Global produce industry shines at refreshing new convention
| November 21, 2022 | International Trade
The first-ever Global Produce & Floral Show (GPFS) burst onto the scene in Orlando Oct. 27-29.
Even in an unsettled global economy, perishables still steady
| November 21, 2022 | People | Interviews
While the global economy is slowing, buffeted by the geo-political headwinds and inflationary trends, the movement of perishables is still steady – albeit adjusting through technology and sourcing to the new post-pandemic marketplace. Greg Tuthill, CCO of SeaCube - a container leasing company, in an AJOT interview, delves into the post-pandemic complexities of the perishables trade.
Betting on berries and other healthy foods
| November 21, 2022 | International Trade
USDA’s “U.S. Agricultural Projections” report, published in February 2021, shows a 2019 value of $22.9 billion for fresh fruits and vegetables imported to the U.S.
AWO President Carpenter outlines challenges to inland waterways
| October 31, 2022 | Maritime
Aside from the current low water emergency, there are many other challenges facing inland waterways.
South Carolina’s Port of Charleston bolstering facilities while fluidly handling record volumes
| October 31, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Ports
With $2 billion in broad-ranging infrastructure investments over the past six years and numerous further enhancements under way, the South Carolina Ports Authority is fluidly moving record cargo volumes while putting in place facilities to accommodate future growth in mega-containership activity.
North Carolina’s Port of Wilmington expanding capabilities as efficient U.S. Southeast gateway
| October 31, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Ports
With extensive public and private investments delivering enhanced on-and near-port infrastructure, the North Carolina State Ports Authority is building upon already enviable efficiencies, including furthering the attractiveness of its Port of Wilmington as an uncongested gateway to U.S. Southeast markets and beyond.
The Shipping Association of New York and New Jersey: Navigating a thicket of bi-state issues
| October 31, 2022 | Maritime
President John Nardi explains the name “change,” positions on port employment issues, and interstate controversy.
Progress at the Port of NY/NJ: “Everything’s moving along.”
| October 31, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Ports
New Port Commerce Director Bethann Rooney tackles infrastructure, and environmental priorities.
Port of New York/New Jersey challenged by west-to-east cargo diversions
| October 31, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Ports
New empty container fee motivates carriers to evacuate excess boxes clogging port.
Tapping the brakes on auto industry recovery in 2022
| October 28, 2022 | Intermodal | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Trucking
After a bumpy ride in 2022, will the auto industry roll around in ’23?
A South American fruit jam in Philly
| October 28, 2022 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News
Latin American fresh produce exports to US rising
| October 28, 2022 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News
Produce imports into the United States have been growing and now account for roughly half of the country’s total consumption.
Is breakbulk the shipping solution for Latin American produce?
| October 28, 2022 | Maritime | Breakbulk News
To better manage fruit arrivals, Kopke said, “We need to move to breakbulk ships.” Fifty years ago, the Chilean business started with breakbulk service, which declined as container lines came in and offered lower freight rates. As competition decreased, container rates doubled and even tripled. Now, Kopke bemoans, “We pay more and have no service.”
Latin American grain exports land in unexpected markets
| October 28, 2022 | International Trade | Commodity
Two agricultural shipping routes this year linked with greater frequency the southern regions of South America with distant Northern Africa: Argentina with Algeria and Brazil with Morocco. Their cargo – wheat.
New technology could alleviate JFK cargo nightmare
| October 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports
In 2020 and 2021, New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport benefitted from the global trend that saw shippers increasing their reliance on air-cargo services in the face of a choked ocean-transportation system.
Key Canadian container ports engage public in sustainable expansion plans
| September 26, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Ports
Canada’s major container ports on both coasts eyeing expansion.
Russian invasion of Ukraine sparks “conflicted” outlook for forest products
| September 23, 2022 | International Trade | Commodity | Maritime | Breakbulk News
When Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine on February 24th, an uneasy quasi-war instantly become an all-out shooting conflict, triggering a cavalcade of unforeseen consequences not only for the warring parties, but the entire world.
Niche vessel design key to Great Lakes wind power
| September 23, 2022 | Project / Heavy Lift
Inflation Reduction Act attacks climate policy with support for nuclear power development
| September 23, 2022 | Energy | Alternative | Project / Heavy Lift
Although some favor renewables, U.S. government policy promotes a mix of alternative electricity generation.
Multi-purpose vessel/heavy lift ship outlook
| September 23, 2022 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project
At present we find the current state of the MPV/HL [Multi-Purpose Vessel/Heavy Lift] sector, the work-horse ships of the project business, to be in fairly good shape.
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