The across-the-board general rate increase (GRI) applies to all dry and refrigerated cargo and will be in the amount of $400 per 40-foot container (FEU) to the U.S. West Coast and $600 per FEU to all other destinations.
A study released Tuesday has defined the modal and environmental advantages of using marine shipping to transport goods in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway region. The Environmental and Social Impacts of Marine Transport in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway Region was conducted by Ontario transportation consultants Research and Traffic Group, and reviewed by […]
Crowley Maritime Corp. and Customized Brokers, the company’s customs broker, have opened a new cold storage warehouse facility, Crowley Fresh, located in Miami. A joint offering from Crowley and Customized Brokers, Crowley Fresh offers multiple humidity and temperature-controlled coolers and is open daily to store and handle perishables arriving from Latin and South […]
Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. has announced a general rate increase covering exports from Canada, the United States and Mexico to North Europe (including Scandinavia and the Baltic region) and West Mediterranean (including Israel), effective March 15. MSC advised its customers that the GRI was needed “to preserve the existing comprehensive range of services between North America and Europe/Mediterranean and to […]
Increases amount to 5 percent on tankers and 2 percent for containerships and car carriers, and 3 percent for other types of ships. Tolls vary based on type of vessel transiting, how large it is, and whether it’s laden.
Maersk spokesman Michael Storgaard said divers examined the ship on Sunday while discharging containers at the Suez Canal Container Terminal and found the flooding was caused by damage to one of the stern thrusters.
The Port of West Sacramento in Northern California has released a request for interest (RFI) to identify potential business partners to lease or operate the port’s cargo facilities and to lease, purchase or develop port-owned real estate. The inland port is located in one of the richest agricultural regions in the world. The […]
The North Carolina State Ports Authority on Friday named Jeff Miles as acting executive director. Miles has served in senior management positions in the port and maritime transportation industry for 20 years. He spent a decade as the general manager of container operations at the South Carolina State Ports Authority. In addition to […]
After nine months on a seven-week rotation, the ocean carrier Maersk Line has further slowed its FM3 service between Asia and the Indian Subcontinent in order to skip a sailing position from India in March. American Shipper reported April 12, 2012 that the FM3 had slowed to a seven-week roundtrip voyage time and […]
George H. Cohen, director of the U.S. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, said “local negotiations are ongoing and will continue without interruption to any port operation.”
The U.S. federal mediator said “the tentative agreement is subject to the ratification procedures of both parties and, as well, to agreements being achieved in a number of local union negotiations.”
During past year, USDA has eliminated barriers, opened markets, secured the release of U.S. shipments held in foreign ports, and ensured the safe movement of agricultural products consistent with international standards.
Japan’s largest shipping companies reported results for their third fiscal quarters, ending Dec. 31. NYK, MOL, and “K” Line all have fiscal years that end on March 31. NYK reported a profit of 7.3 billion yen ($80 million) in the third quarter compared with a loss of 5.2 billion yen in the […]
“Though justified for decades as national security measures, many cabotage regulations… are motivated largely by protectionist concerns for local industries and employment,” the organization said.
“I think there is still a lot of skepticism and concern out there, rightfully so,” said Curtis Foltz, executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority, during an interview with American Shipper. “But every day they are at the table, I’m more optimistic.”
Roller coaster negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) are continuing today, with some sources saying Friday afternoon that the chances of a settlement look much better than they did less than 24 hours ago. Talks continued to 10:30 p.m., Thursday, and resumed late Friday morning. Meetings were expected […]
DB Schenker Rail has been appointed to operate the Telford International Railfreight Park. The company was appointed through formal EU procurement after the Telford & Wrekin Council consulted with rail industry experts on how to boost business through the facility. “Terminals are crucial for the development of rail freight services, and the […]
James Capo, USMX’s CEO, said the two sides are “still bargaining,” but he could offer no further comment. In an update to members on its Facebook page, the ILA said yesterday it was “Ready to negotiate ’round the clock.’”
Classification society ABS has formed an operational and environmental performance department. “The shipping industry continues to deal with a weak and challenging market. Vessels and assets have to be designed and operated to achieve optimal performance throughout their entire life cycle,” said ABS President and Chief Executive Officer Christopher J. Wiernicki, in a statement. […]
Frank Peake, the former president of Sea Star Line, was found guilty this week after a two-week jury trial held in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico of participating in a conspiracy to fix rates and surcharges for transportation of freight between the continental United States and Puerto Rico, the […]
