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Loaded container volume down nearly 13% in Oakland
Monthly results for May show that coronavirus uncertainty continues to hamper global markets, officials say.
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Maritime & Ocean
April container import statistics “significantly” better than expected
NRF and Hackett report finds U.S. ports rebounded 17% from four-year low in March, but remain well below 2019 levels.
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Maritime sector sees growing officer shortage due to competition from shore-based jobs
Shortfall could grow worse as container volumes rebound when pandemic recedes, Drewry says.
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Georgia Ports Authority accelerates dredging project
Work will deepen harbor without disrupting ship traffic, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says.
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CMA CGM donates 200,000 masks to City of Los Angeles—Covid-19 roundup for May 28
Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by DB Schenker, Premier Trailer Leasing, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Creform, ProGlove.
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Virginia expansion project nears completion
Port of Virginia takes delivery of a final group of specialized cargo cranes for capacity expansion project.
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Port of Oakland announces austerity measures to cope with “hole in the budget” caused by pandemic
Facility cuts capital improvement budget, discretionary spending, use of contractors, executive director says.
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Port of Oakland’s loaded container volume edged up in April
But officials say outlook is for reduced volume ahead as shipping lines cancel voyages due to economic downturn from coronavirus pandemic.
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April cargo volume down in South Carolina
SC Ports Authority reported lower overall volume in April due to Covid-19-related economic impact, but said fiscal year-to-date volume remains steady.
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Port of L.A. cargo volume down 15.5% so far this year
April volumes are better than expected, but forecast calls for slowdown as consumer purchasing, confidence drops, port officials say.
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