Ports continued to see strong volumes in 2021
Imports, demand for retail goods kept East Coast ports busy in 2021; infrastructure investments will lay the groundwork for continued growth in 2022, officials say.
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ARTICLES
INTERMODAL/RAIL
Intermodal is tied up in knots. When will shippers see relief?
Record import volumes have flooded an intermodal system that moves tens of millions of containers annually. Railroads are struggling to clear the backlogs, but service disruptions continue nationwide.
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Podcasts
The Logistics Matters podcast: Scott Cornell of Travelers on cargo theft | Season 2 Episode 32
Cargo theft is on the rise compared to pre-pandemic levels. Here's what thieves are stealing now, and how to protect your shipments. Also: Ports set record volumes in July; a more affordable type of truck insurance.
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East Coast ports post record July volume
Virginia and Georgia post double-digit gains, anticipate continued elevated demand through the remainder of 2021.
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U.S. ports maintain busy pace
Q1 shipment volumes bounce back, dwell times rise as the nation’s ports keep up with growing demand.
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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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Port of Virginia welcomes massive container cranes
Installment at Norfollk Inernational Terminals allows the port to service multiple ultra large container vessels at once, port officials say.
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Ports continue to rebound from spring lows
Ports of Los Angeles, Virginia post busiest September on record, driven by imports and the rush to stock up for peak holiday shopping season.
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August cargo volume up at East, West Coast ports
Imports drive growth as companies replenish warehouse inventories, retailers gear up for peak season demand.
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MARITIME/PORTS
Ports pivot as ship lines “blank” sailings to control capacity, shave costs, prop up rates
The coronavirus pandemic shook the maritime industry to its core. Ports and vessel operators moved aggressively to adapt. Where’s the light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel for ocean shippers?
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