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Port of Los Angeles to upgrade Port Optimizer after California grant
The nearly $8 million in funds will be used to improve container visibility, truck appointment integrations, emissions reporting and more.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 18, 2024 -
Port of Long Beach awarded nearly $8M to improve visibility platform
The Supply Chain Information Highway’s next phase of development will include additional rail cargo and export visibility, among other features.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 16, 2024 -
Trendline
Peak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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Ports of Indiana to build sea container terminal
The terminal is slated to begin operations as early as 2026, serving industries such as manufacturing, agriculture and consumer goods.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 15, 2024 -
FMC halts Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd agreement
The Gemini Cooperation was set to go into effect on July 15, but the agency determined the agreement lacks details on its potential competitive impacts.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 12, 2024 -
Supply chain data-sharing leader promoted in federal multimodal office
Andrew Petrisin, creator of the DOT's Freight Logistics Optimization Works program, has been named deputy assistant secretary.
By Colin Campbell • July 11, 2024 -
How Hurricane Beryl is impacting logistics operations in Houston
Although most cargo services have resumed, carriers are now working through the ensuing backlog.
By Kelly Stroh , Alejandra Carranza , Larry Avila , David Taube • July 10, 2024 -
South Carolina ports, ILA to reopen idle terminal
The terminal, which has been closed since January 2023, will significantly expand handling capacity at the growing port.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 9, 2024 -
Honda aims to streamline container shipping process
The automaker’s motorcycle and power products operations divisions are tapping FourKites and BuyCo for greater transport visibility.
By Kelly Stroh • July 8, 2024 -
Canadian border agents ratify labor deal
The new agreement for the more than 9,000 represented employees runs through June 2026.
By Larry Avila • July 8, 2024 -
Deep Dive
What’s behind the unsettling rise in ocean rates?
A blend of congestion and blank sailings stemming from the Red Sea crisis has created an unpredictable environment for shippers.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 2, 2024 -
Canada rail workers keep window open for strike
The Teamsters union division voted to re-authorize labor action as it awaits a government ruling that would permit it.
By Larry Avila • July 1, 2024 -
ONE, Port of Savannah launch India ocean service
The weekly route also connects the fast-growing manufacturing hub to ports in Florida and New York.
By Alejandra Carranza • Updated July 10, 2024 -
Port of Nevada opens inland intermodal yard
The site provides service to the Port of Oakland on Union Pacific’s network and is expected to improve inland shipping.
By Larry Avila • June 24, 2024 -
Ikea taps HMM service to cut ocean transport emissions
The agreement is expected to reduce about 11,500 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions from March 2024 to February 2025.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 21, 2024 -
Hyundai EV campus fuels Georgia ports volume growth
Trade growth from Tier 1 suppliers ahead of the facility's production launch increased the port's May activity.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 20, 2024 -
Canadian border agents to decide on new labor deal by July 4
Starting June 20, union members will vote on a tentative four-year agreement that forestalled a potential strike.
By Larry Avila • June 14, 2024 -
ILA ‘more likely’ to strike in October as tensions rise
The union representing East and Gulf Coast port workers made the threat Wednesday, while noting wage and automation concerns are behind contract disagreements.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 13, 2024 -
Deep Dive // Baltimore bridge collapse
The Port of Baltimore is reopened from the bridge collapse. How much cargo will return?
With wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse removed, leaders are bullish on the port’s ability to retain customers.
By Colin Campbell • June 13, 2024 -
East and Gulf Coast port labor talks stall over automation concerns
The International Longshoremen's Association canceled a planned meeting with the United States Maritime Alliance, citing a local dispute on automated truck gates.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 11, 2024 -
Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government
The union had threatened to strike on Friday if negotiations continued to stall.
By Larry Avila • June 11, 2024 -
Canadian border agents set Friday strike deadline
The union has renewed its threats to take job action if no deal is reached this week.
By Larry Avila • June 10, 2024 -
Canada border agent strike averted, for now
The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.
By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024 -
Shippers, agencies plan for full return of Baltimore-bound cargo
Shipping lines have already resumed some services while federal agencies work with stakeholders to coordinate plans.
By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • June 7, 2024 -
Ocean rates skyrocket, reflecting cautionary market
Shippers are grappling with the ongoing Red Sea conflict and pending East Coast labor contract renewal as demand is poised for growth at U.S. ports.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 29, 2024 -
East Coast port labor talks spark shipper contingency plans
While there has not been a "wholesale shift" in volumes to the West Coast, conversations have started, per a Port of Los Angeles media briefing.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 24, 2024