American Shipper

California ports already face high energy costs, a situation that is likely to continue as the ports pursue clean air goals.

It’s scary days in Australia for truck makers and importers, as the volume of truck sales has fallen off a cliff. Also this week: road upgrades, drug-taking drivers, company debt and a parliamentary trucking inquiry.

Agriculture shippers and forwarders work with CBP and Census in an effort to eliminate $5,000-$10,000 penalties for minor export data filing errors in the Automated Export System.

Manufacturers also call for the rapid roll-out of dedicated charging and refueling infrastructure to help reduce the share of trucks running on diesel.

Carriers are “jacking up” spot rates to improve their negotiating hands with shippers as they agree pricing for IMO 2020 fuel bills and long-term Asia-Europe contracts.

Dry bulk ocean carrier Jinhui Shipping of Hong Kong and Oslo has drifted into the red according to its third quarter results. Its nine-month results indicate the company may generate a loss this year.

“Undercover boss” believes average international airfreight shipment times should be at least a day faster. Experts agree the sector can up its game.

The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) said it will provide up to $300 million to finance a new container terminal the Montreal Port Authority plans to open downriver in Contrecoeur.  CIB is a crown corporation, or government-owned lender, that says it “uses financial instruments including loans, equity, and where appropriate, loan guarantees to deliver federal support […]

After all the trade turmoil, many legacy supply chains may still be in “wait-and-see” mode.

While Customs and Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment has automated much of the cross-border trade process, the U.S. export manifest process remains paper intensive and error prone.

HudsonAnalytix CEO recommends risk assessments and alleviation to protect ports, terminals and shipping lines from cyberattacks.

CNBC trade expert and author Lori Ann LaRocco says if trade talks were really progressing, U.S. exports to China would be ticking up, not down.

A Solar Energy Industries Association study says U.S. tariffs on crystalline silicon solar cells have pushed solar panel prices in the U.S. 43-57% above the global average price.

Container ship giant signs deal that will fuel LNG-powered ships on its Asia-Mediterranean service.

The EU is pushing to bring carbon pricing to shipping, but there are a lot more questions than answers.

Private equity-backed 3PL said deal comes as demand exceeds capacity in Northeast market.

Expanding truck appointment system and new lanes credited for fast moves as port readies for dredging