Ocean Transportation

In 2016, U.S. Seaports May See Modest Growth in Container Imports

December 21, 2015

Container volume at U.S. ports is expected to grow next year, but at a slower rate of three to four percent, down from five percent in 2015, says ratings company Moody's.

Merger of Chinese Ocean Lines to Create World's Fourth-Largest Container Shipping Company

December 17, 2015

Maritime Executive

China's cabinet has approved the merger of its two biggest shipping conglomerates, China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) and China Shipping Group Company (parent of CSCL), in the government's latest effort to make the industry more competitive globally.

U.S. Ports See Final Surge Before St. Lawrence Seaway Season Closes

December 15, 2015

Chamber of Marine Commerce

The number of vessels in the Great Lakes-Seaway system exceeds the five-year average as ships deliver much-needed supplies and make a final push to export grain before the St. Lawrence Seaway closes Dec. 30.

Retailers Say Imports Will Finish Strong Despite Sluggish Holiday Sales

December 15, 2015

Wall Street Journal

Retailers predict import volumes at the nation's major container ports will finish the year on a high note despite weak demand during this year's traditional peak shipping season.

Reduce Port Congestion By Expanding Container 'Free-Flow' Systems

December 14, 2015

Brett Parker, Co-founder & President, Cargomatic

Stakeholders at U.S. ports are spending $9bn a year to accommodate the next generation of super-sized container ships. But simply expanding physical infrastructure will not be enough to mitigate port congestion. With fewer vessels moving more containers per call, U.S. ports need to fundamentally change the way containers are moved in and out of terminals.

As Rule on Ocean Container Weight Approaches, Many Unprepared to Comply

December 14, 2015

Wall Street Journal

Retailers, manufacturers and farmers worldwide are protesting a new marine shipping safety rule they say will raise transport costs and cause delays at ports worldwide.

As U.S. Becomes Net Exporter of Natural Gas, 100 Additional LNG Vessels to Be Required

December 11, 2015

Maritime Executive

The U.S. is expected to change from a net importer of natural gas to a net exporter, with those exports destined for different regions of the world, especially Asia. It's a development that could see the nation building 100 new ships, a prospect that the Government Accountability Office says could take 30 years.

Retailers Wrapping Up Holiday Merchandise Supply, Demand

December 11, 2015

NRF

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to be essentially unchanged from last year this month as stores bring in the last round of merchandise for the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

CMA CGM Agrees to Acquire NOL in All-Cash Offer

December 10, 2015

CMA CGM

CMA CGM has made an all-cash offer to acquire Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines (NOL).

WWL Boosts Frequency, Capacity in Trans-Atlantic Service

December 9, 2015

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a provider of roll-on/roll-off shipping and related logistics services, is increasing frequency and capacity in its service from Europe to the U.S. West Coast.

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