CMA CGM reroutes China-built ships to avoid US port fees
The carrier said that network adjustments that began in April will allow it to eliminate the impact of new US port fees for ships built in China on its shipper customers while maintaining US port coverage.
CN-CSX joint service to connect west Canada and Nashville
The two Class I railroads will collaborate on a service to replace the trucking leg for goods moving from CN’s Memphis terminal to the Music City.
US retailers upgrade import forecast but still expect Q4 decline
US retailers increased September and October import volume expectations significantly – but it won’t be enough to meet 2024 levels.
DP World to build big-ship container terminal in Montreal
The Montreal Port Authority said permits are in the works for Contrecoeur’s underwater work, while DP World has signed on to design and operate the terminal
US port fees could exceed $2B for Cosco, OOCL: HSBC
The investment bank said non-Chinese carriers will largely avoid looming and escalating port fees, but Cosco and OOCL will be on the hook unless they adjust networks.
US ports look to Congress for tax breaks on replacing Chinese cranes
A proposed amendment that could be included in the 2026 defense spending bill would allow terminal operators to receive the same tax breaks now available to the US shipbuilding industry.
BNSF, UP kept rail terminals fluid in August amid IPI surge
That’s an improvement from the near gridlock of four years ago during the COVID-linked volume surge and the elevated dwell times during last year’s peak season, progress trucking companies say they have noticed.
Properly Store Nicotine Pouches to Prevent Accidental Exposure to Children and Pets
Nicotine pouches can be dangerous to children if they use, touch, chew on, or eat them. These small fiber pouches, which contain nicotine that is chemically synthesized or derived from the tobacco leaf, can cause nicotine poisoning. Keep these products away from kids.