Barge movement on the Mississippi River continues to be impaired by low-water levels with no end in sight.
A bipartisan proposal increases minimum tonnages for agricultural products exported by the U.S. government.
Federal regulators will begin to assess how container lines are serving U.S. exporters.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine this week has caused uncertainty not just for the energy markets but also for global agricultural trade.
Some big ports are import focused. The Port of Oakland is a big export port. It is trying to restore the traditional import/export balance.
The rail district, a public-private partnership with Merced County, will serve agricultural producers in the region.
A new export container subsidy at the Port of Oakland received a tepid response from lawmakers pushing for a major overhaul of shipping regulations.
Carrier relationships and networks are the keys to success in 2022, Port of Oakland looking for business, and retailers are into buying logistics companies.
Agriculture exporters on the West Coast are feeling neglected by ocean carriers. The Port of Oakland is trying to make more equipment available so they can ship their goods.
The White House is asking carriers to play nice with exporters, but next year Congress may give it a hammer to use if shipping practices don’t change.
