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Ocean carriers have become the standard for connecting trading partners from different geographies, especially when large volumes of freight must be sent over significant distances. Freight costs on carriers are among the lowest available, making these remarkable ocean liners the preferred choice for shipments that are not adversely impacted by a longer transportation time – anywhere from 10 to 30 days. However, maintaining these lower costs has been a challenge in an asset-heavy, highly competitive industry that requires considerable financial investment – not just in the ships themselves, but in fuel and carriers as well. This may be one reason why many major carriers have expanded their services to also incorporate freight consolidation, warehousing, and truck and rail service, so shipments can literally now be made door-to-door rather than port-to-port.

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Virginia and Baltimore Companies Unite to Solve Shipping Challenges Post-Bridge Collapse

Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, companies from Virginia and Baltimore have banded together to… Read More

US carrier Matson adopted new environmentally responsible policy for disposing of ships which carried export cargo and import cargo in international trade.

Matson Adopts Safe Ship Recycling Policy

Peter Buxbaum 8:00 AM  10/1/2015

The non-governmental organization Shipbreaking Platform applauded the U.S. shipping company Matson, Inc. for committing to recycle its old ships only… Read More

New auto service at Florida port will carry shipments of export cargo and shipments of import cargo in international trade by ocean carrier NYK.

Port Canaveral Hosts New Auto Service

Haylle Sok 3:00 AM  9/30/2015

NYK has signed a one-year trial agreement with Port Canaveral to provide a monthly roll-on/roll-off (ro/ro) service connecting the Florida… Read More

New service from ocean carrier SC Line under new U.S.-Cuba arrangement will allow more import cargo and export cargo to flow in international trade between the two countries.

SC Line Enters New Era Linking U.S. and Cuba

Peter Buxbaum 5:00 AM  9/28/2015

On September 20, the roll-on/roll-off (ro/ro) vessel Caroline Russ berthed at the Cuban port of Mariel, completing the first regular… Read More

Crowley's new vessels will allow the ocean carrier to deliver larger volumes of shipments of export cargo and shipments of import cargo in international trade.

Construction of Crowley’s New LNG-Powered ConRo Ships Progresses

Haylle Sok 5:00 AM  9/25/2015

The construction of Crowley Maritime’s first two liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered liner ships have taken major steps toward completion. Construction… Read More

Launching of AAL Canada will allow the carrier to provide better logistics and supply chain services to shippers of export cargo and import cargo in international trade.

AAL Canada Launched in Vancouver

Haylle Sok 4:00 AM  9/24/2015

AAL, a global breakbulk and heavy lift operator, announced the opening of a new office in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada…. Read More

Hamburg Sud has added new contaners to its fleet equipped with technology that optimize temperature control for perishable cargo of imports and exports in international trade while in transit.

Hamburg Süd Adds Carrier Transicold XtendFRESH Technology to Reefer Container Fleet

Peter Buxbaum 6:00 AM  9/22/2015

Hamburg Süd, recently added 400 refrigerated containers equipped with Carrier Transicold’s XtendFRESH atmosphere control system to its fleet. The ship… Read More

New terminal in Rotterdam will service as ocean carrier MOL's European hub, allowing the ship line to handle more shipments of import cargo and export cargo to and from Europe.

MOL Opens Rotterdam World Gateway

Peter Buxbaum 7:00 AM  9/16/2015

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that its new joint venture container terminal, Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG), located at Maasvlakte 2… Read More

The Ocean Three alliance of ocean carriers announced consolidation of Asia-Europe routes on which they carry shipments of export cargo and shipments of import cargo for their customers' logistics and supply chain needs.

Ocean Three Alliance Carriers Consolidate Asia-Europe Routes

Haylle Sok 7:00 AM  9/15/2015

Ocean Three Alliance partners, CMA CGM, CSCL, and UASH, announced the consolidation of two Asia-Europe routes, aiming to reduce capacity… Read More

Average operating margins of the largest container shipping companies, carrying shipments of export caqargo anf shipments of import cargo in international trade, was down on the quarter and up on the year.

Ocean Carriers’ Operating Margins Down in Second Quarter But Up Over Last Year

Haylle Sok 6:00 AM  9/15/2015

The average operating margin of 14 large container shipping companies slipped in the second quarter of 2015. Margins averaged 5.2… Read More

Evergreen has ordered 20 new vessels for intra-Asian trade enabling the carrier to increase capacity for carrying shipments of import cargo and shipments of export cargo in that region.

Evergreen Orders Ten 2,800 TEU Class Vessels from Imabari

Peter Buxbaum 8:00 AM  9/14/2015

Evergreen Group signed an order last week with Japanese shipbuilder Imabari for ten 2,800 TEU class B-type vessels.  These are… Read More

The traffic jam in San Francisco Bay has eased, making it easier for the Port of Oakland to timely handle shipments of import cargo and shipments of export cargo.

Traffic Jam in San Francisco Bay Said to be Easing

Haylle Sok 4:00 AM  9/14/2015

A backlog of container ships crowding San Francisco Bay is fading, the Port of Oakland claims. The port recently reported… Read More

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