newsworthy Maersk Line to charge fee for "phantom bookings" September 9, 2011 Toby Gooley No Comments Carrier will charge $100 per no-show container if shippers fail to cancel by specified time.Read More
newsworthy Import container traffic up in August September 9, 2011 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Trade volumes rise over July figures but lag behind 2010 period, trade consultancy reports.Read More
inbound New postage stamps honor U.S. Merchant Marine August 30, 2011 DC Velocity Staff No Comments The U.S. Postal Service has issued stamps featuring cargo ships from the days of sail to the container age.Read More
inbound Come sail away ... August 29, 2011 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Looking for an escape from life's daily pressures? Check out this film.Read More
newsworthy Florida railroad sitting in sweet spot as state preps for expanded Panama Canal August 22, 2011 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Florida East Coast Railway stands to cash in on increased traffic through Port of Miami.Read More
newsworthy Seaport industrial real estate showing robust growth August 11, 2011 Mark B. Solomon No Comments JLL report finds portside properties outperforming general market.Read More
newsworthy Study: Port import traffic to rebound in fall August 10, 2011 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Global Port Tracker forecasts year-over-year gains as retailers stock up for holiday season.Read More
newsworthy EPA extends SmartWay program to port drayage carriers July 1, 2011 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Financial and market incentives will encourage port truckers to switch to cleaner trucks within three years.Read More
newsworthy State of Logistics Report: U.S. logistics costs hit $1.2 trillion in 2010 June 15, 2011 James A. Cooke No Comments Expenditures up $114 billion over '09 figures.Read More
newsworthy Analyst calls further diversion of import cargo to East Coast ports "unlikely" May 18, 2011 Mark B. Solomon No Comments For most shippers, savings won't offset longer transit times, intermodal expert contends.Read More