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Freight transportation stakeholders grapple with big uncertainties
Geopolitical tides, e-commerce and technology are today’s “disruptors” in freight transportation, say panelists at Transportation Research Board convention.
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Shippers get boxes rolled on strong spot ocean freight rates
High number of canceled sailings butts up against post-holiday restocking demand in the U.S.
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Book review: ‘IMO 2020: A Regulatory Tsunami’
A new book places IMO 2020 in the context of a potential “third revolution” for shipping.
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THE Alliance to ship more from Southeast Asia to West Coast
Los Angeles port signals efficiency gains as the third-largest container alliance plans additional SE Asia stops.
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FMC clears final rules for OTI oversight
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.
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Trade deal better for shipping demand than for stocks
New pact is a plus for tankers, bulkers and box ships, but less so for equities.
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How many gallons of fuel does a container ship carry?
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…
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RoadOne adds to Southeast reach with deal for Crown Transport
Major U.S. 3PL and dray provider looks to go where the containers are as it lays out 2020 expansion plans.
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Massive R&D needed to decarbonize deep-sea shipping beyond 2050
Oceangoing vessels challenge scale of newly introduced carbon-free power technologies for short-sea shipping and ferries, World Shipping Council CEO John Butler tells U.S. lawmakers.
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Shipper-owned containers bring much-needed flexibility to maritime shipping
Few freight forwarders currently offer shipper-owned containers due to the lack of market transparency in their sourcing.
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