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December cargo volume up in Houston, Oakland
Imports drive monthly increases, but total volume for 2020 fails to surpass 2019 levels, officials in both regions say.
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Maritime & Ocean
East Coast ports set record volumes in December
Port officials report strong finish to 2020 despite challenging trade environment and pandemic.
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NRF: 2020 Retail imports may break record despite pandemic
November imports were up nearly 25% year-over-year and December projections coud help the year end on a high note, Global Port Tracker report shows.
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Podcasts
The Logistics Matters podcast: Zac Rogers of Colorado State University on logistics conditions in early 2021 | Season 2 Episode 1
The latest Logistics Managers' Index figures; capacity remains tight for shippers; assuring safety for container cargo.
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Shippers brace for tight capacity trend to continue in 2021
Pandemic uncertainty and pent-up demand combine to squeeze available space on trucks, planes, and ships.
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Port of Oakland extends 2016 minority hiring program for another five years
Deal prepares for post-Covid building projects, following a year of racial tensions triggered by police brutality, PPE shortages.
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Cargo ports cheer harbor funding in year-end federal spending bills
Port groups see overdue maintenance and pandemic relief in appropriation, stimulus, and defense bills.
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MARITME/PORTS
For container lines and ports, what a difference a year makes
A year ago, maritime operators were laying up ships and canceling sailings. By the close of 2020, ship lines were awash with freight, swamping U.S. ports. What’s next?
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Giant container cranes are en route to Oakland
Marine terminal operator invests in Port of Oakland’s tallest cranes to handle ultra-large container ships.
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CMA CGM adds capacity to meet demand on Asia-Europe routes
More vessels and services designed to address container shortages and port bottlenecks aim to keep supply lines running through peak season and into 2021.
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