A strike slated to start by 600 unionized ship and dock foremen in British Columbia has been averted because of a decision announced Sunday by the Canada Industrial Relations Board.

On June 25th Alan McCorkle, President and CEO of Yusen Terminals located at the Port of Los Angeles showcased the acquisition of new battery-powered top handlers that will speed the transition from diesel technology to zero emission technology.

In an interview with AJOT, McCorkle provided a very detailed breakdown of the challenges facing a marine terminal transitioning from diesel to zero emissions but concluded that the transition would eventually save terminals money

The United States must renew its commitment to a strong, reliable American maritime capability to confront emerging threats. China’s aggressive shipping expansion poses significant challenges to the United States and our allies.

C.H. Robinson’s Ali Ashraf, director of North American ocean services, and Greg Scott, global director of LCL, provide insights on the current ocean spot rate environment as rates continue to rise amidst disruption. Shippers should expect volatility to continue.

Republican and Democratic Congressional representatives recently issued the Congressional Guidance for a National Maritime Strategy.

During a briefing for AJOT by Port officials on June 14th, the following upgrades to the Port’s infrastructure were emphasized

The Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are the core of the largest trade complex in North America and support jobs nationwide.

In an exclusive interview with AJOT at Wan Hai’s corporate headquarters in Taipei, Chen said that Wan Hai, Evergreen, and Yang Ming continue to invest in their container terminal assets because of growing imports into Taiwan...

The breakbulk cargo industry fills a valuable need by transporting equipment needed for farms, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, products that do not fit standard shipping containers.