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2 ocean carriers fined for Ocean Shipping Reform Act violations
ONE and Wan Hai Lines paid a combined $2.65 million in fees, and agreed to issue refunds to affected shippers.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 25, 2023 -
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Georgia Ports Authority to build rail hub in Gainesville
The new inland terminal is expected to handle 60,000 containers per year and is set to begin construction in January 2024.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 17, 2023 -
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TrendlinePeak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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Costco, Walmart join Biden administration’s supply chain data exchange
Fifty-three companies representing the end-to-end supply chain are now part of the Department of Transportation’s Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 11, 2023 -
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Complaints against ocean carriers lead to over $1M in refunds
After the FMC established a formal complaint process, more shippers have pushed back against perceived price gouging and unreasonable fees.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 9, 2023 -
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Sponsored by Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies ProgramSustainable shipping program protects endangered whales and reduces air pollution
Brands and retailers now have a way to be part of the solution alongside the shipping industry.
May 8, 2023 -
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5 California ports pledge to build data-sharing system for cargo fluidity
Los Angeles, Long Beach and other shipping hubs in the state will work together on a cloud-based tool aimed at standardizing data and boosting cargo fluidity.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 27, 2023 -
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West Coast port labor talksILWU, PMA reach tentative deal on ‘certain key issues’
Contract talks remain ongoing as the two sides near the one-year mark since negotiations began.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated April 21, 2023 -
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Port employers say local union is slowing operations at Los Angeles, Long Beach terminals
The allegations, which appear to have a limited effect on cargo flow, mark another labor management dispute at the ports.
By Edwin Lopez • April 14, 2023 -
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West Coast port labor talksLos Angeles, Long Beach ports resume normal operations
Port officials say terminals had reopened Friday evening despite a labor-related dispute that limited operations late last week.
By Edwin Lopez • April 10, 2023 -
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West Coast port labor talksLos Angeles, Long Beach port terminals shut down due to labor issues
Several logistics providers are warning customers of missed truck appointments and other disruptions ahead of Easter weekend.
By Edwin Lopez • April 7, 2023 -
Courtesy of Georgia Ports Authority / Emily Goldman
Why Georgia ports are seeing record growth
Shippers are looking to the Southeast to save costs and avoid ongoing labor negotiations on the West Coast.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 4, 2023 -
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MSC updates ‘billable days’ policy in wake of FMC push for surcharge compliance
A customer notification advises that detention and demurrage fees will not be assessed when terminals are closed.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 29, 2023 -
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FMC wants ocean carriers to prove detention, demurrage charges comply with OSRA
Noncompliance will be handled through the agency’s enforcement process, Senior Advisor for Legislative & Public Affairs John DeCrosta told Supply Chain Dive.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 28, 2023 -
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West Coast port labor talksBusiness groups plea for a labor deal at West Coast ports
Dozens of industry associations wrote to President Biden to push for progress in talks that would restore shipping certainty.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 27, 2023 -
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Skechers CFO expects lower 2023 shipping pricing
The footwear brand is also prioritizing inventory management after seeing $90 million in excess warehousing and distribution costs.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • March 23, 2023 -
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West Coast port labor talksA lunch break dispute at Los Angeles, Long Beach ports shows the risks of long contract talks
The dispute highlights how operating without a contract leaves West Coast ports exposed to local labor disagreements, even if union leadership and port employers have pledged to avoid wide-scale disruption.
By Edwin Lopez • March 22, 2023 -
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OpinionWhy ocean shipping is less anti-competitive than lawmakers think
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was pitched as an effort to address collusion and price gouging. In reality, a lack of information is the industry's real bottleneck.
By Jessica Darby and Andrew Balthrop • March 17, 2023 -
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DB Schenker inks deal with MSC to offer net-zero emission ocean shipments
As part of the agreement, shippers can pay a surcharge to use sustainable fuels.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 7, 2023 -
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Port leaders are concerned as new OSRA regulations approach
Some stakeholders fear rules on detention and demurrage could slow the flow of goods.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 6, 2023 -
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MSC CEO says future deals with Maersk are possible despite 2M’s end
While alliance-type collaborations and some swaps are possible, MSC CEO Søren Toft said there were advantages to operating independently.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 28, 2023 -
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Despite big gains in New York, Los Angeles remained top port in 2022
A two-million TEU gain since the pandemic helped the New York port rise to the No. 2 spot in annual rankings, and even capture the top spot for a few months last year.
By Edwin Lopez , Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 27, 2023 -
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West Coast port labor talksNegotiators say longshore contract talks continue, hopeful of deal soon
A Thursday news release marks the first public update on the talks since an intra-union dispute in Seattle complicated negotiations.
By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 23, 2023 -
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9 ocean carriers commit to 100% electronic bill of lading by 2030
The transition to eBLs is expected to save stakeholders billions of dollars.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 23, 2023 -
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How the end of Maersk and MSC’s 2M alliance will shake up ocean shipping
Experts say that the split could prompt capacity shifts and lower rates as competition for customers heats up.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 16, 2023 -
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Port of Oakland sets its sights on reclaiming market share
“We anticipate fully that cargo volumes will increase by mid-year as we normalize,” Executive Director Danny Wan predicted.
By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 15, 2023
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