To promote the US exports and curb carriers’ power over bot container service and equipment fees charged to shippers, the U.S. Senate introduced a new, flexible version of the bill on Thursday. Source: Logistics Insider
About 1,700 dockworkers at West Coast ports have tested positive for Covid-19 in January alone, stretching capacity at the country’s busiest gateway for shipping containers. Source: Supply Chain Brain
100+ companies and associations representing the US agricultural industry are demanding a bill addressing ‘unreasonable ocean carrier practices that are undermining US export competitiveness.’ Source: The Loadstar
As long-staying cargo in the ports reduces further, the Ports of LA and LB have now delayed the introduction of container dwell fees until at least 28 January. Source: Seatrade Maritime
The Port of Los Angeles handled a record 10.7m TEU in 2021, a year that was characterised by congestion and ever-growing queues of ships. Source: Seatrade Maritime