Warning Lights Flashing At LA Ports
Port of Los Angeles, America’s largest container gateway, looks destined to max out this peak season. In fact, it may be maxing out right now, putting some Christmas retail sales at risk, analysts say.
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Port says “Come Get Your Stuff”
Port of Los Angeles officials in late March asked companies to pick up their shipments in a more timely manner. They said the container dwell time has lengthened since the pandemic began, and that this…
U.S. Keeps China’s Factories Booming
Remember all the media coverage just a few months ago about Chinese manufacturers poised to collapse due to lack of overseas buyers? It didn’t happen. Chinese factories are booming. Chinese goods are flooding into U.S…
ATA Sues Over Chassis Use
The U.S. Federeal Maritime Commission (FMC) has assigned to its Office of Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) a complaint from the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference (IMCC) alleging massive overcharges for container chassis use in recent years. FMC received the complaint from the association on Aug. 17.
Intermodal Network Drives U.S. Economy
America’s 21st-century economy rides on the back of a 21st-century intermodal network. Years in the making, this interconnected network of trucks, trains and cargo ships has turned competitors into collaborative partners, and benefited American consumers…
BNSF Wants More Intermodal Service
BNSF wants to speed up intermodal service with new capital projects so it can grab a larger piece of e-commerce freight, according to the company’s head of intermodal marketing.
BNSF, a unit of Berskshire Hathway…
Backlog May Depress Imports, Economist Says
The surge of cargo that moved through U.S. ports in December increased both wholesale and retail inventories and “until that backlog is taken care of, it will likely depress container imports for the next couple…
Selecting proper hazmat container is critical
Selecting the proper container to store and transport hazardous waste is a key factor in successfully managing wastes and complying with federal regulations. Choosing the Correct Type of Container When choosing a container,…
