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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
A containership arrives at the Port of Rotterdam
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Pro-Russian Hackers Target Website of Europe’s Busiest Port

By Sarah Jacob, April Roach and Diederik Baazil (Bloomberg) — The website of the port of Rotterdam was targeted in a cyberattack blamed on

June 14, 2023
Total Views: 2643

Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Containership berthed at the Port of Los Angeles.Photo courtesy Port of Los Angeles.
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Port of Los Angeles Keeping a Close Eye on Labor Talks as Cargo Volumes Gain for a Third Month

Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles increased for the third consecutive month in May but continue to track below pre-pandemic numbers amid protracted West

June 13, 2023
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Monday, June 12, 2023
port of savannah
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Lynch Outlines Growth Prospects for Port of Savannah

Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Griff Lynch delivered an optimistic outlook for the Port of Savannah thanks to a convergence of domestic and

June 12, 2023
Total Views: 2364

West Coast War of Words: PMA and ILWU Trade Blows in Labor Dispute
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West Coast War of Words: PMA and ILWU Trade Blows in Labor Dispute

After more than a year of negotiations, a heated exchange has erupted between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse

June 12, 2023
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Saturday, June 10, 2023
port of seattle
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Port of Seattle Halts Operations Amidst ILWU-PMA Clash

June 10 (Reuters) – The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), which represents terminal operators, said in a tweet

June 10, 2023
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Friday, June 9, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden walks after speaking during a visit to the Port of Los Angeles, during the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 10, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Calls for Mediator in West Coast Port Labor Negotiations

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling on President Biden to intervene in the ongoing labor negotiations between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and

June 9, 2023
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Thursday, June 8, 2023
New Legislation Seeks to Combat Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Shipping
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New Legislation Seeks to Combat Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Shipping

To mark World Ocean Day, U.S. Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), alongside Senator Alex Padilla (D-California), have introduced new legislation to help curb

June 8, 2023
Total Views: 1497

Aerial photo of a container terminal at the port of long beach
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Jobs at Stake as California Port Terminals Go Green

LOS ANGELES, June 8 (Reuters) – Unions hope a $30 million grant to electrify tractors in a Long Beach, California, port terminal’s final push to

June 8, 2023
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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Smoke Closes Container Terminals at U.S. East Coast’s Busiest Port
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Smoke Closes Container Terminals at U.S. East Coast’s Busiest Port

Update: All marine terminals were open and operating normally on Thursday as officials continue to monitor air quality. Container terminals at the Port of New

June 7, 2023
Total Views: 6419

Containership berthed at the Port of Los Angeles.Photo courtesy Port of Los Angeles.
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U.S. Container Imports Continue to Track at 2019 Levels

Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG) has published its latest June Global Shipping Report, highlighting the ongoing trends in U.S. container

June 7, 2023
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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
an overhead view of port of los angeles docks
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West Coast Port Disruptions to Extend to Tuesday

By Laura Curtis and Jordan Fabian (Bloomberg) — Intermittent disruptions at several key US West Coast ports are set to stretch into their fifth day

June 6, 2023
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Monday, June 5, 2023
Containership berthed at the Port of Los Angeles.Photo courtesy Port of Los Angeles.
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Pressure Builds for White House to Mediate West Coast Port Labor Dispute

By David Shepardson and Lisa Baertlein WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES, June 5 (Reuters) – Groups representing major retailers and manufacturers urged the White

June 5, 2023
Total Views: 2697

The shipping ports of Los Angeles (top left) and Long Beach are seen from the window of a commercial aircraft over Long Beach, California, U.S. March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Chris Helgren
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Retailers Call on Biden Administration to Intervene in Strained West Coast Port Labor Talks

The National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade association, released a statement on Monday urging the Biden Administration to intervene

June 5, 2023
Total Views: 1252

Sunday, June 4, 2023
port of long beach 2
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West Coast Port Terminal To Close Monday As Disruptions Persist

By Alicia Diaz and Laura Curtis Jun 4, 2023 (Bloomberg) –At least one terminal at the Port of Long Beach will be shut on Monday, seeming to extend

June 4, 2023
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Friday, June 2, 2023
FILE PHOTO: The sun sets behind container cranes at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 14, 2021. REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo
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Tensions Boil Over In West Coast Labor Talks

The International Longshore Workers’ Union’s local union in Southern California has issued a statement today slamming the actions of foreign ocean

June 2, 2023
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Friday, May 26, 2023
South Carolina Ports See Upswing in Cargo Volumes, Strengthening Southeast Market
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South Carolina Ports See Upswing in Cargo Volumes, Strengthening Southeast Market

South Carolina’s ports have witnessed an upswing in cargo volumes during the month of April. The positive trend can be attributed to the robustness of

May 26, 2023
Total Views: 1250

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Centerm Expansion Project Port Vancouver. Photo courtesy Port of Vancouver
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DP World Completes Terminal Expansion Project at Port of Vancouver

DP World and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority have marked the completion of the Centerm Expansion Project, a US $257 million (CAD$350 million) project aimed

May 24, 2023
Total Views: 1360

Friday, May 19, 2023
Containership berthed at the Port of Los Angeles.Photo courtesy Port of Los Angeles.
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Container Volumes at Port of Los Angeles Rise for Second Straight Month, But Pace Lagging Pre-Pandemic

Container volumes at the Port of Los Angeles showed improvement for the second consecutive month in April, although they continue to lag behind pre-pandemic

May 19, 2023
Total Views: 2153

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
us oil exports
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Port of Corpus Christi Head Abruptly Resigns

HOUSTON, May 16 (Reuters) – Sean Strawbridge, chief executive of the Port of Corpus Christi, the largest U.S. oil-export port by volume, resigned on

May 17, 2023
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Port Houston container terminal
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Port Houston Sees Surge in Container Exports

As U.S. imports continue to come in well below last year’s records, Port Houston has announced that its container exports are surpassing historic volumes

May 16, 2023
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