NOAA
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Weather and Critical Events
On the level: How NOAA water data updates help maritime shippers
Intensive five-year government project will hopefully lead to increased efficiency in planning of ocean shipping routes. “A lot of these seaports are continuing to see…
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American Shipper
Marine industries’ contribution to US economy swells
‘Blue economy’ provides about $373 billion of nation’s gross domestic product
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American Shipper
ITC investigates illegal seafood imports
The U.S. International Trade Commission, in response to a recent request from the House Ways and Means Committee, will investigate the integrity of the country’s…
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Weather and Critical Events
Sleepy hurricane season could soon wake up
“We are thinking this [hurricane] season will be back-loaded.”
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News
Hurricane outlook may change for the worse as El Niño fades
Supply chain managers could be busier than expected this hurricane season
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Air Cargo
Amazon to build Florida air facility at $100 million price tag
Amazon.com has inked a 20-year, $100 million deal to build an air cargo complex in Lakeland, Fla. near the center of the state.
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News
Flooded farmers to eat cost of damaged grain in storage
Tens of millions of dollars worth of corn and soybeans likely destroyed by major Midwest flooding. Not all farmers will be able to recuperate losses.
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News
Widespread flooding likely to continue well into spring
There’s a threat for moderate to major flooding across 25 states through May. Additional snow melt, above-average spring rain expected.
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Intermodal
Ports of Virginia and Charleston have reopened after storm damage is examined
The ports at Norfolk and Charleston have reopened after determining that the damage caused to the ports by Hurricane Florence is minimal
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News
Logistically speaking, FEMA, relief agencies are ready for Florence’s aftermath
FEMA has been working since early in the week to arrange resources to respond as soon as it is safe to do so in areas…
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