first step toward reopening the Port of Baltimore.

    By April 1, 2024
  • A sign shows the Port of Baltimore Seagirt Cargo area outside the Baltimore Port.
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    Baltimore bridge collapse

    Port of Baltimore crisis: What supply chain managers need to know

    Supply Chain Dive asked experts how rerouting by land and sea could work after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

    By March 29, 2024
  • Cargo ship Dali is seen after running into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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    East Coast ports say they are ready for Baltimore cargo

    The Port of Virginia and the Port of New York and New Jersey can serve as alternative ports for ships that were destined to Baltimore.

    By March 28, 2024
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    Provided by CSX

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    Railroads scramble to keep freight moving after Baltimore port disruption

    CSX and Norfolk Southern are emphasizing communication and flexibility to preserve service reliability.

    By March 27, 2024
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    Baltimore bridge collapse

    How the Baltimore bridge disaster is impacting supply chains

    The port is opening up alternate channels for vessel traffic, while stakeholders are adapting with their own workarounds.

    By Updated June 13, 2024