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by Staff, on Jan 21, 2024 7:39:14 PM

Produce companies have expanded their container logistics capabilities after pandemic-related supply chain issues presented new challenges and opportunities. Specifically, Dole Food Co. launched a new shipping service through its marine …

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Topics:Ocean/InternationalIndustry News

by Staff, on Jan 8, 2024 12:28:29 PM

Houthi rebel attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea persist - leading to the rerouting of ocean container traffic away from the Suez Canal. Despite the presence of the …

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Topics:Ocean/InternationalIndustry News

by Staff, on Jun 26, 2023 12:18:26 PM

President Joe Biden, several ports and industry trade groups all expressed relief and support for the tentative deal. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association …

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Topics:Ocean/International

by Staff, on Jun 21, 2022 11:00:32 AM

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act allows for more enforcement of rising fees and reduces export backlogs. But some food shippers say the law isn’t a perfect “silver bullet.” On June …

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Topics:Ocean/International

by Staff, on May 24, 2022 9:38:05 AM

The National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC) wants regulators to have more oversight over intermodal cargo and ensure that costs associated with dwell fees aren’t passed along to customers. NSAC, a …

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Topics:Ocean/InternationalRail/Intermodal

by Staff, on Mar 3, 2022 11:29:41 PM

On Feb 24, a nation’s nightmare came true when Russian tanks and troops crossed Ukraine's eastern border and charged towards Kiev. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, seen by many as …

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Topics:TransportationOcean/International

by Brian Everett, Publisher, on Dec 1, 2021 9:07:00 AM

Food Shippers of America (FSA) is introducing its newly designed and formatted e-newsletter, Food For Thought, on Dec. 22. After thorough member research and gaining a voice of the food …

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