Sporadic Strikes in France Are Causing European Flight Chaos
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. Walkouts among French air traffic controllers have led to thousands of flight cancellations since the start of the year. The French civil aviation authority DGAC has asked airlines to limit the number of flights on and off for […]
FMC Wants Ocean Carriers to Prove Detention, Demurrage Charges Comply with OSRA
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is requesting details from 11 ocean carriers and marine terminal operators proving that their detention and demurrage surcharges comply with the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, according to a March 23 press release.
Shippers Pushed Towards Spot Rates as Contract Negotiations Stall
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. While container spot rates on the Asia-Europe and transpacific tradelanes appear to have reached a nadir, start dates for many new long-term contracts remain uncertain.
Airfreight Rates Climb on the Transpacific in March
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. Transpacific airfreight rates picked up in March, although there were further declines from Hong Kong to Europe and across the Atlantic.
Container Shipping Can See ‘Green Shoots’ of Freight Demand Recovery
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. Some liner services are reported to have full ships again, container spot rates have stabilized, the charter market is bullish and ocean carriers are back at shipyards ordering new tonnage.
Trudeau Braces for Disruptive Strikes amid Tough Union Wage Push
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is staring down one of the biggest strikes in Canadian history as his government’s workers push for higher wages even as inflation eases.
The ‘Mother of All BAFs’ May Loom for Shippers as Green Targets Advance
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. Shippers are concerned that maritime discussions on decarbonization are shaping up to result in “the mother of all BAFs” for shippers, as carriers will seek to pass on the costs of using sustainable fuels.
France to Extend Flight Reductions at Paris-Orly as Strikes Continue
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. France’s civil aviation authority has asked airlines to extend flight cuts at several airports across the country as national strikes against President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform continue.
Shippers Advised to Give Strike-Hit Port of Hamburg a Miss
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. Workers in trade unions in the port of Hamburg began a strike over pay at 5.30 pm on March 22, which also means pilots are unable to guide large vessels along the River Elbe to terminals.
Containers Outbound from Montreal Undergoing Extra CBSA Scrutiny
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has stepped up inspections of export containers leaving the Port of Montreal.