Port of New York and New Jersey
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West Coast ports sink to lowest share of US imports since early 1980s
East and Gulf coast ports handled more volume than ever before in August, pulling far ahead of West Coast rivals.
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US imports keep chugging along, still up double digits vs. pre-COVID
Spot container rates for U.S.-bound cargoes are falling fast, yet import numbers at U.S. ports remain near their peak.
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Only 8 ships waiting off Southern California — but 41 off Savannah
California’s container-ship traffic jam is almost gone, replaced by stubbornly high backlogs off the East and Gulf coasts.
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What does East Coast import shift mean for domestic transportation?
Importers have been shifting to the East Coast since 2021, but the full realization of this has peaked over the summer. The shifting import pattern…
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New York port truckers press FMC for emergency order
Trucking companies want the FMC to require better container storage data from the ocean carriers to speed cargo flow at the Port of New York…
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Trans-Pacific rates still sinking. Trans-Atlantic rates still peaking
Spot rates on most global shipping routes continue to fall. The trans-Atlantic market is the exception: It’s holding firm near its high.
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Despite billions in canceled orders, container imports stay near peak
U.S. imports accelerated in July, with inbound cargo from China reaching a year-to-date high, according to Descartes.
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FMC considering 60-day congestion emergency order
Federal regulators are considering a congestion emergency order to require carriers to share cargo data with shippers, railroads and trucks.
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SONAR Sightings for Aug. 8: San Antonio outbound volume exceeds inbound for 1st time
A traditionally strong backhaul market, San Antonio experiences headhaul market activity for the first time, and the amount of imports diverted to Gulf ports is…
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FMC wants ocean carriers to pay for container storage
Federal regulators are pressuring carriers at the Port of New York and New Jersey to compensate shippers and carriers for container storage.
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