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Trucking Case Against Ocean Carriers Can Advance, Judge Rules

A case that alleges ocean carriers are overcharging truckers for use of container chassis at ports will proceed after a judge denied a request for dismissal filed by the defendants.

November 19, 2020
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Ports See Huge Volume Swings in 2020

Amid these dramatic swings in demand, ports have continued to pursue infrastructure improvement projects.

November 13, 2020
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Ports Report Strong September as Retailers Restock

Just months after cargo volumes plunged amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation’s ports are staging a comeback as falling product inventory levels at warehouses, stores and medical facilities are being quickly replenished.

October 22, 2020
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DOT Awards $220 Million for Port Infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $220 million in grants to improve port infrastructure, including facilities used by freight vehicles.

October 16, 2020
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Nation’s Ports Show Signs of Recovery as Imports Surge

The Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s busiest seaport, hit an all-time record in August, processing 12% more volume that totaled 961,833 20-foot-equivalent units (TEUs).

September 22, 2020
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Kentucky Officials Award Funds to Freight-Moving River Ports

Kentucky officials recently announced $450,000 has been awarded to five river ports to assist with critical repairs and equipment improvements.

September 11, 2020
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Ports Say Business Beginning to Recover

The nation’s ports are seeing some improvement in business even as the U.S. economy continues to struggle amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 26, 2020
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Labor Abuse Allegations Tie Up Ships in Australia Ports

Australian authorities detained at least two cargo ships for alleged labor violations related to demands from seafarers to be sent home, some of whom have spent more than a year at sea.

August 12, 2020
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COVID-19 Continues to Damage Business at Nation’s Ports on Both Coasts

The COVID-19 pandemic and Trump administration trade policies with China will result in at least a 15% drop in cargo this year at the Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s busiest seaport.

July 17, 2020
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What a Manufacturing Shift Away From China Could Mean for Trucking

How will U.S. trucking be affected if certain businesses move out of China and into other parts of Asia or even to North America?

July 8, 2020