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Oct 18, 2023
US Import recovery and Q4 outlook

Recent data demonstrates continued growth in US imports since Chinese New Year with volumes still outpacing pre-pandemic 2019 levels. September…

Oct 6, 2023
$1.4B Infrastructure investment to enhance rail safety and supply chains

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced investments of over $1.4 billion into 70 rail safety, supply chain, and improvement projects…

Oct 5, 2023
LA-LB ports to participate in “Green Shipping Corridor”

A partnership of ports, carriers, and cargo owners has unveiled a Green Shipping Corridor Implementation Plan to reduce emissions on…

Oct 3, 2023
EU Emission Trading System (ETS) update for shippers  

The EU’s Emission Trading System (ETS) is designed to accelerate the decarbonization of the shipping industry. Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk shared…

Sep 22, 2023
China’s port container volumes in first half 2023

China’s port container volume increased by 4.5% YoY from January to July 2023, reaching 176.2 million TEU, while cargo volume…

Sep 21, 2023
US imports outperforming 2019 levels

According to Descartes, US import volumes are still trending above 2019 comparables. The National Retail Federation pointed to modest gains…

Sep 18, 2023
UPS announces 2024 rate increase

On the back of the recently ratified five-year contract between UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, UPS has announced a 5.9%…

Sep 5, 2023
Teamsters ratify a historic contract with UPS

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has ratified a five-year contract with UPS, with 86.3% of its members voting in favor.…

Aug 31, 2023
Mexico truck driver strike postponed

The threat of a nationwide strike and protests by Mexican cargo truck drivers was postponed this week after federal authorities…

Aug 31, 2023
Perspective on Panama Canal Congestion

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) continues to face what it describes as an “unprecedented challenge” this year due to drought…