Maritime

Chinese epidemic could curb ocean shipping demand.

Crowley Maritime Corp., part of Jacksonville, Florida-based Crowley Holdings Inc,. has realigned its marine services organization and introduced new leadership. Crowley Marine Services, part of the company’s shipping group, will be made up of three business segments: offshore service, ship assist and tank escort, and engineering services. Jeff Andreini, Porter Sesnon and Coulston “Cole” van […]

FreightWaves’ maritime Market Expert Henry Byers provides insight regarding the Phase One trade deal between the United States and China.

Ocean carriers not looking at additional trans-Pacific services as Phase One deal unlikely to stem trade slowdown.

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition has developed service contract guidance its members can use to set parameters for when ocean carriers should issue or withhold detention and demurrage charges.

Commissioner Carl Bentzel said the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will have an increasing role in the development of shoreside activities that impact international container shipping.

Geopolitical tides, e-commerce and technology are today’s “disruptors” in freight transportation, say panelists at Transportation Research Board convention.

High number of canceled sailings butts up against post-holiday restocking demand in the U.S.

Everything from driverless trucks, the U.S. tariff war with China and the growth of ocean ports was discussed during the opening day of the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) Transportation Summit in San Antonio. The 2020 NITL summit is being held through Wednesday. The summit brings together hundreds of professionals from across the freight transportation […]

The story of two bicycle mechanics from Ohio can provide inspiration for an industry facing a multitude of challenges.

BIMCO, BOLT, Commercial Jet and Kane Is Able also announce executive appointments.

Ship owners failing to prove compliance face criminal fines and penalties.

A new book places IMO 2020 in the context of a potential “third revolution” for shipping.

Los Angeles port signals efficiency gains as the third-largest container alliance plans additional SE Asia stops.

The rules will clarify licensing and financial responsibilities of ocean transportation intermediaries and streamline the hearing procedures related to denial, suspension and revocations of licenses.

New pact is a plus for tankers, bulkers and box ships, but less so for equities.

Report to address market competition and sealift capacity.

The amount of fuel carried on a container ship varies based on the engine capacity and size of the ship, which themselves are a function of the particular trading route the ship operates in and the optimal speed of the ship’s engine. One of the largest container ships to call on the U.S., the CMA […]

The mayor and city council of Richmond, California, have voted phase out and prohibit the storage and handling of coal and petroleum coke in the city.

Major U.S. 3PL and dray provider looks to go where the containers are as it lays out 2020 expansion plans.