Transporting HAZMAT materials in today’s COVID-19 world
Infectious substances are classified as Dangerous Goods and therefore certain packaging and shipping regulations must be strictly followed.
Air travel demand and the cargo impact
Many shippers and forwarders are wondering when we might return to a “normal” market condition and there are many factors that will come in to play. One of the most significant is demand for travel.
Port of Redwood City’s Zortman says imports are down but construction demand remains strong
Port of Redwood City’s Zortman says imports are down but construction demand remains strong
SeaIntelligence’s Jensen: container market recovery looks likelier in 2021… maybe
Jensen, who has been critical of the decision by ocean carriers to heavily invest in 18,000 TEU ships and larger says ports and terminals who upgraded to accommodate the mega-container ships are now paying the price with higher debt at a time of economic recession.
Opinion: U.S. and Iran Maneuvering in Tight Quarters
Recent US-Iran Gulf incident raises critical questions that beg answers.
Defense Production Act Could Expedite Medical Supplies and Help Infrastructure
Trump’s activation of Defense Production Act could expedite delivery of medical supplies, support jobs and investments in infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing and renewable energy.
How covid-19 is disrupting shipping around the US
Logistics professionals are invisible heroes, striving to maintain business as usual in the light of the outbreak.
Regulatory saga escalates on proposed Port of Vancouver container project
A regulatory saga that for several years has plagued a major container terminal project proposed by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) is showing no signs of abating, and a final decision by the Canadian federal government has been delayed until November in light of the circumstances surrounding COVID-19.
Port of Oakland Welcomes 19,200 TEU MSC Anna, one of the largest container ships to call North America
On April 16th, the Port of Oakland hosted Mediterranean Shipping Company’s MSC Anna, a 19,200 20-foot container ship, which is one of the largest container ships ever to dock at a North American port.
COVID-19: Port of LA’s Seroka outlines new challenges
Los Angeles logistics chief fast-tracking medical supplies distribution and production

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