newsworthy Carrier group to accept container weights from ports, terminals June 21, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments OCEMA move lifts burden of verification from exporters.Read More
transportation report Ship in distress? Get out your wallet June 14, 2016 Toby Gooley No Comments When a ship sinks or suffers damage on the high seas, cargo owners must share the cost of setting things right—even if they weren't at fault.Read More
inbound Rolls-Royce lays out plans for autonomous cargo ships June 10, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Ship crews could control "drone ships" from shore by 2020.Read More
inbound Artist opens studio on board containership June 9, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Painter creates portraits with engine oil.Read More
newsworthy Few countries have given guidance on box-weight compliance rule, group says June 8, 2016 Mark B. Solomon No Comments NGO meeting reports just 15 percent of signatory nations have issued guidelines to meet VGM requirements.Read More
newsworthy Port of Oakland to continue nighttime operations with help of new box fee June 6, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments $30 levy per loaded box to fund labor costs for expanded night services.Read More
inbound Jacques Cousteau's famed ship hitches a ride across the Mediterranean June 6, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments CMA CGM carries the Calypso to a Turkish shipyard for repairs.Read More
newsworthy IMO urges flexibility in meeting box-weight rules, but holds fast to July 1 deadline May 25, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Authorities urged to use practical approach for first 90 days.Read More
newsworthy Proposed pact between OCEMA, six ports changes course of container weight issue May 20, 2016 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Agreement injects needed flexibility in carrier group's previously rigid stance, U.S. exporters say.Read More
newsworthy Unit of Matson liner firm launches LCL service from Asia to New York May 18, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Pricing includes "free" deliveries within 75 miles of N.J. CFS.Read More