New York & New Jersey has eclipsed Long Beach to become to the second-biggest US port, behind Los Angeles, which recorded a total of 467,763 teu of imports during June.
The port of NY/NJ recorded a stellar performance in June, …

Ocean carriers are becoming ever more creative with the names for huge surcharges they are loading on top of already colossal FAK rates.
The latest to land on the desks of embattled transpacific shippers is Hapag-Lloyd’s ‘value-added surcharge’ of $5,000 …

New Covid restrictions are disrupting manufacturing and logistics in South-east Asia, creating order backlogs and shipping delays.
In Malaysia, a prolonged nationwide lockdown has disrupted sectors, including automotive, semiconductors and medical equipment, according to a new report by Everstream Analytics.…

Taiwan’s Evergreen Marine Corporation has released details of the Ever Given’s scheduled port calls, following the vessel’s departure from the Suez Canal region on 7 July.
Ever Given is expected to arrive on its first port of call, Rotterdam’s Delta …

During Ramadan this year, American Airlines chief executive Doug Parker decided to fast for a day, to help him empathise with his Muslim staff.
This action, explained Sadiya Khan, air cargo director turned professional coach, exemplified humble leadership. It enabled …

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has “cautiously welcomed” the EC Fit For 55 Green Deal policy revision proposals, while also warning of a “double-dip hit” to road transport.
The so-called Fit For 55 proposals were announced by EC president …

DCT Gdańsk has appointed Charles Baker (above) as its new chief executive, replacing Cameron Thorpe, who has left to guide PSA International’s port projects in Belgium.
Mr Baker arrived at the Polish gateway after a stint as VP Americas for …