Ports
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American Shipper
China ports bracing for Super Typhoon Chanthu
Two of China’s main ports are preparing for the arrival of Typhoon Chanthu, which could slam Taiwan first.
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Weather and Critical Events
Potential tropical storm could hit US Gulf Coast
The next tropical storm could impact the U.S. just a week after Henri drenched parts of the Northeast (forecast video included).
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Infographics
Daily Infographic: Port Houston posts 39% year-over-year container volume growth
Industrial chemicals, petroleum coke and dry bulk led the way in June
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American Shipper
FreightWaves Flashback: Oakland targets intermodal
2002: The Port of Oakland gears up intermodal capabilities to catch up with in-state rivals Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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Logistics
Mobile warehousing and storage frees capacity from crowded ports
Companies need to think outside the box in order to meet consumer demand despite crowded ports and constrained capacity. Mobile warehousing and storage offers an…
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Weather and Critical Events
Condemned NOAA port in Alaska to get major makeover
NOAA Ship Fairweather, a coastal survey vessel, will return to its homeport after a major renovation of the facility.
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Container
Port gridlock could blow up Fourth of July fireworks sales
Fireworks could be stuck at sea by the time the Fourth of July rolls around. Blame massive port congestion and overloaded freight networks. The fireworks…
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Supply Chains
Global supply chains choke under tsunami of freight
Thanks to COVID, there are no seasonal highs and lows for international shipping. There is so much demand for goods that the peak season never…
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Weather and Critical Events
Roads, ports closed after Hurricane Zeta slams Gulf Coast (with forecast video)
Several major roads and bridges are closed after Hurricane Zeta slammed the Gulf Coast Wednesday.
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Weather and Critical Events
Ports closing ahead of Hurricane Zeta (with forecast video)
Coast Guard severely restricting vessel movement at several Gulf Coast ports as Hurricane Zeta closes in.
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