From the Journal of Commerce: The “cromnibus” spending bill has produced something for practically everyone to hate, and at the top of the list for organized labor is a proposed amendment that could cut benefits for elderly...
Read MoreFrom the Journal of Commerce: As the world’s first 19,000 TEU ship sets sail on its maiden voyage on Monday, concerns are being raised that mega container ships pose a substantial risk to cargo and crew due to their sheer size...
Read MoreExcerpts from the Capital Press article titled ”Port of Portland extends ocean carrier subsidies”: The Port of Portland commission voted on Dec. 10 to pay up to $4 million in subsidies to Hanjin and other carriers,...
Read MoreExcerpts from The Stand’s interview with Dean McGrath, President of ILWU Local 23 at the Port of Tacoma: “You have to be familiar with global shipping to understand a lot of this,” McGrath said. “When I explain it to...
Read MoreFrom the Journal of Commerce: Maersk Line will implement general rate increase and peak season surcharge totaling $1,000 pe 40-foot container on cargo heading from Asia to the U.S. and Canada starting Jan. 15, the carrier...
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