agriculture exports
- Regulatory Agencies
FMC pressuring ocean carriers to boost exports
Federal regulators will begin to assess how container lines are serving U.S. exporters.
Read More » - Supply Chains
Invasion makes Ukraine’s role as global ag exporter uncertain
The Russian invasion of Ukraine this week has caused uncertainty not just for the energy markets but also for global agricultural trade.
Read More » - Maritime
GSCW chat: Port of Oakland works to increase export capacity
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.
Read More » - Rail
Patriot Rail to establish rail district in central California
The rail district, a public-private partnership with Merced County, will serve agricultural producers in the region.
Read More » - News
USDA announces container subsidy — lawmakers say it’s not enough
A new export container subsidy at the Port of Oakland received a tepid response from lawmakers pushing for a major overhaul of shipping regulations.
Read More » - Check Call
Check Call: Did we just become best friends?
Carrier relationships and networks are the keys to success in 2022, Port of Oakland looking for business, and retailers are into buying logistics companies.
Read More » - Container
Port of Oakland plans empty container yard to help ag exporters
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…
Read More » - Container
White House to ocean carriers: Take more ag exports … or else
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…
Read More » - Maritime
Despite exodus of empty containers, US exports are hitting new highs
Containerized exports continue to struggle but overall, U.S. exports are rising. Sales are at record levels for some commodities.
Read More » - Container
South Carolina wins with wine and peanuts
South Carolina Ports is touting two new export facilities projects that will have access to the Port of Charleston: a production facility and distribution center…
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