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FMC proposal requires ocean carriers to give shippers more details on demurrage charges
The rule comes after the agency investigated practices into the fees, which are accrued when shippers don’t move cargo fast enough.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 11, 2022 -
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Peak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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Port of New York and New Jersey implements revised container dwell fee
The new fee structure pushes ocean carriers to balance inbound and outbound volumes as the port works to reduce empty containers.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 6, 2022 -
Maersk Container Industry appoints new CEO
Søren Leth Johannsen will head the shipping line’s refrigerated container manufacturing subsidiary.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 4, 2022 -
Ocean carriers up blank sailings to brace for softening October demand
Shipping lines are strategically skipping ports and voyages to control capacity and influence rates after China's Golden Week.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 30, 2022 -
Ian prompts port, rail closures as it barrels toward the Carolinas
Terminals closed as hurricane-force winds are expected to batter the Southeast coast.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 30, 2022 -
MSC to launch air cargo service
The carrier joins Maersk and CMA CGM in expanding into air freight after pandemic-driven demand spikes.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 28, 2022 -
FMC proposal defines ‘unreasonable’ export rejections by ocean carriers
The new rule details criteria for violations under the Ocean Shipping Reform Act and establishes a framework for proving improper refusals.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 21, 2022 -
San Pedro Bay ports see loaded import volumes drop in August
Looking ahead, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka projected the port would have “lighter numbers” for the rest of the year.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 20, 2022 -
White House supply chain strategy shifts beyond 24/7 port operations
Port and Supply Chain Envoy Gen. Stephen Lyons said the initiative failed to gain traction due to the financial costs involved.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 20, 2022 -
Fresh Del Monte’s shipping arm taps startup to digitize operations
Network Shipping is partnering with tech firm Grydd to better help companies manage ocean logistics.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2022 -
Container dwell fee paused at Port of New York and New Jersey
Officials are rewriting the tariff after receiving input from ocean carriers.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 8, 2022 -
3M leans on East Coast shipping site to speed exports
The site, added to circumvent West Coast congestion, has helped reduce shipping times to Asia.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 7, 2022 -
Maersk abandons $1B sale of container business after DOJ investigation
Regulators were concerned that a sale to China International Marine Containers would have led to higher prices and less supply chain resiliency.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 30, 2022 -
Port of Oakland: Trucker protests depressed July cargo volumes
The port processed the smallest number of containers since February 2015, according to the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 24, 2022 -
Monster struggles to shift aluminum can sourcing to US
The company is still relying on imported cans, which contributed to $66.7 million in elevated freight costs in Q2.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 22, 2022 -
As East Coast delays rise, Port of LA director appeals to shippers: ‘Come to Los Angeles’
The 109-ship queue to enter the U.S.'s largest container port had dropped 88% as of July.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 18, 2022 -
FMC considers mandate for shipping lines, terminals to share data
The agency is asking supply chain stakeholders for input on whether such an action would ease congestion.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 15, 2022 -
Shippers pull back from air cargo as ocean reliability improves
Rates are on a downward trend and have yet to bottom out, according to Clive Data Services.
By Max Garland • Aug. 15, 2022 -
Column
Patent Pending: Ford floats drone-vehicle fleet, Walmart mulls mixing produce and dry goods shipments
Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny.
By Max Garland • Aug. 10, 2022 -
FMC proposes carrier data collection plan in compliance with OSRA
The initiative would require carriers to provide import and export data, including tonnage and TEUs, on a monthly basis.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 5, 2022 -
Hasbro says price increases helped offset high ocean freight costs
Port congestion delays are easing ahead of the critical holiday season, according to the toymaker.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 3, 2022 -
Port Authority of New York, New Jersey plans dwell fee to cull empties
Ocean carriers will be subject to a fee beginning Sept. 1 as the port looks to better handle record import volumes.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 3, 2022 -
Ships avoided Oakland in response to trucker protests: report
The Maersk Altair, for example, waited for three days off the Oakland coast before diverting to Long Beach.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 2, 2022 -
Port of Oakland resumes operations as AB5 protests quiet down
The remaining protesters, under threat of a citation, have moved to "free speech zones" away from terminal gates.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 26, 2022