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Retail Cargo Imports Near Record Pace Despite Port Congestion
The influx of cargo is seen continuing through year's end, with November cargo shipments forecast at 2.17…
Long Beach Port Pilots Overnight Truck Access
The pilot program at the port's largest terminal focuses on efforts to reduce "dwell"–the amount of time…
Gridlock Threatens Record SoCal Cargo Ops
Not since February's peak of 40 vessels waiting at anchor has congestion been this severe, according to new…
Amid ‘Off the Charts’ Cargo Imports, Biden Plans Executive Action
President Biden will take executive action to spur rail and ocean shipping competition and mitigate steep…
‘Historic Run’ Hamstrings Container-Clogged Ports
If one issue has impeded the fashion industry's hopes of a recovery in 2021, it has been shipping headaches.
Maersk Says New Vancouver Facility Trims Transit Times
Maersk and Canadian Pacific's new facility with connectivity to the port of Vancouver directly into the…
How Sheltering in Place Drives 24-Week Shipping, Supply Shortages for These Sellers
One business owner said port backlogs drove a $12,500 overage fee on top of a $5,000 duty, which "took away…
Retail Cargo Imports Set New Record as Port Congestion Eases
U.S. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 2.27 million TEU in March, up 21.2 percent from February…
Cargo Import Surge Seen Through Summer as West Coast Port Congestion Eases
Under the current forecast, volume is expected to remain at or above the 2 million TEU mark for 11 out of 13…
Port of Los Angeles Launches ‘Control Tower’ Tool to Track Cargo
The Control Tower offers real-time views of truck turn times and capacity to help cargo owners and truckers…
NRF Sees ‘Unprecedented’ Jump in March Cargo Imports
Each month from January to June is forecast to set a record and the first half of 2021 is forecast at 11.5…
Port of LA to Reward Container Terminals for Higher Truck Productivity
The port's "Truck Turn-Time and Dual-Transaction Incentive Programs" offer terminal operators two ways to…
Retail Cargo Imports May Break Record for 2020 Despite Pandemic
U.S. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 2.11 million TEU in November, up 24.5 percent…
Ocean Freight Rates Climb as Demand Outstrips Supply
Freightos said high transpacific demand has led to congestion and delays in U.S. ports and a shortage of…
2020’s Cargo Imports Close to Tying 2018 for Busiest Year on Record
U.S. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 2.21 million TEU in October, a 17.6 percent year-over-year…