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FMC won’t block PierPass changes

The commission remains concerned about how terminal operators of the West Coast MTO Agreement will apply the joint fee pricing process.

Nov 15, 2018

FMC won’t block PierPass changes

The commission remains concerned about how terminal operators of the West Coast MTO Agreement will apply the joint fee pricing process.

Nov 15, 2018

Report: U.S. should counteract China’s practices

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission recommends the U.S. government consider bringing a type of WTO case scarcely used against China.

Nov 14, 2018

Report: U.S. should counteract China’s practices

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission recommends the U.S. government consider bringing a type of WTO case scarcely used against China.

Nov 14, 2018

Trade policy could hurt some U.S. ports

Facilities with exposure to steel and aluminum trade likely will see the earliest impact.

Nov 13, 2018

Trade policy could hurt some U.S. ports

Facilities with exposure to steel and aluminum trade likely will see the earliest impact.

Nov 13, 2018

Navarro to globalists: Stay out of U.S.-China talks

With his signature candor, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told Wall Street bankers and the extremely wealthy to spend their money at home.

Nov 12, 2018

Navarro to globalists: Stay out of U.S.-China talks

With his signature candor, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told Wall Street bankers and the extremely wealthy to spend their money at home.

Nov 12, 2018

Freight rates continue to rise

Threat of higher tariffs continues to push up transpacific rates.

Nov 9, 2018

Freight rates continue to rise

Threat of higher tariffs continues to push up transpacific rates.

Nov 9, 2018

FMC won’t block PierPass changes

FMC won’t block PierPass changes

Report: U.S. should counteract China’s practices

Report: U.S. should counteract China’s practices

Trade policy could hurt some U.S. ports

Trade policy could hurt some U.S. ports

Navarro to globalists: Stay out of U.S.-China talks

Navarro to globalists: Stay out of U.S.-China talks

Freight rates continue to rise

Freight rates continue to rise

FMC won’t block PierPass changes

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Read today's American Shipper

Hyundai posts Q3 loss despite increased volumes

Korean carrier will “put its utmost efforts to stably secure additional cargoes” to fill the 20 ships on order.

By Chris Dupin, Published 10 hours ago

Ocean carriers ‘paving the way’ for digital standards

IT executives from Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and ONE aim to create open standards that other stakeholders in the industry can freely use.

By Chris Dupin, Published 10 hours ago

Maersk earnings boosted by Hamburg-Süd buy

Largest container carrier reports a 31 percent increase in revenue and a profit of $360 million in the third quarter.

By Chris Dupin, Published a day ago

China denounces U.S. export ban affecting chipmaker

China also joined other countries in opposing a transparency proposal sent to the WTO by the U.S. and four other members earlier this month.

By Brian Bradley, Published 2 days ago

Lineage Logistics acquires Yearsley Group

Second-largest cold storage company expands its footprint in the U.K.

By Chris Dupin, Published 3 days ago

Groundwork still being laid for U.S.-U.K. trade deal

Officials met in Washington for the fifth meeting of the bilateral Trade and Investment Working Group and held preparatory talks for a possible post-Brexit free trade agreement.

By Brian Bradley, Published 6 days ago

U.S. among submitters of WTO transparency proposal

The paper calls for a stronger approach to requiring notifications by member governments on issues including customs valuation and subsidies.

By Brian Bradley, Published 6 days ago

Retail imports remain strong ahead of tariffs increase

“If there are shipments that can be moved up, it makes sense to do that before the price goes up.”

Published 6 days ago

Hapag-Lloyd earns nearly $130 million in third quarter

Company sees an improving supply-demand balance for container shipping.

By Chris Dupin, Published 7 days ago

Commerce sets final duty rates in aluminum case

The next phase of the investigation is for the ITC to make its determination on whether imports of common alloy aluminum sheet from China injure U.S. industry.

By Brian Bradley, Published 7 days ago

NAFTA panel requested to review ITC paper decision

The respondents in a U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty case on uncoated groundwood paper — newsprint — from Canada ask that a binational body look at a ruling in their favor.

By Brian Bradley, Published 8 days ago

Japan: South Korean shipbuilding violates rules

South Korea agrees to meet for bilateral negotiations as Japan threatens complaint with World Trade Organization.

By Chris Dupin, Published 8 days ago

Final demurrage and detention report on track

Commissioner Dye said field interviews regarding Fact Finding 28 investigation offer industry further clarity on Federal Maritime Commission report’s objectives.

By Chris Gillis, Published 8 days ago

Shippers’ Law: A stab at piercing the corporate veil

Court says a creditor’s inability to collect a judgment alone is insufficient to justify making the companies’ owner liable.

By Chris Dupin, Published 8 days ago

Commentary: U.S. export compliance is global must

Federal agencies are “cracking down” on overseas affiliates and distributors that flout U.S. export control laws and regulations.

By Chris Gillis, Published 8 days ago

Hub Group acquiring CaseStack for $255 million

CaseStack operates mixing centers for consumer product companies selling to retailers and helps manufacturers reduce transportation costs.

By Chris Dupin, Published 9 days ago

CBP to require advance manifest for truck shipments

Starting in January, carriers will be fined $5,000 for first offenses and $10,000 for subsequent violations.

By Brian Bradley, Published 9 days ago

German carrier sentenced for oily bilge dumping

A U.S. District Court in Portland, Maine, ordered MST to pay a $3.2 million fine and implement an environmental compliance plan for its vessels.

By Chris Gillis, Published 9 days ago

Ocean carriers, terminals initiate blockchain group

CargoSmart CEO says the consortium provides an opportunity “to transform the shipping and logistics industry and elevate supply chain processes.”

By Kim Link-Wills, Published 9 days ago

U.S. sanctions aim to scuttle Iranian shipping

The sanctions restored Monday cover more than 700 individuals, entities, aircraft and vessels and amount to the “largest ever single day targeting the Iranian regime.”

By Chris Gillis, Published 10 days ago

Other News

DHL Global Forwarding adds 17 direct LCL services

Published Nov 15, 2018

ZIM records $6.6 million loss in third quarter

By Chris Dupin, Published Nov 15, 2018

Trump nominates two for FMC commissioner vacancies

By Chris Gillis, Published Nov 15, 2018

U.S. sanctions 16 Saudi nationals in murder plot

By Chris Gillis, Published Nov 15, 2018

Executive Moves: KVH, CHEP and Paris MoU

By Kim Link-Wills, Published Nov 15, 2018

Inmarsat enhances cybersecurity offering

Published Nov 15, 2018

EPA sets course for cleaner trucks

By Chris Gillis, Published Nov 14, 2018

California couple fined and jailed for illegal exports

By Chris Gillis, Published Nov 14, 2018

Airlines land fines for mishandling U.S. mail

By Chris Gillis, Published Nov 14, 2018

FMC reviews 14 OTI license applications

By Chris Gillis, Published Nov 14, 2018

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