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Pitfalls increase for breakbulk importers as sanctions grow in complexity Breakbulk importers must navigate complex sanctions rules and a CBP crackdown on goods made with forced labor, attendees at JOC’s 2022 Breakbulk and Project Cargo conference were told. Shippers use contract length to navigate lack of ocean capacity In the first four months of 2022, fewer than half of ocean freight contracts signed across 13 major trade lanes have been annual in duration, as shippers try new procurement strategies to wade through constrained vessel capacity. Rising LNG-powered vessel orderbook sparks environmental concerns The number of LNG-powered dual-fuel vessels ordered by major carriers has risen sharply in the past year, but so has opposition from environmental groups that say the newbuilds will lock in fossil fuel production for decades. Indian exporters face sailing disruptions on key trades The new fiscal year has gotten off to an uneven start for Indian exporters, who are contending with port omissions and schedule rerouting on major strings to Europe and the US. 1 2 3 4 5 Previous Pause Next Stay connected with news affecting the industry with a group subscription! More News & Analysis Automation key to growth at West Coast ports: PMA-sponsored studyLongshoreman Labor Port of Mobile approves APM terminal expansionPort of Mobile Steel, other US commodity imports face severe shortage of storage space Breakbulk General Cargo Looming import surge adds urgency to Vancouver rail container backlog Terminal Operators Maersk, CMA CGM join Indian transshipment connectivity race Trade Lanes ‘Troublesome’ outlook ahead for breakbulk shippersBreakbulk Carriers Hapag-Lloyd’s box tracking salvo likely an industry-wide catalyst Supply Chain Visibility Philadelphia call added to MSC’s India-USEC servicePort of Philadelphia Rising inventories reshaping inland distribution: RyderTrucking Logistics More News & Analysis Partner Content Shippers save money, time with automated transportation bidding tools LTL Trucking Logistics Essential Reads Front-loaded imports signal LA-LB congestion relapse A coming import surge composed of early back-to-school and peak season merchandise and pent-up shipments from Shanghai has ports and terminal operators in Los Angeles and Long Beach concerned about another summer meltdown. ILA claims price fixing for berth slots at Savannah, Charleston The International Longshoremen’s Association alleges that agreements for marine terminal operations at Savannah and Charleston are anti-competitive. Empties vs. exports highlights precarious balancing act for US supply chain The matter of empty containers highlights the dizzying complexity of the modern supply chain, wherein gains for drayage truckers and marine terminals can be interpreted as a loss for exporters. Small US importers struggling as major players find inventory footing Major retailers and multinationals may have gained greater control of their container shipping supply chains, but smaller US importers lack the scale and are still scrambling for transport capacity. SE ports anticipate import surge, anchored vessels this summer Officials at the busiest ports in the southeast US believe import volumes will grow through the summer, meaning vessels will continue to anchor outside the major gateways. JOC Shipping & Logistics Pricing Hub The pricing data found here allows shippers and transport providers to more accurately benchmark and forecast for their supply chains. The various spot prices and indices are collected from third-party sources and updated weekly, monthly and quarterly, depending on the data set.Container | US Surface TransportSubscribe Now Maritime News Maritime News Shippers use contract length to navigate lack of ocean capacity In the first four months of 2022, fewer than half of ocean freight contracts signed across 13 major trade lanes have been annual in duration, as shippers try new procurement strategies to wade through constrained vessel capacity. Rising LNG-powered vessel orderbook sparks environmental concerns The number of LNG-powered dual-fuel vessels ordered by major carriers has risen sharply in the past year, but so has opposition from environmental groups that say the newbuilds will lock in fossil fuel production for decades. Indian exporters face sailing disruptions on key trades The new fiscal year has gotten off to an uneven start for Indian exporters, who are contending with port omissions and schedule rerouting on major strings to Europe and the US. Maersk, CMA CGM join Indian transshipment connectivity race Given recent challenges with connections via Colombo in Sri Lanka, carriers are turning to new transshipment options on India’s west and east coasts. Trucking News Trucking Logistics Rising inventories reshaping inland distribution: Ryder Shipper demand for more integrated port-to-door logistics is driving development of new, denser distribution networks, with facilities popping up in previously overlooked locations, Ryder System said. Irregular hours, rate instability weigh on small fleet truck drivers: SmartHop More than 40 percent of drivers at small truckload carriers surveyed by technology provider SmartHop have entered the industry over the past two years, but many are considering moving to larger carriers for stability. Asian freight surge puts pressure on NY-NJ empty box returns Seven ocean carriers blocked empty container returns to New York-New Jersey marine terminals last week as import volumes swell due to West Coast freight diversions. Knight-Swift expands LTL reach with terminal buying spree Knight-Swift now gets 13 percent of its revenue from its regional less-than-truckload subsidiaries, as it adds terminals and expands from a “super-regional” to a national footprint. Port News Port News Charleston slashes anchored vessels to lowest of major US East Coast ports Charleston has used several efficiency measures to slash the number of anchored vessels from 27 to five in two months — the lowest count of any major port along the US East Coast. Automation key to growth at West Coast ports: PMA-sponsored study A study commissioned by the Pacific Maritime Association says the automation of cargo-handling equipment at two marine terminals in Los Angeles-Long Beach resulted in more jobs for longshoremen. The ILWU disagrees. Port of Mobile approves APM terminal expansion Approval of APM’s expansion project comes as Mobile continues to see strong growth, with year-to-date volumes through March climbing 10 percent. Looming import surge adds urgency to Vancouver rail container backlog Vancouver port stakeholders say stubbornly high rail container dwell times and vessel delays at anchor have become a “new normal” that could worsen existing bottlenecks when import volumes increase as expected this summer. Technology News Technology Shippers use contract length to navigate lack of ocean capacity In the first four months of 2022, fewer than half of ocean freight contracts signed across 13 major trade lanes have been annual in duration, as shippers try new procurement strategies to wade through constrained vessel capacity. Hapag-Lloyd’s box tracking salvo likely an industry-wide catalyst Hapag-Lloyd's move to equip its entire box fleet with sensors could herald a new era that unlocks new tools beyond mere visibility for carriers, even if tracking devices aren’t a cure-all for shipper supply chain woes. Blume Global says platform downed after ‘cyber incident’ The outage on Blume Global's platform comes after a cyberattack on Expeditors International in February that crippled the forwarder’s digital operations. Public market headwinds buffet E2open’s acquisition-led growth E2open’s organic and acquisition-driven growth has it eyeing opportunities to expand revenue opportunities from existing customers, but its share price has been dragged down by public market unease. Breakbulk News Breakbulk Pitfalls increase for breakbulk importers as sanctions grow in complexity Breakbulk importers must navigate complex sanctions rules and a CBP crackdown on goods made with forced labor, attendees at JOC’s 2022 Breakbulk and Project Cargo conference were told. Steel, other US commodity imports face severe shortage of storage space Severely limited warehousing capacity at North American ports is adding to the challenges facing breakbulk shippers in 2022, attendees at JOC’s Breakbulk and Project Cargo conference were told. ‘Troublesome’ outlook ahead for breakbulk shippers Multipurpose and heavy-lift vessel capacity will remain tight for years, keeping upward pressure on pricing, carrier executives said at the JOC Breakbulk & Project Cargo conference. Offshore wind plans driving investment in installation vessels Massive investment in offshore wind energy projects planned for Asia and the US is fueling orders for installation vessels, but at least one analyst expects an equipment shortfall by the end of the decade. White Papers [eBook] Insourcing or Outsourcing Ocean Operations? Getting and Keeping Your Parcel Operations on Track in 2022 [Report] Q1’22 Xeneta Ocean Shipping Deep Dive Report More Whitepapers Most Read Articles Shippers face growing delays in Ningbo due to Shanghai cargo diversions Stakeholders growing confident ILWU contract talks won’t disrupt port operations Hapag-Lloyd hit with $882,220 US civil penalty over detention charges Container delays expected to last through H1 2023: Drewry Ripple effects of Shanghai lockdown could last years: analyst Commentary ‘Resilient’ 3PLs require flexibility, agility in disrupted supply chain Jon DeCesare, president, World Class Logistics Consulting MORE » Highly effective — and accepted — global data standard already exists Bryn Heimbeck, co-founder and president, Trade Tech Inc. 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