CN Advisory, September 15: Service in Moncton and Halifax Suspended on Saturday
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. On Friday, CN issued an advisory indicating that it planned to suspend all regular scheduled service in the Moncton and Halifax areas as of 0700 on Saturday. Service was to remain suspended until at least 1400 on […]
Carriers Forced to Idle New ULCVs as Soon as They Are Delivered
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. Newbuild 24,000-TEU ultra-large container vessels are now being idled as soon as they are delivered in Asia, as carriers are obliged to blank more sailings due to weakening demand.
Time to Start Worrying Again About Rising Cost of Ship Fuel
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. At this time four years ago, before the pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia war stole the headlines, the cost of fuel was the big topic in shipping.
Ocean Carriers’ Record Rejections Are Last-Ditch Effort to Bolster Spot Rates
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. Back in May, American Shipper warned that a second-half rebound in U.S. containerized import volumes was highly unlikely, as it was becoming increasingly clear that importers were facing a clear shift in consumer spending (from discretionary goods […]
Mexico’s truckers plan nationwide strike, blockades
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. A massive strike and protests by cargo truck drivers on roads across Mexico are planned for Tuesday and Wednesday, according to members of the Mexican Alliance of Carrier Organizations (AMOTAC).
Surprise dangerous goods, hazmat blitz nets 482 violations in Canada
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. Commercial vehicle inspectors in Canada wrote up 482 violations during a surprise blitz that focused on vehicles transporting hazardous materials and dangerous goods (HM/DG) from June 12-16.
US West Coast port workers ratify contract agreement
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. U.S. dockworkers ratified a six-year contract that improved pay and benefits for 22,000 employees at 29 ports stretching from California to Washington State, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) said on Thursday.
Panama Canal Authority warns restrictions will stay in place for at least 10 months
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. Global shipping bodies have been urged to come together to share transit plans at one of the world’s key maritime chokepoints with officials at the Panama Canal Authority warning yesterday that water-conserving measures will be in place […]
‘No Profit Right Now’: Trucking Industry Facing Leaner Times as Consumer Demand Drops
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. For Jas Singh, the road to profit just keeps getting narrower. “It’s slow right now, not too many loads, » said the owner of JK Transport, a Brampton-based trucking company Singh launched 15 years ago.
Why Shipping Should Be Worried About Soaring Ocean Temperatures
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. The past couple of months have seen countless headlines on wildfires and concern about the immense heat on land. Gaining less exposure, but potentially just as severe, have been the record-breaking ocean temperatures registered this year. The […]