Maritime & Ocean | DC Velocity

Podcasts

The Logistics Matters podcast: Mike Klage of TOC Logistics on ocean shipping conditions | Season 2 Episode 20

To deal with backlogs, some shippers are looking at alternative ports. But will it help? Also: retailers look for new carriers and capacity; investors eye supply chain companies for new acquisitions.

May 21, 2021

No Comments

To deal with backlogs, some shippers are looking at alternative ports. But will it help? Also: retailers look for new carriers and capacity; investors eye supply chain companies for new acquisitions.

Port of Oakland joins bid for extra funding for green operations

Coalition of groups asks for $2.25 billion from California state budget surplus to accelerate conversion from diesel to electric equipment.

May 20, 2021

DC Velocity Staff

No Comments

Coalition of groups asks for $2.25 billion from California state budget surplus to accelerate conversion from diesel to electric equipment.

INBOUND

Hapag-Lloyd to “reflag” five containerships

Conversion to U.S. registry scheduled for completion by mid-August.

May 19, 2021

DC Velocity Staff

No Comments

Conversion to U.S. registry scheduled for completion by mid-August.

INBOUND

Hydrogen-powered barge set for Paris debut

Zero-emissions vessel could improve air quality in densely populated areas.

May 19, 2021

DC Velocity Staff

No Comments

Zero-emissions vessel could improve air quality in densely populated areas.

INBOUND

Think you can steer a ship through the Suez Canal?

New Web tool lets landlubbers test their piloting chops.

May 19, 2021

DC Velocity Staff

No Comments

New Web tool lets landlubbers test their piloting chops.

florida_ports_Screen_Shot_2021-05-18_at_3.08.39_PM.png

Cargo ports prepare for cash infusion from federal stimulus bill

Despite record container volumes, ports lost millions in 2020 under pandemic travel and tourism restrictions.

May 18, 2021

DC Velocity Staff

No Comments

Despite record container volumes, ports lost millions in 2020 under pandemic travel and tourism restrictions.

Port of Oakland chalks up record container trade in first quarter

“Nonstop trade surge” between U.S. and Asia driven by high consumer spending by coronavirus-weary shoppers, port says.

May 6, 2021

DC Velocity Staff

No Comments

“Nonstop trade surge” between U.S. and Asia driven by high consumer spending by coronavirus-weary shoppers, port says.

inland-port-greer-1-photo-credit-scpa-craig-lee-2-2048x1367.jpg

Report: North American ports set for strong performance in 2021

Economic rebound, anticipated GDP growth, and double-digit rise in imports to spur activity nationwide.

April 29, 2021

DC Velocity Staff

No Comments

Economic rebound, anticipated GDP growth, and double-digit rise in imports to spur activity nationwide.

Panama Canal aims to be carbon neutral by 2030

Authorities launch plans to create a greener canal, including a pilot program utilizing electric vehicles and alternative fuels to power equipment.

April 27, 2021

DC Velocity Staff

No Comments

Authorities launch plans to create a greener canal, including a pilot program utilizing electric vehicles and alternative fuels to power equipment.

THOUGHT LEADERS

The growing crisis in agriculture exports: interview with Peter Friedmann

A shortage of ocean containers needed for exports is causing a critical situation for U.S. producers of agricultural goods.

April 27, 2021

David Maloney

No Comments

A shortage of ocean containers needed for exports is causing a critical situation for U.S. producers of agricultural goods.

Maritime & Ocean RSS

Maritime & Ocean
RSS