More needs to be done about these “unfair and unreasonable” fees, according to a joint letter from 94 industry organizations.

ILWU is planning a rally and march against police violence during its regular stop-work meeting.

The port benefited in March from shippers avoiding congestion at West Coast ports.

The Israeli ocean carrier has not made any definitive decisions, however, as it is still considering the potential impacts of the Panama Canal expansion.

The truck drivers are targeting four companies for now, but may expand the strike, according to Teamsters spokeswoman Barb Maynard.

A strike could come as soon as Monday, according to a statement from Teamster affiliate Justice for Port Truck Drivers.

Carriers should not be allowed to profit from congestion for which they are at least partially responsible, says agriculture group.

Lawyers still need to be consulted, but the model has valuable input from expert shippers, says NIT League.

Rates are falling on major trade routes to Europe, U.S., according to the latest figures from the Shanghai Shipping Exchange.

The company made a deal with a German bank to acquire 14 vessels, including seven containerships, and took delivery of a 13,100-TEU ship.

Pasha says it is planning “significant upgrades to the Horizon fleet.”

Product is aimed at small and medium sized shippers.

The 10th largest container carrier warns that 2015 will likely see capacity outpace demand for shipping.

Indictment alleges the former shipping line employee authorized payment of phony invoices.

German ocean carrier had suspended calls to the port due to West Coast congestion during ILWU-PMA labor contract negotiations.

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Shipping will remain the NYK Line’s core business, but diversification and expansion into logistics are ‘essential’ to continued growth, according to the company’s new president.

Maersk Group and Crowley Maritime say the new company, called Ardent, will be headquartered in Houston.

London-based shipping industry consultant Drewry questions whether carriers will be able to charge $2,000 per FEU on eastbound boxes.

March volumes were up 21 percent at the allied Pacific Northwest Ports, but log volumes are down this year, according to Puget Sound reports.

The vessel, which runs on liquid natural gas, will enter service later this year between Jacksonville and San Juan.

The airfreight carrier will test Matternet drones from California, along with Swiss Post.

The Federal Maritime Commission may institute more stringent monitoring of ocean carrier alliances, according to commissioner William P. Doyle.

New Jersey Attorney General cites the work of the NY/NJ Waterfront Commission as a bill to dissolve it sits on the Governor’s desk.

Despite the exit of ocean carriers Hanjin and Hapag-Lloyd, Portland director says the port has “a valuable, unique market.”

State Senate President Stephen Sweeney called for a $2-billion-a-year Transportation Trust Fund.

Ships will call Mexico, Colombia and Panama.

The former employee was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to repay $4.68 million in restitution

With a large reefer capacity, the new ships are destined primarily for the South American trade lanes.

XVELA, a unit of Navis, aims to help carriers and port terminals work together.

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Marine terminals sees congestion as precursor to challenges from Panama Canal.

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The Shanghai Shipping Exchange shows spot rates to Europe at low of $399 per TEU.

Squamish dock was used to handle forest products, steel.

Southern California container terminals clear backlog in wake of tentative ILWU contract.

While the Jones Act is seen as a pillar by many industry and government officials, it’s under heavy attack by some legislators and interests.

Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer says labor impasse sent “ripples through the U.S. economy.”

Port says volumes are increasing and vessels are reaching Oakland off-schedule and in bunches after delays at congested Southern California ports.

Forty ultra-large containerships have been ordered since January and more are expected from Maersk and COSCO.

Georgia Ports Authority said its terminal handled 27.8 percent more containers in March, 2015 than in the previous year.

Overall first quarter cargo volumes rose 5.9 percent to 51 million tons at the port.

The systems will be installed in a dozen ships currently under construction in Japan.

APL will operate a US-flag string independent of its G6 partners.

Fees are having “negative impact” on the fair, efficient and reliable movement of ocean cargo, according to a new report from the Federal Maritime Commission.

Combining the tanker fleets would result in larger and stronger business, says Milaha.

Lower bunker prices are a temporary windfall that won’t last, according to predictions from Boston Consulting Group.

Rates from Shanghai to the U.S. West and East Coast, however, have risen in the wake of recent GRIs.

LNG exports should be carried in American vessels, says the ranking member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

The California port hopes the new facility will attract some first-port inbound calls from Asia.

“It’s a recipe for disaster if we continue to do nothing,” Port of Tacoma Chief Operating Officer Don Esterbrook told port comissioners.

An important figure in the evolution of U.S. transportation industries, Daniel J. Kerrigan retired from ACL in 1987.

App has a range of other functions and is available from the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Containership charterer also expects delivery of an additional vessel this month.

Company emphasizes collaboration through tabletop simuation game.

Ports are still jammed with import cargo waiting to be loaded on trucks and trains, according to the Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

International Container Services Inc. will seek other customers for Portland, Oregon container terminal, but says “strong-arm” tactics by ILWU must end.

Combined companies will a have fleet of 70 dry bulkers.

Car volumes increase 38.8% percent in February of 2015 compared with 2014 levels.

The French ocean carrier says Kingston will be major transhipment hub after the expanded Panama Canal opens next year.

Regulators need to tell alliance cross traders “enough is enough,” says Lidinsky.

Return of carriers is a signal West Coast port slowdown is fading, according to the Northern California port.

German carrier’s departure follows decision by Hanjin to leave the port earlier this year.

MEDGULF service will call at Houston.

Manager did not comply with stricter California regulations, according to the International Transport Intermediaries Club.

Hub Group names chief information officer, while senior executives were appointed at Overseas Cargo, Atlas Logistics, and A.N. Deringer.

The poor performance underscored the importance of the tentative labor agreement with the ILWU, according to the consulting firm SeaIntel.

The Great Lakes waterway is hoping for a repeat of 2014’s strong volumes.

Five-year contract now goes to rank and file union members for a ratification vote.

Vessels can come to berth without delay, according to a statement from the Northern California port.

“Street turn” enabler said it has plans to enter the Montreal and West Coast North America markets as well.

The $461m purchase of Maher’s Canadian terminal will allow the Dubai-owned port operator to increase its U.S. business.

Additional alliance loop will offer more consistent service, according to 2M member Maersk Line.

Short-term minimums are designed as a supplement to service contract rates recommended by members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement last October.

Election proceeded despite the request for a restraining order.

CEO of the forwarding and logistics company says it is implementing a new strategic direction.

After extensive debt restructuring, the Israeli ocean carrier aims to “return to profitability and growth in 2015.”

Revenues for the Taiwanese ocean carrier were 3.6 percent higher than in 2013.

Volumes benefited from gains on East-West routes as well as regional and specialty brands, according to the French ocean carrier.

The German ocean carrier said its financial results were impacted by costs from merger with Chilean liner CSAV.

Carrier general rate increases seen as “increasingly arbitrary and stratospheric.”

Dissidents worry about future of the “last militant union in the U.S.”

Real time data needed for distributing, marketing, promotional and sales activities, according to the Global Shippers Alliance.

The vessels will be used in the Baltic and North Sea by Maersk’s intra-European unit Seago.

Port of Los Angeles commissioner sees a need for more forklift drivers to work fruit ships.

ILWU leader makes pitch for more training and 24-hour operations at the congested California port.

The commissioner’s new term runs through June 30, 2018.

Service will help meet additional demand in the wake of Horizon Lines departure.

Two other private equity firms are reportedly also considering selling barge companies.

Commissioner says shippers have seen a deterioration in service and significant increases in costs.

Shipper group also calls on carriers to quit discussion agreements, conferences.

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World Bank suggests there are lessons to be learned from North American rail industry.

PierPass says volumes bounced back after falling in February.

Ras Baraka also called for the ability to collect taxes at Newark airport.

The ports blamed the downturn on congestion and ILWU-PMA contract negotiations.

The new vessel will accommodate 4,140 passengers and be based out of dedicated terminal in the PortMiami.

Although legislation had passed both chambers of NJ legislature unanimously, the override failed 25-14 in the N.J. Senate.