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Empty shipping containers face delayed returns, report finds
China and U.S. report long periods of idle container storage compared to Middle East and Europe, Container xChange says.
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Maritime & Ocean
CMA CGM says pandemic survival lessons are here to stay
Key to surviving 2020 challenges like covid, wildfires, hurricanes, and hackers was deeper communications with staff and clients, firm says.
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Exporters cheer U.S. effort to clear shipping container blockage
Federal Maritime Commission to investigate ocean carriers operating in alliances as shippers wince under late fees.
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Freight boomed in October as retailers restocked shelves
Cass Transportation report says trend will continue into 2021 as inventory remains lean, but covid resurgence looms.
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Imports fuel growth at Port of Virginia
Port sees fifth straight month of cargo growth, with 7% month-over month increase in October volume.
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Imports set peak-season record, industry groups say
Preliminary results of monthly Global Port Tracker report show 6% increase from July through October as retailers prepare for holiday season.
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Port of Virginia welcomes massive container cranes
Installment at Norfollk Inernational Terminals allows the port to service multiple ultra large container vessels at once, port officials say.
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World’s largest LNG-powered container ship makes first call in Europe
CMA CGM Jacques Saade connects Asia to Europe with a record load of nearly 21,000 full containers.
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Tropical Storm Zeta expected to regain hurricane strength and slap Gulf Coast
If it strikes U.S. on Wednesday, storm would be 11th hurricane of the season, nearly double the average of six.
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North Carolina Ferry System designated a Marine Highway Project
U.S. DOT designation clears the way for NCFS to apply for federal funding to modernize vessels, improve infrastructure at terminals.
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