Joe Biden says he won't stop a mass strike by port workers

2024-09-26

Several industry groups are calling on the U.S. government to intervene in the strike, but President Joe Biden recently said he would not stop a mass strike by port workers.

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Another dangerous goods concealment, Guangzhou will crack down on it

2024-09-26

Guangzhou Nansha Marine Department recently seized a dangerous goods misrepresentation in Nansha Port area, which is the fourth consecutive case of misrepresentation and concealment uncovered by Guangzhou maritime department in the past month.

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Maersk, Evergreen, Yangming Shipping announced the US East port surcharge

2024-09-26

Maersk will apply a local port disruption surcharge, a port congestion surcharge for Yangming Shipping and an emergency port surcharge for Eva Shipping for all shipments to and from the US East Coast and Gulf Coast.

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Rail operators draw up emergency measures in response to port strikes in eastern United States

2024-09-25

The prospect of a strike at ports in the eastern United States and the Gulf Coast is growing, with shipping companies making contingency plans to halt inland cargo shipments and announcing new congestion-related surcharges.

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Up to $3,000 surcharge, ONE encourages shippers to pick up their goods in advance

2024-09-25

Due to fears of a strike on the East Coast of the United States, shipping companies have introduced disruption surcharges, and ONE encouraged shippers to pick up containers before September 30.

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15 ships, dry bulk shipping industry again exposed important acquisitions

2024-09-25

Following Star Bulk's acquisition of Eagle Bulk, the dry bulk shipping industry has seen another major acquisition, with M.T. Maritime Management selling its 15-vessel handysize fleet.

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FMC warns: During the strike at the eastern port of the United States, illegal charging of additional fees will be prosecuted

2024-09-25

The FMC issued a notice saying that all other fees and surcharges must be reasonable during the potential strike at the US East and US Gulf ports, or it will investigate all information about the illegal conduct of shipping companies.

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Export forwarders should be aware that the country will strictly inspect imported electronic equipment

2024-09-25

Iraq issued a statement stressing the need to step up security checks on imported products, especially electronic equipment.

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CMA CGM is buying Brazil's largest port terminal operator for a nearly 48% stake

2024-09-24

CMA CGM has agreed to buy a nearly 48 percent stake in Santos Brasil, Brazil's largest port terminal operator, from Brazilian fund manager Opportunity.

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A new China-Europe express line from Wuhan to Sweden was launched

2024-09-24

The China-Europe Express opened a new route from Wuhan to Sweden, which will run for about 23 days, saving half of the time compared with traditional transportation methods.

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