newsworthy Canal expansion fuels Panama's hopes of becoming supply chain powerhouse March 23, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Canal Authority executive says goal is to make country a major trans-shipment center.Read More
newsworthy Private equity firm takes control of ocean e-commerce portal Inttra February 9, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Baltimore-based ABS Capital Partners acquires 51 percent ownership stake with $30 million investment.Read More
newsworthy Customs begins enforcing 10 + 2 rule with gentler touch than expected January 26, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Agency surprises import community by adopting relatively lenient approach to implementing import filing standards.Read More
newsworthy Shippers balk at "emergency" surcharge January 22, 2010 Toby Gooley No Comments Members of an Asian shipper group are up in arms over trans-Pacific ocean carriers' new "emergency revenue charge."Read More
inbound Cold-ironing to have electrifying effect on California port January 18, 2010 DC Velocity Staff No Comments APL's switch to electrified berths at Port of Oakland expected to cut vessel emissions by 50,000 pounds a year.Read More
newsworthy Container import volumes rise after 30-month decline January 11, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments December Port Tracker report shows first year-over-year gains in retail container traffic since mid-2007.Read More
special report Commentary: Firearms are our best defense against pirates December 28, 2009 Steve Geary No Comments The decision to arm merchant ships may carry some risks. But it also appears to be our best hope for keeping crew members out of harm's way.Read More
newsworthy FMC reverses policy on unlicensed ocean intermediaries December 10, 2009 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Court ruling compels Federal Maritime Commission to open door for relationships between licensed, unlicensed ocean intermediaries.Read More
newsworthy Tide may be changing for ocean imports November 23, 2009 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Monthly "Port Tracker" report says recovery could begin in February 2010.Read More
vertical focus Toy shippers in need of holiday miracle November 19, 2009 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Tepid demand, ocean capacity shortfalls, and tougher product safety rules have set up the toy business for a lump of coal this season.Read More