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.
Jun - 2018 -
28 June
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COSCO-OOCL deal gets green light

In 11th-hour decision, Chinese antitrust agency allows deal that will create third-largest container carrier.

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27 June
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Funds available for marine highway projects

Maritime Administration accepting applications for piece — or all — of $6.79 million.

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26 June
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‘PierPass 2.0’ pushed back to fourth quarter

Los Angeles/Long Beach terminals expect reforms to fees, appointments to be delayed.

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Maersk ship rescues 113 migrants

Containership Alexander Maersk reportedly had to wait days before receiving permission to put the rescued people ashore in Sicily.

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25 June
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Waterway maintenance could move to DOT

Office of Management and Budget report also proposes privatizing St. Lawrence Seaway.

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Long Beach funding terminal electrification project

Goal is to demonstrate viability of fast-charging yard tractors at Pier T.

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Fulcrum acquires Canada’s National Logistics Services

Ontario-headquartered firm focuses on fashion, footwear and action wear.

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22 June
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N.Y.-N.J. rail barge service expansion possible

Environmental study also will look at pros and cons of building a freight tunnel to connect New Jersey and Brooklyn.

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U.K. logistics industry sounds Brexit alarm

Freight Transport Association tells government: Give us the tools to keep Britain trading

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ONE signs U.K. intermodal rail contract

Freightliner cites environmental benefits of deal with Japanese carrier.

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21 June
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Uncertain outlook for container shipping

Study says physical infrastructure of container shipping is unlikely to change.

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Ports plan Southern States Chassis Pool Agreement

Georgia and South Carolina ports authorities say their goal is to improve the supply and condition of chassis.

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20 June
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Shipping organizations air sulfur cap concerns

International Maritime Organization called on to address safety and penalties.

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Savannah Port Logistics Center construction begins

New warehouse campus will feature two buildings with more than 2.3 million square feet of space.

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Navios Containers growing fleet

The company announces plans to acquire up to nine ships and an initial public offering to raise up to $100 million.

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19 June
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Logistics costs rose 6.2 percent in 2017

State of the industry report sees a “steep grade ahead” with carriers in control as transportation demand outstrips supply.

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18 June
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Container industry ’18 forecast ‘breakeven at best’

Drewry says emergency bunker charges won’t fully compensate carriers for rising fuel costs.

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15 June
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Maersk closes Chile reefer factory

Maersk Container Industries will consolidate production of refrigerated and dry containers in China.

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14 June
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European shippers protest bunker surcharges

Council’s letter asserts “unjustified” fees violate agreement to end price signaling.

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APL offers Eagle GO Guaranteed from Asia to Europe

Premium service pioneered on routes to U.S. will be offered on cargo bound for Europe.

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