Freight: Page 10
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Baltimore bridge collapse
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 Alejandra Carranza • March 28, 2024 -
Baltimore bridge collapse
Railroads scramble to keep freight moving after Baltimore port disruption
CSX and Norfolk Southern are emphasizing communication and flexibility to preserve service reliability.
By Larry Avila • March 27, 2024 -
Baltimore bridge collapse
Automakers reroute shipments after Baltimore bridge collapse
Other manufacturers in the area, including Stanley Black & Decker and McCormick & Co., are still operating after the accident.
By Kate Magill • March 27, 2024 -
Retrieved from Maersk on March 22, 2024
Maersk seeks bigger stake in booming cross-border market
A new Tijuana, Mexico, facility will target the technology, automotive, retail and lifestyle sectors.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 25, 2024 -
At the Panama Canal: Booking slots open up at a waterway on the mend
The canal authority increased daily booking slots to 27 and is implementing long-term solutions like cross-filling.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 25, 2024 -
Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes leap 60% YoY in February
Risks ranging from Red Sea disruptions to Panama Canal restrictions keep fueling shipper diversions to the West Coast port.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 22, 2024 -
10 industry reactions: FLOW’s supply chain impact, 2 years later
The Department of Transportation's initiative has gained interest from beneficial cargo owners, ocean carriers and other stakeholders. Here's what a few had to say.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 21, 2024 -
Department of Transportation’s FLOW platform deepens supply chain data pool
Published information now covers inland freight hubs like rail terminals and warehouses to help users mitigate logistics challenges.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 20, 2024 -
Retrieved from CMA CGM Group on March 13, 2024
Nike agrees to use biofuel for some cargo with CMA CGM
The apparel and sportswear retailer plans to use biofuel in 36% of its volumes with the France-based carrier.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 19, 2024 -
Cross-border e-commerce helped lift air cargo industry in February
The average spot rate increased 2% month over month to $2.29 per kilogram, with demand up 11% year over year, Xeneta’s Clive Data Services found.
By Kelly Stroh • March 19, 2024 -
Railroads add Florida Express route to lure textile shippers
Norfolk Southern and Florida East Coast Railway hope an express connection with Central America will take off amid a rise in nearshoring.
By Larry Avila • March 15, 2024 -
How shippers can nurture better ocean carrier relationships
Assessing past behaviors and having face-to-face meetings can help solidify deals, an executive from Cummins said at TPM24.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 11, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Shippers should lock in trucking rates soon: experts
Carrier executives are beginning to show optimism for a rate recovery, which could mean rising costs for customers.
By Larry Avila • March 7, 2024 -
TPM24
Ocean Network Express teases network changes for 2025
The shipping line’s CEO said he expects the maritime industry to settle for four alliances instead of three moving forward.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 6, 2024 -
Port of Virginia to welcome additional larger ships
The East Coast port widened its shipping channel, which is set to reduce port stays for container vessels by up to 15%.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 6, 2024 -
TPM24
Gemini Cooperation unlikely to expand: Hapag-Lloyd CEO
The alliance-like structure with Maersk will include some unique arrangements, but two carriers should be sufficient, the shipping executive said.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 5, 2024 -
CMA CGM to resume Red Sea transit on case-by-case basis
The ocean carrier said it will assess each vessel before transit to make a final decision and can't provide shippers with anticipated routing choices.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 29, 2024 -
Port of Long Beach cargo volumes rise 18% YoY in January
Retailers rushed to fill warehouses ahead of the slowdown that occurs during the Lunar New Year holiday, the port’s CEO Mario Cordero said.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Retrieved from OOCL on February 27, 2024
Ocean Alliance extended for 5 additional years
The operational agreement between CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL and Evergreen has been extended until 2032.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 27, 2024 -
FMC releases final rule on detention and demurrage
The billing practices from the agency establish which parties can receive an invoice and sets a timeframe for issued invoices and disputes.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Flexport relaunches Convoy’s load board
Users began logging back into the platform shortly after the app reactivated, EVP and Head of Trucking Bill Driegert said.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Ryder System sets sights on growing cross-border business
A new warehouse in Laredo, Texas, and an expanded drayage yard in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, give the carrier additional capacity to handle more freight.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Under Armour inventory ticks closer to normal as freight, supply costs fall
The sportswear brand — finally — posted a decline in stock levels while executives said it has worked with vendors to lower product costs.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Retrieved from Ocean Network Express on February 15, 2024
ONE, Wan Hai Lines launch revamped Asia-US West Coast service
The AP1 service is set to start in late spring as import volumes on the popular trade route continue to grow.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 16, 2024 -
Cargo diversions to West Coast have started, LA port director confirms
Lunar New Year and a strong U.S. economy also contributed to a rise in cargo volumes in January, Gene Seroka said.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 16, 2024