Panama Canal Increases Maximum Draft Ahead of Schedule
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. The Panama Canal Authority announced on May 30 an increase in the maximum authorized draft of the Panama Canal’s Neopanamax locks to 45 feet, bringing it closer to the normal limit of 50 feet. This adjustment, originally […]
Update: Port of Montreal Labour Negotiations
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. Isabelle Pelletier, VP, Communications and Public Affairs for the Maritime Employers Association in Montreal, provided an update to CIFFA on labour negotiations at the Port of Montreal.
New FMC Rules on Detention and Demurrage Come into Force
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) revision to detention and demurrage (D&D) rules came into force on May 28, introducing new requirements for billing, time frames and how to dispute unfair charges.
Some Shipping Container Costs Hit $10,000
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. Companies transporting goods from Asia face costs of as much US$10,000 for an urgent full-size shipping container over the next month – about double current spot rates, according to prices circulating between carriers and importers.
Getting Containers in the Right Place at the Right Time is Now ‘Impossible’
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. Shippers and forwarders could find it “impossible” to position containers in the right place at the right time, as the global box shortage worsens.
Extreme Hurricane Season Expected in U.S. Could Trigger ‘Carrier Revenge’
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. For the past two years, shippers have had enormous leverage in the freight market, as excess capacity has kept rates under significant pressure. Shippers, who suffered under the weight of sizable market stress during COVID have inflicted […]
U.S. East Coast Port Labour Talks Sparking Shipper Contingency Plans
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. If looming labour negotiations at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports break down before the September 30 deadline, shippers may divert some cargo away from the East Coast, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said on […]
Container Shipping Industry Bounces Back with $5.4 Billion Profit in Q1 2024
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. The container shipping industry has reported profits of $5.4 billion in the first quarter of 2024, marking an impressive turnaround following six consecutive quarters of decline, according to liner industry expert John McCown.
Trade Strains Boost Cargo Rates at Pace Recalling COVID ‘Chaos’
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. Global goods trade is showing signs of accelerating after last year’s slump, pushing up shipping rates and giving some supply chain managers flashbacks to the demand spike that disrupted international commerce three years ago.
Ocean Carrier Cocktail Leaving a Sour Taste in Shippers’ Mouths
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. The ocean carrier cocktail is back and it packs a punch. Two parts canceled sailings that spice up spot rates, coupled with a stiff pour of general rate increases, leaves shippers with a dull headache and a […]