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$100-a-Day Container Dwell Fees Tabled Again

The threat of fines spurred a 41-percent decline in languishing cargo over the past two months.

House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act with Overwhelming Support

Industry trade groups praised the passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 (OSRA21) in the House of…

Federal Maritime Commission Creating Supply Chain Innovation Teams

Teams will focus their efforts on improving conditions at the twin Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and…

Freight Faceoff: Trade Group Denounces ‘Double-Dip’ Dwell Fees on Cargo Containers

While the U.S. tries to solve its supply chain at home, it still has to figure out how to handle its volatile…

From Amazon to Maersk, Coalition Drives Demand for Zero-Carbon Tech

The First Movers Coalition aims to create long-term impact by driving milestones through investment into…

Ikea, Amazon, Inditex Commit to Zero-Carbon Ocean Shipping That Ignores ‘Port Pollution Crisis’

One critic questioned why Walmart, 'the single-largest maritime importer to the United States,' didn't join…

Ocean Carriers Urged to Adopt Detention and Demurrage Best Practices

The FMC has engaged the top nine ocean carriers calling on U.S. ports to assess compliance with the FMC rule…

Cargo ‘Collusion’: Walmart Home Supplier Prevails in $600K Ocean Freight Lawsuit

MCS Industries got a win two months after filing a $600,000 suit against China's Cosco Shipping and…

Are Ocean Carriers Complying With Detention and Demurrage Rules? New Audit Finds Out

FMC's new audit program will analyze top ocean cargo carriers for compliance with agency rules on detention…

Fashion Companies Straining to Pay ‘Unexpected’ Cargo-Related Charges: AAFA

AAFA's Steve Lamar says members have faced a spike in detention and demurrage charges "for situations…

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…

Federal Maritime Commission Investigating Ocean Carrier Port Fees

The FMC is concerned that ocean carriers and their marine terminals may be amplifying the negative effect of…

Here’s the Outlook for a Container Freight Market Sailing in Virus-Ridden Seas

Freight rates could soften in the second half with a 3 percent gain, as carriers are challenged to match…

New Ocean Alliance Product Sets Sail With 325 Container Ships and Fresh Trade Routes

The Ocean Alliance Day 4 Product has a tailored service offering with the use of 325 container ships and a…

Autonomous Ships Form a $6B Industry. How Soon Until Unmanned Cargo Ships Set Sail?

Autonomous cargo ships using cleaner energy than traditional vessels present a more sustainable alternative…