Maritime: Page 11
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How the FMC plans to enforce the Ocean Shipping Reform Act in 2023
Regulators are working their way through more than 200 shipper complaints, even as ocean congestion eases.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 7, 2023 -
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2023 outlook: Is this the year supply chains stabilize?
Freight rates are finally easing, but geopolitical turmoil and ongoing economic uncertainty continue to create headaches for businesses.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 6, 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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Hamburg Süd no more: Maersk to unify brands amid push for end-to-end services
The logistics provider is looking to simplify the customer experience and create more multimodal services.
By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Jan. 30, 2023 -
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Supply chains 2022: A year in pictures
Rising inflation, strike threats and slowing demand triggered a wave of business uncertainty following months of growth. Take a look back at 13 memorable moments.
By Edwin Lopez , Kelly Stroh , Sarah Zimmerman , Shaun Lucas • Jan. 10, 2023 -
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Joann’s $200M cost reduction plan relies on falling ocean rates
The craft retailer has endured tens of millions of dollars in excess freight expenses throughout the pandemic.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 4, 2023 -
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Retailers clear inventory, automate in pursuit of supply chain normalcy
Ongoing promotional environments and cargo diversions are just a few of 2022’s most notable supply chain trends.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 29, 2022 -
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FMC examines shipping line compliance on anti-retaliation
The agency is asking some of the largest carriers to provide information on how they're adhering to provisions of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 22, 2022 -
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7 ways the Biden administration intervened in US supply chains this year
The government took multiple actions this year, including legislation to oversee ocean carriers and funding for domestic EV battery supply.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 22, 2022 -
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Port of Los Angeles, Long Beach to end terminal dwell fee
Officials said the threat of a fee contributed to a 92% decline in lingering cargo since the program was announced last October.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 18, 2022 -
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LA port director embarks on ‘whistlestop tour’ to bring cargo back West
With cleared congestion and open capacity at the port, Executive Director Gene Seroka met with shippers across the country to regain lost volumes.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 15, 2022 -
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Costco slows chartered ship use as supply chain congestion eases
The retailer took a $93 million charge so it could downsize its shipping activities after controlling delivery on 50,000 containers during the ocean crunch.
By Ben Unglesbee , Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 14, 2022 -
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Maersk CEO to retire after 40 years with the company
As chief executive since 2016, Soren Skou has led the shipping giant through the pandemic era. Replacing him is Vincent Clerc, CEO of its ocean and logistics business.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 13, 2022 -
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Victoria’s Secret moves freight from air to ocean in bid to save costs
Executives said normalizing freight rates and improved supply chain flow have allowed the retailer to put goods back on boats, a strategy it expects will help save costs through next spring.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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Amazon leverages ocean shipping for next-day delivery in Sweden
The e-commerce giant is ramping up its use of short trips by sea in a bid to lower carbon emissions.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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FMC to review over 175 shipper complaints against ocean carriers
The agency unveiled preliminary guidance on how it would handle potential charge violations of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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Maersk, IBM to shut down blockchain joint venture TradeLens
The tool was intended to start a “digital revolution” for the supply chain. But it will end in Q1 2023 after failing to achieve commercial viability.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 30, 2022 -
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Port Houston pauses container dwell fee
The postponement was due to delays from the port's external software developer.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 29, 2022 -
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The ‘ship backup has ended’ at Los Angeles, Long Beach ports
Lower demand as a result of cargo shifting to the East Coast has helped clear the 25-month backlog.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 23, 2022 -
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Ocean carriers plan to reduce capacity as demand falls
Maersk, Zim and Matson are rightsizing capacity across several trade lanes, including some Transpacific routes affected by cargo diversions.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 23, 2022 -
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Deep Dive // West Coast port labor talksAmid strike fears, cargo diversion a key fixture in 2022’s supply chain playbook
The shadow of negotiations clouds U.S. railroads and West Coast ports. Shippers have leaned on less-risky alternatives, despite some drawbacks.
By Max Garland • Nov. 16, 2022 -
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Project44 raises $80M to improve scope 3 visibility
The tech company pointed to an increased interest from shippers and carriers as new regulations push for lower emissions.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 11, 2022 -
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What should ocean shippers expect this peak season? Experts weigh in.
Four maritime shipping observers share their thoughts on what’s changing in the logistics environment as demand and inventory trends shift.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Port Houston will move forward with a container dwell fee in December
In addition to a $45 per day fee for aging containers, the port is also considering an excessive dwell fee to help reduce congestion.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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Port of LA cargo volumes drop as ongoing labor talks deter some shippers
The port handled 21.5% fewer containers last month compared to September 2021, and the ship backlog has receded.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 20, 2022 -
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CMA CGM offers shippers sustainability incentives to speed container flow
The program provides 2.5 tons of carbon credits for each box returned early as major ports threaten fees on long-dwelling cargo.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 13, 2022
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