Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

When war risk becomes war reality: growing insurance complexities are spelled out by Association of Average Adjusters chairman

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2024 | Maritime

[Freightos Weekly Update] Rates climb on early peak season and capacity stretched thin

Maersk recognized as a ‘leader’ in the Gartner Magic Quadrant

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2024 | Logistics

Intermodal

RoadOne IntermodaLogistics | May 28, 2024

RoadOne adds state-of-the-art distribution and transload facility near the Port of Charleston

RoadOne IntermodaLogistics announces a significant investment in a new distribution and transload facility strategically located in Summerville, South Carolina, near the Port of Charleston.

Russia clinches more grain control just as wheat prices spike

Bloomberg | May 28, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

Russia is stepping up its bid to control even more of its crucial grain industry — potentially giving it greater power over exports — just as worries mount over global supply.

MARS Summer Meeting set for July 8–9 in Lake Geneva

Midwest Association of Rail Shippers | May 28, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

Maritime

Bloomberg | May 28, 2024

Trade strains boost cargo rates at pace recalling Covid ‘chaos’

Global goods trade is showing signs of accelerating after last year’s slump, pushing up shipping rates and giving some supply-chain managers flashbacks to the demand spike that disrupted international commerce three years ago.

US orders for business equipment rebound, defying high rates

Bloomberg | May 28, 2024 | International Trade

Orders placed with US factories for business equipment rose by more than forecast in April, indicating firms are still focused on making long-term investments despite an uncertain outlook and high borrowing costs.