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West coast ports announce fourth attempt to clear container backlog

Initiative would shift inventory to Utah for inland transport, following other plans to charge carriers for slow box moves, stack containers in higher piles, and run ports 24/7.

October 28, 2021

Ben Ames

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Initiative would shift inventory to Utah for inland transport, following other plans to charge carriers for slow box moves, stack containers in higher piles, and run ports 24/7.

West Coast ports to expand operations, tackle bottlenecks

As government leaders and the private sector attempt to address supply chain problems, industry experts say delays, disruptions will last well into 2022.

October 14, 2021

Victoria Kickham

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As government leaders and the private sector attempt to address supply chain problems, industry experts say delays, disruptions will last well into 2022.

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Facing an unprecedented surge, where do ports and container lines go from here?

As the economy recovers from the pandemic, consumers are buying, businesses are reopening, and maritime operators are in a titanic struggle to process record-breaking cargo volumes. Next up: peak season.

July 21, 2021

Gary Frantz

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As the economy recovers from the pandemic, consumers are buying, businesses are reopening, and maritime operators are in a titanic struggle to process record-breaking cargo volumes. Next up: peak season.

Port of Long Beach reports strong June

Officials report 20% increase in volume for the month; say e-commerce will drive cargo movement through the rest of the year.

July 9, 2021

DC Velocity Staff

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Officials report 20% increase in volume for the month; say e-commerce will drive cargo movement through the rest of the year.

MARITME/PORTS

For container lines and ports, what a difference a year makes

A year ago, maritime operators were laying up ships and canceling sailings. By the close of 2020, ship lines were awash with freight, swamping U.S. ports. What’s next?

December 24, 2020

Gary Frantz

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A year ago, maritime operators were laying up ships and canceling sailings. By the close of 2020, ship lines were awash with freight, swamping U.S. ports. What’s next?

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Maritime industry braces for sea-change

January 13, 2020

Gary Frantz

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For ocean carriers, 2020 will be a year of reckoning, as regulatory and market pressures force them to shelve expansion plans and slash costs. But over at the nation's ports, it's a different story.

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The cost of tariffs

September 4, 2019

David Maloney

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With the latest round of tariffs hitting this month, we take a look at their effects.

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U.S. ports underpin hot economy with record volumes, rapid growth

August 12, 2019

Gary Frantz

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Like the proverbial rising tide, the buoyant economy has lifted the fortunes of many U.S. ports. But how long can the good times last?

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Trade experts counsel measured response to China tariffs

April 22, 2019

Toby Gooley

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Warning there may be more pain ahead, speakers at an international trade conference offered do's and don'ts for mitigating the impact of higher tariffs on Chinese goods.

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