Asia-Pacific
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Maersk crew hospitalized in China with suspected coronavirus
If confirmed, these would be the first reported cases of COVID-19 on board a container ship.
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CMA CGM bolsters bank account amid ‘high uncertainty’ during pandemic
Carrier generates $815 million in cash with sale of stakes in eight port terminals.
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LA, Long Beach terminals adjust hours to disinfect between shifts
The second-shift change will provide time to clean handling equipment to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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US Customs order ensures more rubber glove imports
One of the world’s largest suppliers of disposable rubber gloves may resume exports to the U.S. after resolving forced labor concerns, Customs and Border Protection…
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Seafarers on ‘front line of this global calamity’
International Maritime Organization secretary-general stresses that world trade during the coronavirus pandemic depends on the mariners who move goods.
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No commodity shortages at Port of LA
“It’s important for us to keep the supply chain fluid” during the coronavirus pandemic, Executive Director Gene Seroka says.
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China’s ‘regionalization’ agreement to benefit US poultry exports
“This agreement will help our farmers and ranchers by maintaining export markets, which will reduce the overall impact of an outbreak to our agriculture industry,”…
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NWSA focused on keeping commerce moving during pandemic
Ports of Seattle and Tacoma still operating normally but handling less cargo.
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OOIL profits swell with Long Beach sale proceeds
“IT strength and capability” helping Orient Overseas (International) Limited service customers during coronavirus crisis.
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US lets up on import tariffs for Chinese medical supplies
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative acknowledged, “the imposition of tariffs on certain Chinese imports has resulted in an overall decline in the availability…
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