Battle lines remain strong in Panama Canal contract fight

Jan 22, 2014

The Panama Canal Authority and the consortium building the waterway’s new set of locks met Tuesday, with the contractor proposing a new arrangement to jointly finance ongoing construction while claims for cost overruns go through arbitration.

We thought our numbers would go down because of the trade war. It could still happen, but it hasn’t so far.

Port of Oakland Maritime Director John Driscoll

Drewry’s World Container Index, a composite of container freight rates on eight major routes to and from the U.S., Europe and Asia, was down 1.4% to $1,351.15 per 40-foot container as of June 13.

Port of LA commission upholds APM Terminal permit

The commission voted 3-2 Thursday to deny an ILWU appeal of a permit that allows APM Terminals to test automated terminal equipment at Pier 400.

Jun 21, 2019

More than 16 tons of cocaine seized at Philadelphia port

Two people were arrested by federal authorities after more than $1 billion worth of cocaine was found Monday in containers aboard the MSC Gayane.

Jun 13, 2019

Lighthizer commits to work with Democrats on USMCA

The U.S. trade representative appeared before the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday on the first day of congressional hearings on the Trump administration’s trade agenda.

Jun 19, 2019

MSC Gayane cocaine seizure largest in CBP history

Six crew members have been arrested on federal charges and face possible life sentences after about 17.5 tons of cocaine were found on the ship in Philadelphia.

Jun 21, 2019

House Dems say they’ll work in good faith on USMCA

“We should work collaboratively for ... passage of a trade agreement that creates jobs, protects workers and consumers,” said Rep. Mike Thompson of California.

Jun 20, 2019

Acting CBP commissioner resigns

John Sanders, who had led U.S. Customs and Border Protection in an acting role since mid-April, will depart the agency on July 5.

Jun 25, 2019

Georgia senators urge no China tariffs on cranes

The ship-to-shore cranes had been removed from List 3 of Section 301 tariffs on China but were later added to proposed List 4.

Jun 25, 2019

Supreme Court rejects case seeking to halt 232 tariffs

Tariffs on steel will remain in place after the court declined to review an American Institute for International Steel case challenging the president’s constitutional authority.

Jun 25, 2019

Maersk offering guaranteed spot product

Maersk Spot will offer shippers guaranteed equipment and space in exchange for a penalty if they don’t show up with promised cargo.

Jun 25, 2019

Company owner sentenced for illegally importing batteries

To avoid paying the proper import tax, Timothy Stanfield of Ready Made RC intentionally understated the value of lithium polymer batteries from China.

Jun 25, 2019

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Battle lines remain strong in Panama Canal contract fight

Battle lines remain strong in Panama Canal contract fight

Battle lines remain strong in Panama Canal contract fight

Panama Canal issues proposal to modify tolls structure

The public is invited to weigh in during a July 24 public hearing or in writing by July 15.

First Q-Flex LNG tanker transits Panama Canal

The maximum allowable beam for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks was increased last year.

Panama Canal plans another draft restriction

Effective May 28 the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the canal’s Neopanamax locks will be 43 feet, down from 50 feet at the beginning of the year.

CDP: Shipping lines not investing enough to meet IMO target

Retrofitting vessels and slow steaming are two short-term options to reduce emissions while more transformative technologies are developed, according to a new study.

British Columbia longshoremen contract ratified

Employers met Tuesday and voted to accept the new pact negotiated with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada.

Hapag-Lloyd CFO Burr leaving company

Shipping line’s announcement says the chief financial officer since 2015 will “take over new projects in Chile.”

AMO president receives Golden Compass Award

Honors also go to Dayton Freight Lines, Manhattan Associates, Southeastern Freight Lines and TQL, and Port of Long Beach scholarship recipients are announced.

Panama postpones latest draft reduction

The sixth draft reduction of the year now is scheduled for June 12 instead of Tuesday.

BRX Transportation to acquire Pioneer Railcorp

Pioneer is the parent company of 17 short-line common carrier railroad operations, an equipment leasing company, two service firms and a contract services switching company.

Teamsters, YRC Worldwide contract takes effect

The five-year labor agreement was approved by Teamster-represented workers on May 3 but went into effect Tuesday after the final supplement contract was approved.

Port of LA commission upholds APM Terminal permit

The commission voted 3-2 Thursday to deny an ILWU appeal of a permit that allows APM Terminals to test automated terminal equipment at Pier 400.

More than 16 tons of cocaine seized at Philadelphia port

Two people were arrested by federal authorities after more than $1 billion worth of cocaine was found Monday in containers aboard the MSC Gayane.

Lighthizer commits to work with Democrats on USMCA

The U.S. trade representative appeared before the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday on the first day of congressional hearings on the Trump administration’s trade agenda.

MSC Gayane cocaine seizure largest in CBP history

Six crew members have been arrested on federal charges and face possible life sentences after about 17.5 tons of cocaine were found on the ship in Philadelphia.

House Dems say they’ll work in good faith on USMCA

“We should work collaboratively for ... passage of a trade agreement that creates jobs, protects workers and consumers,” said Rep. Mike Thompson of California.

Acting CBP commissioner resigns

John Sanders, who had led U.S. Customs and Border Protection in an acting role since mid-April, will depart the agency on July 5.

Georgia senators urge no China tariffs on cranes

The ship-to-shore cranes had been removed from List 3 of Section 301 tariffs on China but were later added to proposed List 4.

Supreme Court rejects case seeking to halt 232 tariffs

Tariffs on steel will remain in place after the court declined to review an American Institute for International Steel case challenging the president’s constitutional authority.

Maersk offering guaranteed spot product

Maersk Spot will offer shippers guaranteed equipment and space in exchange for a penalty if they don’t show up with promised cargo.

Company owner sentenced for illegally importing batteries

To avoid paying the proper import tax, Timothy Stanfield of Ready Made RC intentionally understated the value of lithium polymer batteries from China.

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