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Friday, September 16, 2022
Russian Billionaire Sues France Over Seized Yachts
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Russian Billionaire Sues France Over Seized Yachts

PARIS, Sept 15 (Reuters) – A Russian billionaire is suing French authorities in an effort to win back access to two of his yachts,

September 16, 2022
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Containership Charter Market Coming Back to Earth
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Containership Charter Market Coming Back to Earth

There’s been a lot of speculation about when and how fast the container shipping market would return to pre-pandemic norms. Today there is more hard data

September 16, 2022
Total Views: 2931

port of los angeles
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Global Cargo Market Softening Points to Gloomy Christmas

By Jamie Freed and Casey Hall SYDNEY/SHANGHAI, Sept 16 (Reuters) – Global trade bellwethers like FedEx and Cathay Pacific Airways. have cast a pall

September 16, 2022
Total Views: 1250

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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Rail Worker Fight Could Be Model for Other Deals

By Lisa Baertlein and Doyinsola Oladipo LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Sept 15 (Reuters) – Union railworkers in the United States scored a potential key

September 16, 2022
Total Views: 901

Thursday, September 15, 2022
A cargo ship is moored in the Port of Long Beach while cranes retrieve cargo containers from the ship
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American Consumers Continue to Buy Despite Inflation

American consumers are continuing to spend their money on retail goods despite persistent inflation and rising interest rates, the National Retail Federation

September 15, 2022
Total Views: 649

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Greek-Managed Bulk Carrier Shipped Coal From Russia After EU Sanctions

By Áine Quinn and Alberto Nardelli (Bloomberg) — A vessel managed by a company based in Greece transported coal from a port in Russia late last month,

September 15, 2022
Total Views: 3593

Hapag-Lloyd Acquires Minority Stake in Italian Logistics Group Spinelli
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Hapag-Lloyd Acquires Minority Stake in Italian Logistics Group Spinelli

German container shipping line Hapag-Lloyd has entered into an agreement with Italy-based Spinelli Group to acquire 49% in the Italian logistics group. The

September 15, 2022
Total Views: 426

an overhead view of port of los angeles docks
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Transpacific Rate Decline and Strong Dollar Could Bolster U.S. Imports

By Sam Whelan (The Loadstar) – Transpacific ocean rates might be experiencing a “post-Covid plummet”, but US import volumes remain high and lower

September 15, 2022
Total Views: 527

Biden Brokers Tentative Deal Averting Nationwide Rail Strike
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Biden Brokers Tentative Deal Averting Nationwide Rail Strike

By Trevor Hunnicutt, David Shepardson and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s administration secured a

September 15, 2022
Total Views: 1088

Wednesday, September 14, 2022
FMC Seeks Public Input on Defining Unreasonable Refusal to Deal
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FMC Seeks Public Input on Defining Unreasonable Refusal to Deal

The Federal Maritime Commission is seeking public comments to define unreasonable refusal to deal or negotiate with respect to vessel space accommodation

September 14, 2022
Total Views: 1108

Rail Disruption Could Lead to Energy Shortages for Northeast States
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Rail Disruption Could Lead to Energy Shortages for Northeast States

By Laila Kearney and Laura Sanicola NEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Northeastern U.S. states could face disruptions to fuel supplies if rail transport

September 14, 2022
Total Views: 1050

containership
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Transatlantic Overtakes Transpacific as Most Lucrative Trade for Shipping Lines

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – After the prolonged container spot rates decline the transatlantic trade has supplanted the transpacific trade as

September 14, 2022
Total Views: 1350

Railroads Wind Down Shipments as Strike Deadline Looms
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Railroads Wind Down Shipments as Strike Deadline Looms

By Kim Chipman and Ryan Beene (Bloomberg) — US railroads are poised to stop shipments of farm products and other key goods starting Thursday as the

September 14, 2022
Total Views: 1916

Tuesday, September 13, 2022
U.S. Government Makes Contingency Plans for Rail Shutdown
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U.S. Government Makes Contingency Plans for Rail Shutdown

By David Shepardson and Lisa Baertlein WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES, Sept 13 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s administration on Tuesday made

September 13, 2022
Total Views: 3724

ship loading coal
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Drybulk Shipping Market: A Dead Cat Bounce Or…?

By Barry Parker (gCaptain) – Shipping markets are always full of surprises. Containers have eased, tankers have boomed, and drybulk continues to be

September 13, 2022
Total Views: 2213

Port of Savannah Reports Busiest Month on Record in August
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Port of Savannah Reports Busiest Month on Record in August

Another big month for the Port of Savannah in August as cargo continues to be re-routed there despite congestion. The Georgia Ports Authority said it handled

September 13, 2022
Total Views: 860

Typhoon Muifa Brings Eastern China Ports to a Standstill
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Typhoon Muifa Brings Eastern China Ports to a Standstill

BEIJING, Sept 13 (Reuters) – Authorities in China’s eastern province of Zhejiang ordered ships to return to port, told schools to close

September 13, 2022
Total Views: 1442

Britain Faces Another Wave of Dockworker Strikes
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Britain Faces Another Wave of Dockworker Strikes

By Brendan Murray, Christopher Jasper and Charlotte Ryan (Bloomberg) — Two of Britain’s largest ports are bracing for overlapping dockworker walkouts

September 13, 2022
Total Views: 1007

White House Makes Push to Avoid Nationwide Rail Strike Costing $2 Billion a Day
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White House Makes Push to Avoid Nationwide Rail Strike Costing $2 Billion a Day

By David Shepardson and Lisa Baertlein WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES, Sept 13 (Reuters) – The White House made a new effort on Tuesday to press

September 13, 2022
Total Views: 1159

Monday, September 12, 2022
Fire boat response crews battle the blazing remnants of the off shore oil rig Deepwater Horizon April 21, 2021. U.S. Coast Guard Photo
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Biden Admin Seeks to Restore Offshore Safety Rules Sparked By Deepwater Horizon Disaster

Sept 12 (Reuters) – The Biden administration on Monday proposed offshore drilling safety measures that it said would help prevent oil

September 12, 2022
Total Views: 2205
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