Maritime & Ocean

Ports continue to see rebound from spring lows

Ports continue to rebound from spring lows

Ports of Los Angeles, Virginia post busiest September on record, driven by imports and the rush to stock up for peak holiday shopping season.

October 16, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Ports of Los Angeles, Virginia post busiest September on record, driven by imports and the rush to stock up for peak holiday shopping season.

Consumer spending drives V-shaped recovery from pandemic recession, Drewry says

E-commerce shopping soars as buyers find more cash in their pockets after shutdowns cancel costs of commuting, vacations, and entertainment.

October 16, 2020

Ben Ames

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E-commerce shopping soars as buyers find more cash in their pockets after shutdowns cancel costs of commuting, vacations, and entertainment.

September imports up nearly 11% in Oakland

Port of Oakland posts strong cargo volume as retailers prep for peak season and hedge against potential Covid-19 spike.

October 14, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Port of Oakland posts strong cargo volume as retailers prep for peak season and hedge against potential Covid-19 spike.

Rail-mounted gantry cranes at Savannah's Mason Mega Rail terminal

Monthly cargo volume rising at East Coast ports

Port of Savannah on pace to hit record September, New York/New Jersey reports record imports in August.

September 30, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Port of Savannah on pace to hit record September, New York/New Jersey reports record imports in August.

INBOUND

Welcome aboard: Produce giant adds six energy-efficient containerships to fleet

Fresh Del Monte Produce says the move will save nearly 19 thousand metric tons of fuel a year.

September 21, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Fresh Del Monte Produce says the move will save nearly 19 thousand metric tons of fuel a year.

Podcasts

The Logistics Matters podcast: National Truck Driver Appreciation Week; e-commerce shopping continues to surge; the nation's ocean ports see a solid rebound | Season 1 Episode 24

Randy Guillot of the American Trucking Associations talks about the vital role truck drivers play in keeping goods moving during the pandemic; also: the numbers on e-commerce growth; what's driving U.S. ports' rebound?

September 18, 2020

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Randy Guillot of the American Trucking Associations talks about the vital role truck drivers play in keeping goods moving during the pandemic; also: the numbers on e-commerce growth; what's driving U.S. ports' rebound?