Tariff uncertainty causes plunge in US cargo bookings at Asia load ports
And the chilling effect of the tariffs is extending further down the calendar, with forwarders in the trans-Pacific saying US retailers are holding off making purchase orders with factories in Asia for fall and holiday merchandise for 30 to 60 days.
Vancouver still dealing with extended rail container dwell times
Inclement weather, the lingering effects of labor disruptions and a January surge in imports contributed to the fifth consecutive month of excessive rail dwells at Canada’s largest port.
Farm state House members say USTR proposal offers serious risks to US ag interests
Eighteen Republican members of Congress said the remedies laid out as part of the US’ investigation into China’s maritime dominance are unworkable for farmers, notably a port tax on Chinese vessels and the requirement that an increasing volume of US exports be shipped on US-flagged vessels.
Farm state House members say USTR proposal offers big risks to US ag interests
Eighteen Republican members of Congress said the remedies laid out as part of the US’ investigation into China’s maritime dominance are unworkable for farmers, notably a port tax on Chinese vessels and the requirement that an increasing volume of US exports be shipped on US-flagged vessels.
Gemini will roll out more ships to stop cargo from rolling: Habben Jansen
While the Gemini Cooperation is hitting its schedule reliability goals, Hapag Lloyd’s chief executive said fully unwinding its former carrier alliance and dealing with terminal congestion in some locations are providing challenges.
US ports anxious that new tariffs will drag down auto shipments
Donald Trump’s latest tariffs targeting the auto sector have put key ro/ro ports on alert as they face a “chilling effect” on volumes.
SC Ports expanding intermodal capabilities to handle growing demand
The port authority on Wednesday completed an expansion of Inland Port Greer ahead of the opening of the near-dock Navy Base Intermodal Facility (NBIF) at the Port of Charleston later this year.
Trump taps retired navy captain to head US Maritime Administration
Brent Sadler served in the US Navy for 26 years and now works as a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation.