OOCL’s first-quarter volume gains offset by falling rates
Ocean carriers have yet to report their Q1 financial results, but the operational update by OOCL is a clear indication that the global supply-demand
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Hong Kong’s competitiveness takes another hit with revamp of alliance connectivity
But the port has an action plan in place to win back business, including development of a green bunkering hub, digitizing port operations and
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India-US ocean rates continue steady retreat from Red Sea-induced boost
Still, more capacity is on the way for India-US shippers, with Ocean Network Express due to start its new West India-USEC standalone connection in
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NWSA unveils incentive program to boost carrier, rail and terminal performance
The $11 million program that seeks to boost schedule reliability and volumes comes as the Seattle-Tacoma gateway saw its share of US imports from
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Commission reports on 13th negotiation round with 5 Eastern and Southern African countries to deepen existing EPA
The European Commission has published a report summarising progress made during the latest negotiation round to deepen the existing Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with
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European Commission and OECD sign agreements on the Commission’s financial contribution to the OECD IFCMA
On 10 April 2024 OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann and DG TAXUD Director-General Gerassimos Thomas signed two agreements paving the way for the European Commission’s
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US retailers make big upgrade in H1 import forecast amid carrier capacity boost
Ocean carriers have signaled their belief that US consumer buying will remain strong into the second half of the year by announcing the launch
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Lineage Logistics links US, Canadian cold storage networks with new service
A cross-border temperature-controlled truckload and LTL service will connect key facilities in the company’s North American cold chain distribution network.
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March job gains for trucking signal rebalancing in US freight markets
US trucking companies hired more workers than expected last month as stronger manufacturing and service sectors are beginning to generate more freight.
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India sourcing boom drives US import container growth
Growing US import volumes and market share from India, coupled with a surge of investment from major big box retailers and manufacturers, suggests a
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