The state government of California has moved to lease six off-dock properties, with a standing capacity of some 20,000 containers as part of a plan to ease congestion. 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
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
The crew has abandoned car-carrier Felicity Ace, which was ablaze off the Azores. The fire is estimated to have damaged cargo worth $401 million. Source: The Loadstar
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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