UK road freight rates soar to record levels
With the twin challenges of Brexit and the pandemic continuing to affect driver availability, UK road freight rates have hit their highest level in three years.
Source: The Loadstar
The Los Angeles Harbor Commission voted 5-0 to extend the container dwell fee programme meant to reduce congestion at the LA and LB ports until 29 April. Source: Seatrade Maritime
The Panama Canal, a pivotal artery in the heart of global trade, is currently facing an unprecedented challenge. The severe drought of 2023 has not only impacted the canal’s operations but has also sent ripples across the global maritime industry. This article delves deeper into the current situation, its implications, and the broader concerns about…
The Port of New York and New Jersey has been hit with congestion due to a spike in the number of port workers in quarantine for Covid-19. Source: Seatrade Maritime
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
Foreign container lines claim there’s an increase in direct port loadings at Indian ports due to improved cargo aggregation opportunities, presented by the modified cabotage policy. Source: The Loadstar
Two additional container berths at Ningbo-Zhoushan port have been opened temporarily for international vessels to reduce the pressure on container cargo handling. Source: Seatrade Maritime