American Shipper

May’s container movements at the Jacksonville port beat the previous record set in October 2019.

The Port of Yantian is operating at 100% on the vessel side again after a month of delays, but that doesn’t mean the container buildup will get resolved soon.

The Port of New Orleans reported a 4% increase in breakbulk cargo volume in May, fueled by steel and general cargo.

Rates for smaller bulkers remain at decade highs with most dry bulk stocks up triple digits since November.

1986: Liberia fights to remain a leading flag of convenience as competition increases.

A year and a half after COVID emerged in Wuhan, China’s exporters, liners, shipyards and container factories are all booming.

A potential strike by Canada Border Services Agency officers threatens to disrupt the country’s supply chains. The Port of Vancouver could feel the most pain.

No one was injured when a man drove his car through the FedEx fence at LAX and proceeded to zoom around the runway.

The company plans to build on UNF’s transportation and logistics program with real-life experiences, Crowley’s CEO says.

Greater package volumes are dictating FedEx’s purchase of 20 more cargo jets.

Less-than-container load service will run weekly from the ports of Altamira to Santos.

JFK Airport is boxed in by the city, so expanding cargo facilities isn’t easy. A partial solution is on the way, which means goods can get delivered faster.

Passenger airlines are going crazy for cargo. WestJet is following the lead of Canadian rival Air Canada in starting a dedicated freighter business to capitalize on strong air cargo demand.

There has never been a better time to own container ships and lease them to liners. But some owners are selling ships and cashing out.

Normally big projects are scheduled during slow periods, but the Port of Savannah can’t wait to deepen its berths so there will be extra cargo delays for a few weeks.

“The demand is still here, the demand is growing, ships are getting bigger,” says Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther.

An agreement reportedly has been reached that will allow the Ever Given to finally resume the voyage halted when the container ship became wedged between the Suez Canal banks in March.

Hapag-Lloyd now will add 12 23,500-TEU container ships to its fleet beginning in 2023.

Customer backlash against FedEx Freight’s decision to terminate trucking service has forced the carrier to reconsider.

Americans are spending more on services. Contrary to predictions, this has yet to curb demand for containerized goods.