Maritime
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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 Edwin Lopez • May 2, 2024 -
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 Kate Magill • April 25, 2024 -
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Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive
Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, prolonged supply shortages and dangerous geopolitical tensions across global supply chain networks.
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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 Larry Avila • April 24, 2024 -
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 Alejandra Salgado • April 24, 2024 -
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 Alejandra Salgado • April 19, 2024 -
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.
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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 Alejandra Salgado • April 12, 2024 -
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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 Colin Campbell • 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 Alejandra Salgado • 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 Alejandra Salgado • April 3, 2024 -
Baltimore bridge collapse pressures some key trucking lanes
Flatbed loads surged 57% week over week from Baltimore, DAT Freight & Analytics reported.
By David Taube • April 3, 2024 -
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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 Alejandra Salgado • April 1, 2024 -
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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 Alejandra Salgado • March 29, 2024 -
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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 Alejandra Salgado • March 28, 2024 -
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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 Larry Avila • March 27, 2024 -
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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 Kelly Stroh • Updated April 24, 2024 -
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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 -
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Baltimore truckers, dockworkers brace for Key Bridge collapse effects
The downed bridge is marooning the Port of Baltimore and threatening the region's supply chain.
By Colin Campbell • March 27, 2024 -
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Port of Baltimore stops accepting export containers
The state-owned Seagirt Marine Terminal will be closed Friday, according to an alert.
By Colin Campbell • March 26, 2024 -
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Port of Baltimore halts vessel traffic after bridge collapse
While the port is still processing trucks, the loss of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will disrupt port operations for some time.
By Colin Campbell • March 26, 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 Salgado • March 22, 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 Salgado • March 19, 2024 -
How Ikea is reducing its ocean emissions through collaboration
An executive outlined the retailer’s three steps to decarbonize transportation at the TPM24 conference.
By Alejandra Salgado • March 18, 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 Salgado • March 11, 2024