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Q&A: DCLI calls national chassis pool debate an illusion

31 July 2020

On the surface, a national chassis pool might appear to be a panacea for American shippers and their truckers, who continue to struggle with managing this crucial equipment for their intermodal container moves. But this type of pool would quickly prove disastrous, according to one industry representative who opposes the concept.

“We believe shippers and especially truckers are being led astray,” said Ryan Houfek, chief commercial officer of DCLI. “This one-size-fits-all approach of a single gray...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/qampa-dcli-calls-national-chassis-pool-debate-an-illusion

FreightWaves Flashback 1982: New container box stacker for Jax Port is state of the art

31 July 2020

The many industries that make up the world of freight have undergone tremendous change over the past several decades. Each Friday, FreightWaves explores the archives of American Shipper’s nearly 70-year-old collection of shipping and maritime publications to showcase interesting freight stories of long ago.

The following is an excerpt from the July 1982 edition of the Jacksonville Seafarer.

The JPA (Jacksonville Port Authority) is getting a brand new container straddle lift for its new 25-acre...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-flashback-1982-new-container-box-stacker-for-jax-port-is-state-of-the-art

Intermodal growth here to stay, says Hub Group

31 July 2020

On its Thursday evening earnings call with analysts, management from intermodal marketing company Hub Group (NASDAQ: HUBG) said several customers are approaching them to talk about peak season capacity needs. A number of customers have indicated the recent strength in demand in the West will likely continue through peak season and possibly November as inventories remain depleted and restocking continues.

Management said intermodal volumes were up 5% year-over-year in June and 8% in July,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/intermodal-growth-here-to-stay-says-hub-group

FMC examines COVID-19 impacts on New York/New Jersey ports

16 July 2020

Rebecca Dye, U.S. Federal Maritime Commission

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has entered “phase two” of a fact-finding investigation launched earlier this year by the agency into the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the regional ocean container supply chain.

Following the first phase of the investigation, which focused on the virus impacts at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, in this next phase the FMC will spotlight the ocean shipping industry’s experiences with COVID-19 at marine terminals across the New York and...

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Manufacturers adapt in uncertain times

24 May 202015 May 2020

The ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China has sparked a manufacturers migration from China to the U.S. and Southeast Asia. Many American-based companies are considering manufacturing domestically as a solution to the turbulent economic times.

One such company is CIE Manufacturing (formerly CIMC Intermodal Equipment), which is in the final stages of adding manufacturing capabilities to its North American facilities. The move will help insulate CIE from trade disruptions and allow the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/manufacturers-adapt-in-uncertain-times

FortisBC Enters First Term Agreement To Supply LNG

29 July 2019

Canadian natural gas utility FortisBC has entered into an agreement to supply LNG for Top Speed Energy Corp.
The shipment will happen from Tilbury, British Columbia, to China and will see 53,000 tonnes of LNG a year or about 60 ISO containers a week.
A strong demand for Canadian LNG in China to be expected.

FortisBC has entered into its first term supply agreement to produce liquefied natural gas (LNG) for Top Speed Energy Corp. to export to China, reports MarineLog.

The relatively small...

http://mfame.guru/fortisbc-enters-first-term-agreement-to-supply-lng/

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