Chris Dupin

Chris Dupin has written about trade and transportation and other business subjects for a variety of publications before joining American Shipper and Freightwaves.
Sep - 2018 -
21 September
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Intermodal providers tout reliability for shippers

Some railroads are spending more than 20 percent of revenues on capital improvements to meet the growing demand for intermodal services.

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20 September
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CalCartage will pay $3.57 million for wage violations

Drayage provider failed to pay 1,416 employees prevailing wages for work performed at the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach.

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Evergreen denies rumor about CMA CGM purchase

Speculation follows reports earlier this year that CMA CGM approached Hapag-Lloyd and is interested in further acquisitions.

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19 September
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Tariffs have ‘crystallized a supply chain risk’

Companies are deploying contingency plans and building inventories to avoid the full impact of higher duties coming in January.

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Damco supply chain business merging with Maersk Line

Freight forwarding will remain a separate entity; MCC, Sealand and Seago Line will go to market as one brand.

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18 September
17 September
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The Stevedore: DeNike reflects on 50 years in industry

SSA Containers president says these days container terminals are judged by how they handle trucks as well as ships.

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TraPac starting second shift at Oakland Terminal

Terminal will offer nighttime hours for cargo pickup and delivery four days a week.

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14 September
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Ports unite to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Creation of coalition of seven ports authorities, including those in Los Angeles and Long Beach, announced at Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco.

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12 September
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Chaos is good for third-party logistics providers

It’s a good time for 3PLs when capacity is tight and supply chains are speeding up.

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HNA reportedly seeking to sell Seaco, Ingram Micro

The move could lead to further consolidation in the container leasing business.

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Employers ratify ‘fair and equitable’ ILA contract

United States Maritime Alliance says six-year pact “will ensure continued labor peace in our ports.”

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11 September
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GOP-controlled FMC says it’s righting Shipping Act

Acting chairman asserts proposed rule is designed to “get us back into the navigation channel of longstanding precedent.”

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10 September
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CMA CGM reports over $190 million profit plummet

Higher sales netted increased volumes, but the bottom line was hit by higher fuel costs and lower freight rates.

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The Ocean Cleanup tackling Great Pacific Garbage Patch

A device designed to remove plastic debris from the sea left San Francisco on Saturday.

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Walmart expanding fleet, rolling out referral bonuses

Retail giant launching ad campaign as it looks to add to its workforce of some 7,500 drivers.

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ILWU tallying ballots for union leadership

The votes are being counted in the first contested election in 18 years.

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07 September
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ILA locals overwhelmingly approve contract extension

Union says the deal will “bring generous pay increases, landmark protections against job-killing fully automated ports and labor peace and stability.”

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Vancouver longshoremen agree to labor deal

Leadership of Canadian local recommends approval of five-year contract.

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Avantida takes container management service to Mexico

“Using an import container to go straight to your export customer without having to go back to the terminal is a refreshing advancement.”

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