Georgia, South Carolina chassis pool gets FMC OK
Chassis lessors had raised objections to the agreement.
“K” Line settles defamation suit against APL
Apology issued for emails falsely reporting potential bankruptcy.
LOG-NET prevails in DHL lawsuit
Supply chain software company awarded damages of $14.4 million.
NYK issues profit warning
Costs related to shutting down stand-alone container liner operation, grounding air cargo fleet cited.
DP World reports higher container volumes
CEO says company is well positioned despite uncertainties from “geopolitical headwinds and recent changes in trade policies.”
Dublin Port speeding up expansion
Irish port reports volumes increased by 5.2 percent in the first half of the year.
Wilhelmsen abandons Drew Marine acquisition
Decision comes after U.S. District Court grants Federal Trade Commission’s motion for an injunction to block deal.
Crowley takes delivery of ConRo ship
Built by VT Halter Marine, El Coquí can carry containers and roll-on, roll-off cargo and is fueled with liquefied natural gas.
Fewer ships declared total losses
Allianz review of shipping safety says “over the past decade, total losses of ships have declined by more than a third.”
Court dismisses Matson challenge of Guam service
Company had questioned decision to allow APL to put ships into trade.
CMA CGM takes stake in Zeebrugge Terminal
French carrier acquires a 10 percent interest in terminal in Belgian port from China Shipping Ports.
ZIM-2M tying Asia-U.S. East Coast loops
Maersk Line, MSC and ZIM will cooperate on five services.
Carriers set low-water surcharges for Montreal
Low water in St. Lawrence River means ships can carry fewer containers.
Oakland ‘committed to eliminating emissions’
Port asks for comments on draft of strategy to tackle diesel exhaust, greenhouse gases.
Vehicle terminal in works in Southampton
Associated British Ports plans a multistory facility with room for 3,000 vehicles.
Study says Jones Act does not raise costs in Puerto Rico
American Maritime Partnership-sponsored report shows Walmart prices the same in San Juan and Jacksonville.
Containership charter rates may have peaked
Carriers may trim hire fleet if profits fall, but demand could grow with more slow steaming, says Drewry.
Imports peak at Port of Oakland in June
Ports says volume could be a sign of strong peak season or shippers may be getting jump on tariffs.
Yilport seeks port concession in Taranto
The fast-growing Turkish port operator seeks to handle multipurpose terminals in southern Italy port.
Jamaica creates Special Economic Zone Authority
Prime minister wants to “show off our prowess in business, finance, trade and commerce” and logistics.