New Charleston CEO seeks to regain container growth ‘momentum’
Micah Mallace said SC Ports needs to return its focus to serving cargo owners and carriers after recent below-market volume growth.
Cosco, OOCL incurred over $40 million in initial US port fees
The early estimates coincide with prior forecasts of how much of the new port fees would fall on the two carriers, with their combined fee burden potentially reaching $2 billion in a year’s time should no changes be made to the fee structure.
FMC nominees pledge level playing field for US shippers
The Trump administration’s two nominees to fill open positions on the Federal Maritime Commission say ongoing enforcement of existing law can help bring more efficiency to commercial shipping.
LA-LB saw ‘small to moderate’ rise in emissions despite record volumes in 2024
Record container volumes resulted in greater port activity amid an increase in calls by vessels, trucks and trains, as well as increased use of cargo-handling equipment.
Virginia port looks to dismiss ILA lawsuit on rail crane rollout
The Virginia Port Authority said the longshore union’s lawsuit alleging violations of the master contract doesn’t give clear picture of when it knew about the new rail gantry cranes.
Drayage industry hopes for FMC relief on demurrage billing
Terminal operators in Los Angeles-Long Beach have seen no changes in demurrage billing practices since the Federal Maritime Commission’s demurrage rule was struck down by an appeals court.
Stakeholders differ on Newsom’s move to kill automation ban at California ports
The ILWU is warning the state’s governor of political consequences, while maritime employers say the decision preserves the integrity of collective bargaining.
Fate of future automation at California ports in governor’s hands
Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Sunday to sign or veto a bill that ocean carriers and terminal operators say would derail current and future attempts to automate cargo-handling operations in the name of reducing stress on the state’s power grid.