Global Gateways

U.S. Vessel Imports Drop 3.7 Percent in June

July 20, 2012

Zepol Corporation, a trade intelligence company, reports that U.S. import shipment volume for June, measured in TEUs, was down 3.7 percent from May, but is up 4.4 percent from June 2011. Similarly, Q2 of 2012 has topped last year at this time by 4.7 percent. Although there was a drop from last month, June had the second-highest TEU imports so far this year, outdoing January by a slight 1 percent. Last year saw a comparable trend in the summer months with a moderate dip in June, but spikes in July and August.

Retail Container Imports Expected to Increase 1.6 Percent in July

July 18, 2012

National Retail Federation

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 1.6 percent in July compared with the same month last year, and modest year-over-year increases are expected through the holiday season shipping cycle, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Retail Organization Urges East Coast Ports and Longshoremen to Avoid Work Stoppage

July 18, 2012

RILA

In a letter sent today, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) urged the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance Ltd. to reach a contract agreement well in advance of the September 30 deadline in order to prevent a disruption to the flow of goods and the lasting economic affects that would result.

FPS Lanka's Project Forwarding, 3PL Arm Sets Up New Logistics Center

July 18, 2012

Famous Pacific Shipping Lanka

Projects FPS, the new project-forwarding and third-party logistics arm of Famous Pacific Shipping Lanka, has created a dedicated logistics center at the Port of Colombo in Sri Lanka.

Long Beach Port Offers Rail Incentives to Shipping Lines

July 16, 2012

JOC Sailings

The Port of Long Beach plans to provide an incentive payment to ocean carriers in hopes of attracting more intermodal rail cargo to the port.

Port Association Official Urges Quicker Action on Worker ID Cards

July 5, 2012

JOC Sailings

The American Association of Port Authorities says delays in setting technical specifications for Transportation Worker Identification Credential card scanners could force ports to shoulder extra costs.

CaroTrans Opens Office in Le Havre; Launches LCL Services to Colombia

June 29, 2012

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, a non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has opened a branch office in Le Havre, France.

Despite Uncertain Times, Growth Steady at North European Containerports, Study Finds

June 22, 2012

Ocean Shipping Consultants

The North European containerport market bounced back strongly from the economic downturn. Total demand reached 57.9 million TEUs in 2011, representing an increase of 22 percent since 2009. The eastern Baltic is seeing particularly strong growth.

U.S. Ports in Multibillion-Dollar War to Take Import-Export Business from Each Other

June 19, 2012

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

U.S. ports plan to spend more than $46bn over the next five years in anticipation of fierce global competition for exports and imports, a report by the American Association of Port Authorities shows.

Vessel Imports Rise Another 5.6 Percent in May

June 18, 2012

Zepol Corporation

International trade data indicates that U.S. import shipment volume for May, measured in TEUs, increased 5.6 percent from April and 3.5 percent from May 2011.

Global Gateways

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding global seaports and airports and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering goods to more international customers than ever before through global ports and free and foreign trade zones. As infrastructure around these global gateways continues to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply chain operations through their strategic use of global seaports and airports.