Industry lobbyists and research group present opposing views on whether the alliance structure of ocean carriers has worked.
Big ships come to U.S. even as backhaul cargoes still lacking, and truckers deal with terminal shut-outs and chassis imbalances.
Soren Skou said biggest ocean carrier is more customer-centric than ever, but vessel reliability and detention fees still a pain for customers.
Liner alliances in a quandary about what to do with largest capacity ships as cancelled port calls increase to deal with capacity glut.
But world’s largest shipping company sees high number of risks going into 2019 with container demand expected to be down from 2018.
Cargo thefts fell 19 percent in 2018 compared to the year before, according to SensiGuard. Plus, the EU cuts a deal on truck emissions and another trucker protest is planned for this week.
Ocean carrier sees debt upgrade thanks to hitting cost synergy targets and fleet’s better fuel efficiency will help save operating expenses.
Container shipping line Maersk will move 16 containers on river Ganges (National Waterway-1) from Varanasi to Kolkata in India on February 12, marking the entry of commercial shipping players in India’s nascent inland water transport network.
Cost of all-water transit could rise as higher price, low-sulfur fuel comes into play; Maersk offers a peak in the fridge.
All-in rates on the way out as new surcharge formulas on the way in as ocean carriers work on ways to share cost burden with customers.
APM’s move to add automated box handling equipment at large terminal has dock workers concerned about job security.
Freight volumes coming into U.S. remain high in January, but delays and congestions turn trips to major marine terminals into ‘madhouse.’
Top supply chain trends and Rhode Island collects more in toll revenue than it expected, plus the growing scooter logistics sector and more container checks.
New power given to the Federal Maritime Commission to scrutinize the effects of ocean carrier competition has been put on hold by the government shutdown.
Surprise fees for practice that reduces congestion at ports and improves driver turns amounts to ‘dirty pool’ on part of the steamship lines.
Capacity additions set to have knock-on effect for trades into North America; Australia’s port strike to cause Pacific Rim ripples.
Container volumes remain strong, but delays mean fewer overall pickups; drivers also not pleased with new fees for flipping containers.
Once-manual process now automated, offering some relief to shippers having to fetch empty containers at congestion plagued ports.
Port of Houston faces choice as to which ships to prioritize; U.K. Parliament turmoil leaves Brexit deal in doubt.
Price impact of low-sulfur fuel may not be as bad as feared, but still remains unknown; I-5 bridge remains a chokepoint for trucking.
