Oakland Marine Highway still stuck

“The trends continued in February. Consumer demand remains strong in Northern California & Rocky Mountain states for imports and in Asia for the exports.”

The increase in export volume can be partially attributed to consumer demand in Asia remaining high for U.S. agricultural exports.

Ports on the east of the US face a triple challenge from the drought in Panama, the Suez Canal security issue, and the ILA’s determination to fight automation.

The northern Californian port of Oakland has launched its new Freight Intelligent Transportation System (FITS), a smart port solution that should improve the efficiency of its operations.

Norddeutsche Wasserweg Logistik (NWL – North German Waterways Logistics), a PPP in which Rhenus Group is a shareholder, together with the Weser Business Association, have proposed a regular inland navigation service to move containers between the ports of Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Bremen.

Seacor Holdings, Inc has signed a definitive agreement to sell Inland River Transport Holdings, LLC to Ingram Barge Company, LLC, a division of Ingram Marine Group