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Feb 25, 2016

Positive industrial and manufacturing data good sign for shippers

The most recent data on U.S. industrial output indicates that shippers could see a boost in business.

Feb 10, 2016

A slow and deliberate pace for the Panama Canal

The opening of the expanded Panama Canal was once again delayed, and after that day finally comes, there… Read more 

Feb 8, 2016

WCNYH to begin investigation into walkout

Dockworkers recently returned to work at the East Coast's largest port, but not all is well at New… Read more 

Feb 3, 2016

For carriers, Chinese New Year not quite boom or bust

The late-year busy period for carriers is annually followed by a January surge in shipments as retailers prepare… Read more 

Jan 29, 2016

2016 poised to be down year for containership fleets

Trade is slowing at a detrimental rate for containership fleets - so much so that even the low… Read more 

Jan 27, 2016

Greek pension changes prompt protests amid privatization

Changes to the Greek pension system are behind strikes that have put waterfronts at standstills not long after… Read more 

Jan 27, 2016

Supply chain disruption season starts with Jonas

While shelves in grocery stores in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions were cleared out ahead of Winter Storm… Read more 

Jan 22, 2016

As Panama Canal expansion closes, setbacks and benefits alike are clear

The Panama Canal expansion project is inching toward a close, with the first day of open passage for… Read more 

Jan 22, 2016

HOS rules to remain suspended

The U.S. truck driver hours-of-service rules implemented in 2013 and suspended in 2015 will remain on-hold, an Federal… Read more 

Jan 20, 2016

Port automation price tag in California could reach billions of dollars

Automation is coming to West Coast ports, but it will not be cheap.