International shipyards group inks MoU for development of Bangladesh shipbuilding initiative
MOL pledges support for those affected by bushfires in Australia
PIL launches new pendulum service connecting Subcontinent to US West Coast
THE Alliance unveils expanded service network for 2020
JNPT & Norway talk opportunities for mutual cooperation
Dec. exports yet again decline marginally due to global & domestic factors; protectionism & liquidity concerns further add to the woes of the sector: FIEO
Highlights on economy & foreign trade
India-China trade down in 2019 due to slowdown
No imports in 'Others' category without HSN code: Goyal
Phase 1 trade deal signed, requires China to purchase $200 bn worth US goods & services over two years
Port NOLA sets new box record The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) moved more containers in 2019 than at any time in its history, totaling 648,538 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), up 10% compared to one year ago.
Galveston: Search for missing fishermen suspended The Coast Guard reports that the search for two fishermen missing from the 81-foot fishing vessel Pappy's Pride has been suspended. The vessel capsized Tuesday after a collision with the Odfjell chemical
With ZEVs needed by 2030, ammonia-fueled tanker project gets underway To meet IMO's 2050 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reduction target, commercially viable deep-sea Zero-Emission Vessels (ZEVs) will need be in operation by 2030 -just ten years from now. In response, shipowner MISC
ICS releases guidelines on avoiding age discrimination on board ship Under the ILO Maritime Labor Convention (MLC), flag states must ensure that regulations respect the fundamental right to be free from age discrimination, which can affect the physical and emotional health of
Eastern delivers first of two 5,100 hp Z-drive tugs to Bisso Offshore Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, Fla., has delivered the first of two 80-foot 5,100 hp Z-drive tugs, the M/V C.D. White, to Bisso Offshore, LLC, a division of E.N. Bisso &
Rivertrace scrubber washwater monitor gains DNV GL certification U.K. based Rivertrace Limited has received a statement of compliance from DNV GL for its exhaust scrubber washwater monitor - SMART ESM. Any washwater used by wet scrubber systems to remove pollutants
Todd Busch takes helm at Tidewater Transportation and Terminals Todd Busch is to take over as President, Chief Executive Officer and board member at Vancouver, Wash., headquartered Tidewater Transportation and Terminals, effective January 16, 2020. Busch will succeed Bob Curcio who
P&O Ferries switches North Sea ratings from Portuguese to ITF contract Filipinos 'P&O sees the recent general election result as an opportunity to profit from doubling down on seafarer exploitation on international...
VLSFO blends face a prohibition push after black carbon emissions study A new study suggests VLSFO blends lead to higher black carbon emissions, which has prompted a proposal to ban the...
Djibouti rejects court ruling over Doraleh terminal Horn of Africa nation's government declares: 'This ruling comes as no surprise. It is merely the outcome of the iniquitous...
Contships buys two feeders and lines up further deals The latest acquisitions, which were signed late last year, take the operation to more than 40 feeder vessels and means...
Dry bulk market sheds more value There may be better times on the horizon following the signing of the much-anticipated phase 1 of the US-China trade...
Yilport sets out expansion plans Robert Yildirim focuses on second phase of acquisition activity with up to two new terminals a year
Sartini out as CMA CGM shuffles CEVA management Nicolas Sartini will step down from the logistics operator after less than a year in the top job
The Alliance expands services with new member Current members Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express and Yang Ming have welcomed HMM 'as a new core member', after the expansion...
Daily Briefing Free to read: Shipowners remain confident over PIL payments | Call for improved security in Singapore Straits amid crime spike...
Search continues after fatal tanker collision off Texas Search and rescue efforts remain the top priority as the US Coast Guard looks for the remaining two crew members...
Bay Area council bans coal operations at port The city council's decision comes as US coal producers face declining domestic demand and seek export markets as a way...
Tankers and LNG carriers will gain most from trade-war truce The immediate restoration of imports would induce long-haul shipments, which is likely to boost tonne mile demand for all shipping...
LNG rail transport opposition could crimp US exports Energy Transport Solutions, a subsidiary of New Fortress Energy, hopes to liquefy Pennsylvania natural gas and send it by rail...
DAT load board glitch could cost small-business truckers thousands Starting early Thursday, small-business truckers who rely on the spot market began reporting problems logging in to the DAT load board to find freight.
Border-region officials, trucking associations praise passage of USMCA A wide range of officials on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border as well as trucking associations on Thursday praised the new trade deal among...
The big pivot: XPO Logistics' next decade won't look like its first With an impending breakup of the company, XPO Logistics' will look like a far different company as the century's 2nd decade dawns.
Handing down preliminary injunction, judge says AB5 'runs off the road' The order will stay in place until the CTA case action is concluded.
Haul of Fame: Jevic Transportation Jevic Transportation was founded in 1981 in Delano, New Jersey by Karen and Harry Muhlschlegel. The Jevic name was a combination of the names of...
Swissport opening its first Australian air cargo terminal The global ground handling company has leased warehouse space at Melbourne Airport.
CSX's fourth-quarter profit dips on lower revenue Net earnings fell 8.5% in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared with the same period a year ago.
GlobalTranz acquires 3PL Cerasis as part of continued expansion GlobalTranz, already among the largest brokerages in the nation, grew a bit more with the acquisition of 3PL Cerasis.
Mirrorless trucks gain heavy favor in NHTSA proposal Truck manufacturers claim improved aerodynamics could save a driver up to 400 gallons of fuel a year.
New maintenance hangar at Cincinnati airport to support major cargo carriers Atlas Air and DHL operate at CVG, and it's the site of Amazon's Air Hub.
Transportation stocks were blistering hot this week, but freight data warrants no change in pricing power (with video) Outbound volumes and rejections were horizontal this week. Target's poor earnings are not enough for us to believe the retail sector is in danger of...
Technical problems hit DAT load board; no time estimate on full service return DAT has sent out tweets indicating no ETA on a full return to service.
American shippers praise Senate passage of USMCA Overwhelming approval of U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act paves new trade pact's way to President Trump's desk for signature.
Colorado trucking company to cease operations after 39 years, employees say Family-owned H.H. Williams Trucking of Greeley, Colorado, told employees on Thursday it will close its doors by the end of January.
Commentary: Modernizing Africa's logistics capacity, one startup at a time Brian Aoaeh writes about the challenges and opportunities of logistics in Africa - and what will likely occur in the next few years.
Freight Futures daily curve: 1/16 National Trucking Freight Futures fall again on Wednesday under the weight of weakness in the East.
Settling into TFTEA drawback "We are seeing drawback for commodities/products where we did not see it before," said Michael Cerny, chief legal officer for duty drawback specialist Charter Brokerage.
Major Midwest weekend winter storm still on track (with forecast video) Increasing demand for reefers (climate-controlled trailers) in areas where big winter storm is heading.
Bulkloads.com carrier app adds load alerts, messaging options Enhancements to the Bulkloads app are designed to improve the communication and speed of finding loads and negotiating rates for bulk carriers.
Magna shutting off costly partnership with Lyft Canadian auto manufacturer says it will stop developing self-driving technology with the U.S. ride-sharing company as it announces lower sales outlook for 2020.
Bulkmatic, Bulk FR8 launch joint venture focused on dry bulk brokerage, capacity Bulkmatic and Bulk FR8 have joined forces to offer dry bulk brokerage and capacity solutions
FMC clears final rules for OTI oversight The rules will clarify licensing and financial responsibilities of ocean transportation intermediaries and streamline the hearing procedures related to denial, suspension and revocations of licenses.
Commentary: Positive Train Control costs Alaska Railroad... does it add value? Darren Prokop explains why Positive Train Control - a positive safety measure for "Lower 48" railroads - doesn't make sense for the Alaska Railroad.
Today's Pickup: Last-mile delivery growth will increase carbon emissions by 30% by 2030 WEF projects 36% growth in last-mile delivery vehicles by 2030; Tesla vehicle registrations in California halves in Q4 '19; Bendix signs on Geotab as telematics...
Trade deal better for shipping demand than for stocks New pact is a plus for tankers, bulkers and box ships, but less so for equities.
Commentary: AB-5 does more harm than good Ben Thrower examines the issues surrounding California's AB-5, which impacts truckers who are independent contractors.
Safe and secure parking lots are the need of the hour Incentivizing logistics yard spaces and zoned industrial capacities to rent out their vacant spots for truckers could help increase supply.
US rail volumes trend lower amid trade tailwinds U.S. carloads and intermodal units are down year to date from the same period in 2019.
Tranco Global offers customs house broker expertise Chattanooga-based Tranco Global brings customs expertise in house.
Netradyne analyzes 1 billion minutes, 500 million miles of driver video The computer vision startup crunches road and highway data to improve safety and power development of autonomous vehicles.
Toyota invests $394 million in flying taxi startup Joby Aviation California-based electric air taxi startup Joby Aviation has raised $590 million in its Series C financing round.
Air Cargo 2020 brings together diverse freight interests Representatives from airlines, logistics companies, truckers and airport authorities will attend Air Cargo 2020 in late January.
DOT to issue long-awaited national maritime strategy Report to address market competition and sealift capacity.
What is the global container index? A global container index offers a big-picture perspective on the worldwide supply/demand balance.
Spot value for USGC-loading cargoes hit record low The story is similar in Asia, the second largest market for US-sourced cargoes, where the price of delivered gas has also declined significantly.
Piracy incidents spike around Singapore in 2019: ReCAAP In Singapore Straits alone there was an over four-fold increase in actual incidents.
Brent, Forties differentials slide as IMO 2020 displaces crude demand "The higher sulfur level makes [Brent] less attractive in an IMO world," one trader said.
Wessels Marine highlights savings of LNG as marine fuel The LNG retro-fitted container feeder Wes Amelie saved Eur2,750/day, Wessels Marine said.
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
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