East Coast ports
Why ‘There’s Still Too Much Freight Going Over the West Coast’
Container expert John McCown explains why more shippers will divert their volume to the East Coast.
East Coast Ports a ‘Safer Bet Right Now,’ but Here’s When West Coast Could Bounce Back
Nearly two-thirds of U.S.-bound shipments arriving in early April entered the country via East Coast ports…
NJ vs. NY: What Supreme Court’s Port Call Means for Cargo, Cops and Crime
The Supreme Court's ruling that New Jersey can withdraw from a 70-year port policing pact with New York…
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Contract Negotiations Begin for East, Gulf Coast Ports
Unions across 36 ports from Maine to Texas opened talks with local employers ahead of the current deal's…
30% of Logistics Decision-Makers Aren’t Sure About Resuming West Coast Trade
In total, 40 percent of the 341 managers surveyed by CNBC said they recently diverted trade from the West…
Children’s Place CEO Blames Sales Slip on East Coast Port Congestion
The children's wear retailer saw net sales decrease 8 percent to $380.9 million in second quarter on a net…
Hapag-Lloyd CEO: ‘We Don’t See Demand Falling Off a Cliff’
On the topic of East Cost port congestion, the ocean freight CEO said it's not getting worse, but it's "not…
Wilmington Port Expanding With $16 Million Facility
The Port of Wilmington scored a new win in its quest to become a major East Coast port contender with a new…
FMC Chair Puts the Screws to Ocean Carriers
FMC chair will "do everything in my power to ensure carriers do not receive involuntarily subsidized storage…
Ikea Piloting Electric Trucks at Port of Baltimore
This green initiative is projected to remove 11,000 gallons of diesel fuel per truck and its emissions over a…
Carter’s Reroutes to East Coast Ports as Freight Rates Jump 10%
To mitigate the risk of further delays, the children's apparel retailer put in factory orders three-to-six…
Maersk Adds New Asia-US East Coast Service
With shipping and supply chains at their breaking point, the carrier expanded its service from China and…
Maritime Administration Awards $280 Million in Grants to Upgrade US Ports
The grants awarded will ensure that these facilities are operating at their highest, most productive…
Container Ports Shutter as Hurricane Dorian Threatens Southeast Coast
Container ports are closing in the midst of Hurricane Dorian, and the potential delay-inducing damage at the…
East Coast Ports Contract Agreement Puts Importers at Ease Ahead of Holiday Shipping
The International Longshoremen's Association and port management reached a tentative agreement on a new…