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Cargo volume up in Virginia
Port of Virginia marks six straight months of growth through November and forecasts a strong December, officials said.
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Maritime & Ocean
Cargo ports ask for $3.5 billion in federal covid relief funds
Rising costs of fighting pandemic not offset by slump in cargo value during shutdowns, AAPA says.
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Port of Los Angeles teams with IBM on cyber self-defense
$6.8 million deal will block hackers through improved information sharing between supply chain partners, firms say.
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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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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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Podcasts
The Logistics Matters podcast: Kevin Doucette of C.H. Robinson on Global Trade | Season 1 Episode 33
Global trade in light of tariffs, the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. presidential election, and the stagnant worldwide economy; automation is spurring industrial real estate; volatility continues in the truckload freight sector.
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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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