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Podcast | The Future of Freight Consolidation

There are a number of scenarios in which freight consolidation makes sense. But getting the most out of the exercise can be tricky.

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Dockworker Union Ratifies Six-Year Contract at Eastern U.S. Ports

Employers got assurances that ILA leadership would work with local chapters to address a lack of labor reliability port operators say introduces uncertainty and makes it hard to plan.

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International Windship Association Launches Survey on Wind Propulsion Technology

The survey aims to will allow deeper understanding of the wind propulsion technology segment and low- or zero-emissions fuels and technologies.

Canopée, equipped with collapsible wings, combines diesel propulsion and wind assistance. Photo: International Windship Association

Taiwan Detains Eight Chinese Nationals After Undersea Cable Cut

It is very rare for Taiwan to detain Chinese nationals over a severed cable, an issue that’s taking on more importance not only for the government in Taipei but around the world.

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Survey: Freight Industry Prepares for Supply Chain Shocks in 2025

Also expected to throw a wrench into the works in 2025 is an anticipated shift to a more carrier-friendly freight market by the second quarter of the year.

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Port Deal Talks Between Turkey and Abu Dhabi Fall Apart

The Turkish government has been negotiating with a group controlled by Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund since 2023.

Ship-to-shore cranes and shipping containers at the commercial Port of Izmir, also known as Alsancak Port. Photo: Moe Zoyari / Bloomberg

Unions Urge Trump to Act as China Continues to Outpace U.S. Shipbuilding

The unions estimate that China manufactured more than 1,000 ships in 2023, compared to fewer than 10 made by the U.S. in that same year.

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SoCal Ports Saw Record January Ahead of Trump Tariffs

Cargo handlers at the Port of Los Angeles moved a total of 924,245 containers in January, an 8% increase over the same period last year.

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Shipping Giants Ask Watchdog to Avoid Biofuels in Green Push

The alert from shipping companies comes as the IMO hosts an event in London this week to debate measures to reduce the sector’s carbon footprint.

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ILA Sets Date for Members to Vote on New Contract

The benefits outlined in the deal will apply retroactively going back to October 2024, and will remain in effect through September 2030.

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Red Sea Ship Traffic Slow to Resume as Ceasefire Risks Swirl

Top executives from the world’s biggest shipping companies have cautioned that any return to the Red Sea is likely to be slow given the volatility of tensions in the Middle East.

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Chinese Ports See Record Traffic Ahead of U.S. Tariffs, Lunar New Year

Shanghai’s port processed a record 5 million containers in January, well above any previous month according to data going back to 2007.

Gantry cranes and shipping containers at the Yangshan Deepwater Port in Shanghai, China. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

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