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.
Aug - 2018 -
08 August
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Port of Virginia July container volume up

“Peak season is clearly upon us,” says executive director.

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07 August
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UK Maritime: Extend Brexit process

Business leaders support maritime sector call for a pragmatic deal that enables frictionless trade.

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MOL issuing ‘green bonds’

Proceeds will be used to fund projects such as ballast water treatment systems and scrubbers.

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06 August
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COSCO plans to extend growth with OOCL

As separate brands the combined companies will complement each other but provide economies of scale.

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DP World, Djibouti continue to spar over terminal

The government insists it has the right to cancel concession contract.

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03 August
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Outlook for global container port demand positive

Drewry says economic fundamentals are likely to win out over tariffs and trade war fears.

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Fresh Del Monte: Transportation costs spoiled Q2

Congestion, delays and bad weather created “a perfect storm” and led to $5.6 million net loss.

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Rhine water levels may force cargo off barges

Hapag-Lloyd says inland transportation severely delayed because of extreme conditions.

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Yilport offer for Taranto port advances

The Italian port concession would be the 21st marine terminal in the Turkish company’s portfolio.

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Djibouti improperly seized container terminal

Arbitrator finds government attempted to evade contractual obligations.

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01 August
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Shippers’ Law: When the cargo is a cat

Delta Air Lines was sued when pricey Savannah kitten landed with a broken hip.

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Japanese shipping companies report lower revenues

Ocean Network Express, formed by NYK, MOL and “K” Line, posts $120 million loss in the quarter.

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National Cargo Bureau will inspect containers

Pilot project with Maersk seeks to uncover problems with improperly stowed or declared cargo.

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Jul - 2018 -
31 July
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Singapore’s PSA buying part of Canadian terminal

Government-owned company’s CEO says Ashcroft Terminal offers an entry point into North American market and opportunity to increase intermodal and inland container depot operations.

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ONE reports $120 million loss in first quarter

New Japanese container carrier still expects to achieve profit of $110 million in current fiscal year.

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30 July
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Turkon joins INTTRA carrier network

More than 800,000 container orders are initiated through the ocean shipping information portal each week.

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27 July
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Port of New York and New Jersey has record high

Raising of Bayonne Bridge helped drive increase in container volumes.

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APL, FESCO offering Japan-Russia service

Cargoes may be moved to Europe via the Trans-Siberian Railway.

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26 July
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FMC gives consent to new chassis pool

Georgia Ports Authority and South Carolina Ports Authority say their goal is to increase supply and quality of chassis.

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