Experts say reversal of penalty related to U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control won’t hinder its broader enforcement activities.
Despite all the mergers and all the alliances, ocean container rates are still lower than they were seven years ago.
California is proposing to require more ships, including tankers and roll-on, roll-off vessels to use shore power when docked.
“As long as I’m president of the United States, Iran will never have a nuclear weapon,” President Trump said in a televised address to the nation.
Senate Finance Committee overwhelmingly approves replacement trade agreement to NAFTA and paves way for full chamber consideration.
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced more than $7.5 million in grants for nine “marine highway” projects.
Traditional U.S. import rush prior to Chinese holiday is subdued in 2020.
Importing and selling counterfeit Native American-style jewelry violates the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
Is IMO 2020 fallout for dry bulk shipping a warning sign for container sector?
Limited prohibitions of certain American-made technology exports and financial transactions are currently in place for the Middle East country rebuilding from 20 years of war.
The use of drones and other technology will help ports streamline operations, increase safety and vigilance for drugs and pollution.
The high-stakes wild cards to watch in what promises to be a volatile year.
California’s effort to restrict owner-operators in trucking would create havoc for farm and forest product exporters, says the Agriculture Transportation Coalition.
WorldACD figures revealed an air cargo bump in the fourth quarter driven by the Asia-Pacific region.
The International Longshore and Harbor Workers Union (ILWU) wants a judge to reverse or reduce a $93.6 million jury award against it or order a new trial.
The Commerce Department increases maximum penalty amounts for violations in accordance with the 2015 Federal Civil Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act.
MSI expects bunker surcharges to also be a factor in container rates.
The extended strength in the official manufacturing PMI is positive for markets and aided by a drop in U.S.-China trade tensions.
Global Shippers Forum issues top tips on coping with the introduction of new low-sulfur bunkers.
The Freight Transport Association’s emissions reduction scheme is proving to be a rare success.
U.S. enforcement agencies are turning up the heat on Chinese nationals who illicitly obtain and attempt to smuggle American-made technologies back to China.
U.S. Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, has introduced three related bills in Congress to modify the Jones Act, saying that the law is “one of the key drivers of our astronomically […]
President Trump said he plans to travel to Beijing sometime this year to start the next round of trade negotiations with China.
Two industry groups have announced a program to prevent the accidental release of pre-production plastic pellets.
Trans-Pacific container rates continue to fall as Asia-Europe rates continue to rise.
IMO2020 is an environmental rule effective January 1, 2020 that regulates how much sulfur a ship can give out in its exhaust.
For all containers moving in and out of the U.S., rates (both contract and spot rates) are required to be filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) 30 days in advance of the containerized cargo being shipped. This adds an additional layer of complexity to the way ocean container rates are negotiated and governed.
Links to 16 exclusive interviews with key decision-makers in ocean shipping.
International trade and customs attorney Zhaokang Jiang explains how China is aiming to improve cross-border trade efficiency, create fair competition and ensure compliance and sustainable growth.
Capital constraints should keep ocean shipping capacity in check, a plus for rates.
Customs and Border Protection moved the nationwide tests to early April and October “due to limited availability of testing sites and to ensure the integrity of exam conditions.”
A strong U.S. economy should see Europe-North America container volume growth of 3%+ next year, but clouds hover over the trade.
Matson has taken delivery of the largest container/roll-on, roll-off ship ever built in the U.S.
Concerns rise that shipping can’t recoup cost of IMO 2020-compliant fuel.
The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security will expand export licensing requirements for technologies intended for military applications.
DP World has been awarded a contract that will result in expansion of a container terminal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
A global effort is underway to slash harmful emissions from ocean-going ships. Liquefied natural gas will likely play an important — but only partial — role in that endeavor.
Cargo on board a ship has frequently been the cause of damage or total loss.
A trade war truce is not stopping multinationals from exploring alternative sourcing options to China, but moving supply chains is difficult, says expert.
The Department of Justice says a jury has found tanker owner Evridiki Navigation guilty of violating a pollution law, but an appeal is planned.
The Chinese government said the tariff reductions will help expand imports of key consumer products.
CMA CGM has finalized agreement to sell 10 terminals to Terminal Link.
Maersk says two of its offices in Brazil were raided, apparently as part of a federal corruption probe.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will proceed with proposed rule to eliminate the requirement for vessel-operating common carriers to publish essential terms of service contracts.
An exclusive interview with Lois Zabrocky, CEO of tanker owner International Seaways.
Even a full U.S.-China trade deal might not stop shippers moving production out of China. But is the U.S. a realistic option?
APM Terminals is selling one of its two large terminals in Rotterdam, but will retain ownership of Maasvlakte II.
The Senate is not expected to vote on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement until early 2020.
The International Air Cargo Association is trying to unify the air cargo industry on common issues and practices through a new membership approach.
In today’s episode we honor American Shipper founder David Howard, talk about the logistics of Christmas, from spruce to trade truce, COSCO’s $1.8B bet on fleets, plus mounting holiday returns near critical mass, Foreign Trade Zones, and more.
But an undercover survey finds that traditional forwarders face increased pressure from container lines and digital forwarders.
Aivars Lembergs resigned as chairman of Vetspils Freeport Authority on Dec. 10, the day after the U.S. sanctioned the port authority for its connection to the Latvian oligarch.
A falling trade-to-GDP ratio is a worrying trend for the shipping industry.
Food and Drug Administration cites need for lower prices and reduced out-of-pocket costs to U.S. patients.
California port officials and other speakers sounded the alarm about sea level rise and storm surge.
As carbon tax on ocean shipping appears more likely, industry lays groundwork for future collection.
Hopes that last week’s trade deal might boost the beleaguered shipping lane are overly optimistic, says analyst.
Organizations representing 90% for the world’s merchant fleet have proposed spending $5 billion on research to reduce or eliminate carbon emissions.
New independent research reveals that lines are failing to adequately explain how IMO 2020 fuel bill surcharges are calculated.
Japanese ocean shipping giant is investigating how to make its ships greener with liquefied natural gas, hydrogen and batteries.
Well-known Pacific Ocean specialists Matson and Swire have joined forces to serve the South Pacific island nations.
The Office of Foreign Assets Control has added the son of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.
Global logistics software provider WiseTech picks up South Korean customs clearer Ready Korea for just over A$20 million ($13.7 million).
U.S.-China deal should boost shipping stock sentiment, assuming investors believe it’ll stick.
CAI International, one of the world’s largest container lessors, is reviewing strategic alternatives with the help of Centerview Partners.
When companies self-disclose wrongdoing to the Justice Department, “the benefits of their cooperation will be concrete and significant,” said Assistant Attorney General John Demers.
British transport associations call on Prime Minister Johnson to quickly agree a future trading arrangement with the European Union.
A trio accused of massive drug smuggling allegedly illegally directed customs-controlled shipments away from logistics operators to “unknown” locations.
David Howard, who developed a preeminent publication that explored successful international logistics connections between U.S. manufacturers and ocean container carriers, has passed away.
Production of most Christmas lights has moved Cambodia and other Asian countries from China.
The U.S. and China have reached a deal that will prevent additional U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports from going into effect on Dec. 15.
The U.K. is now almost certain to leave the European Union on Jan. 31. However, a no-deal Brexit remains a possibility.
After electoral win, the newly empowered Conservative Government will push through legislation to ensure the U.K. leaves the European Union as scheduled on Jan. 31.
An exclusive interview with John Hadjipateras, founder and CEO of NYSE-listed Dorian LPG.
The White House on Dec. 12 announced the private sector technology winners of its Opioid Detection Challenge.
On today’s episode Dooner and Fava are joined by Dean of the C. Lamar and Ann Wright School of Business at Dalton State College Marilyn Helm to talk advancements and opportunities in supply chain education. Plus we’re talking trade wars, USMCA, e. Coli in the romaine…again and so much more.
A new APM Terminals container terminal in Italy also expects to capture cargo moving to and from Switzerland, Germany and France.
Fifth largest global carrier is responding to customer interest in greater container visibility.
Japan’s leading boxship carrier becomes seventh to join NYSHEX’s platform for guaranteed slots.