Some railroads are spending more than 20 percent of revenues on capital improvements to meet the growing demand for intermodal services.
Drayage provider failed to pay 1,416 employees prevailing wages for work performed at the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach.
Speculation follows reports earlier this year that CMA CGM approached Hapag-Lloyd and is interested in further acquisitions.
Companies are deploying contingency plans and building inventories to avoid the full impact of higher duties coming in January.
Freight forwarding will remain a separate entity; MCC, Sealand and Seago Line will go to market as one brand.
Speakers at IANA Expo warn next year may not be as strong.
SSA Containers president says these days container terminals are judged by how they handle trucks as well as ships.
Terminal will offer nighttime hours for cargo pickup and delivery four days a week.
Creation of coalition of seven ports authorities, including those in Los Angeles and Long Beach, announced at Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco.
It’s a good time for 3PLs when capacity is tight and supply chains are speeding up.
The move could lead to further consolidation in the container leasing business.
United States Maritime Alliance says six-year pact “will ensure continued labor peace in our ports.”
Acting chairman asserts proposed rule is designed to “get us back into the navigation channel of longstanding precedent.”
Higher sales netted increased volumes, but the bottom line was hit by higher fuel costs and lower freight rates.
A device designed to remove plastic debris from the sea left San Francisco on Saturday.
Retail giant launching ad campaign as it looks to add to its workforce of some 7,500 drivers.
The votes are being counted in the first contested election in 18 years.
Union says the deal will “bring generous pay increases, landmark protections against job-killing fully automated ports and labor peace and stability.”
Leadership of Canadian local recommends approval of five-year contract.
“Using an import container to go straight to your export customer without having to go back to the terminal is a refreshing advancement.”