Data points to more contract carriage and away from spot market
U.S. agricultural exports fall victim to drought and low river levels. The conundrum of the ag transportation is the barges on the Mississippi River move north-to-south while rail routes run east-to-west.
Agriculture shippers complain proposed FMC reg allows carriers too much leeway.
Lisa Yakomin, president of the Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers, says conditions have improved for truckers working the Port of New York/New Jersey. That’s the good news, but falling cargo volumes are a worry.
If litigation is successful, offshore leases may be in jeopardy.
The supply-chain constraints, spiking rates, and container dislocations associated with the COVID-19 pandemic saw some cargoes switching to breakbulk from containers in recent years.
U.S. industry emits less carbon than global alternatives.
President John Nardi explains the name “change,” positions on port employment issues, and interstate controversy.
New Port Commerce Director Bethann Rooney tackles infrastructure, and environmental priorities.
New empty container fee motivates carriers to evacuate excess boxes clogging port.
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