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Posted by Daniel Shlifer on Thu, Nov 17, 2011 @ 12:47 PM
3/20/2012
Air / Ocean freight news
News from JOC
Long Beach Welcomes Its Biggest-Ever Ship
The Port of Long Beach has welcomed what it billed as the largest container ship ever to call at a North American port. Mediterranean Shipping Co.'s Fabiola, with a capacity of 12,500 20-foot container units, called at the Total Terminals International facility in Long Beach on March 16.
Port Labor: Striking a Balance
When International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett warned some 1,600 Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference attendees this month that labor negotiations could produce a strike this fall, shippers immediately got on their cell phones to discuss alternatives.
Freight Payment: Transactional Transparency
Transactional freight payment data is the mother lode of logistics information, the bedrock on which strategic benchmarking and transportation modeling rests.
Africa Trade: Rebranding the Dark Continent
Until recently, the word "Africa" rarely appeared in any sentence mentioning "economic opportunity." For decades, Africa instead was all but synonymous with "poverty," "disease" and "dictatorship.
UPS to Buy TNT Express for $6.8 Billion
United Parcel Service on Monday agreed to acquire TNT Express, Europe's second-largest package delivery company, in a $6.8 billion all-cash deal that will create the world's biggest logistics group with more than $60 billion annual sales.
Freight Cars in Storage
In the fifth consecutive month of growth, 6,269 units entered storage in February for a total of 289,505 units or 19 percent of the overall fleet in storage as of March 1. At its peak, July 1, 2009, 31.9 percent of the North American fleet or 527,060 units were in storage.
Cargo Soars 18.6 Percent at Hong Kong Airport
Air Cargo throughput at Hong Kong International Airport escalated last month, but managers say the spike was due to the timing of Chinese New Year rather than an export recovery in China.
3/20/12
Senate Approves Highway Bill
The Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a transportation bill that would provide $109 billion over two years for highway programs, and calls for procedural changes to streamline government approval processes for surface transportation projects.
Intermodal Volume on US Railroads Climbs 6 Percent
Intermodal volume hauled by major U.S. railroads rose 6 percent year-over-year in the week ending March 3, pushing intermodal traffic to the third highest ever in February, according to the Association of American Railroads.
Diesel Prices Inch Up 2.9 Cents
Diesel prices across the U.S. rose at the slowest pace in three weeks, climbing 2.9 cents in the week ending March 12 as oil prices fell at the end of trading for the first time in four days.
NJ, NY Lawmakers to Address Port Tolls
State legislators from both sides of the Hudson River will hold a joint hearing in April to examine what they are calling the "lack of accountability" of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
CP to Open North Dakota Crude Oil Facility
Canadian Pacific Railway said it would further tap the Bakken crude oil boom this summer by opening a North Dakota hub initially capable of handling 35,000 barrels daily.
3/9/12
RECORD EXPORTS AT THE PORT OF L.A.
The Port of L.A. is setting export records. LEARN why and how the Port is bucking the national trend.
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3/8/2012
News from JOC
Intermodal Shipping: Building a Better Intermodal Ride
Maersk Line and BNSF offer day-definite intermodal delivery from Los Angeles to five inland destinations
Logistics: Helping Shippers See More Clearly
New technologies help take the guesswork out of the supply chain, keeping goods and cash flowing
Trucking: The Road to the Ocean
Solidly profitable LTL trucker ODFL is expanding its drayage operations, with an eye on the trans-Pacific
Maersk Vows to Defend Market Share Gains
Maersk Line will not allow its renewed focus on profitability rather than cargo volume to eat into the significant gains in market share it achieved in 2011, the carrier said on Monday.
Cosco, China Shipping Consider More Vessel Sharing Pacts
Cosco Container Lines and China Shipping Container Lines are looking to expand their vessel sharing agreements on China coastal and intra-Asia trade lanes to other routes, said Capt. Wei Jiafu, chairman of the Cosco Group.
Truck Volume Forecast to Grow 3.9 Percent in 2012
The trucking industry will outperform the U.S. economy this year, with truck freight growing 3.9 percent, greater than overall GDP, according to FTR Associates.
Asia-Pacific Airlines' Freight Traffic
Asia-Pacific based airline traffic in calendar 2011 declined 4.8 percent year-over-year as freight capacity inched ahead 0.1 percent. In contrast, January 2012 traffic plunged 13.7 percent and capacity declined 5.3 percent. The calendar 2011 cargo load factor was 66.6 percent, off 3.4 percentage points year-over-year, while January's cargo load factor was 65.3 percent, off 5.7 percentage points year-over-year.
UASC Seeks Second GRI on Asia-Europe Trade
United Arab Shipping joins other major ocean carriers in seeking a second general rate increase this year on the troubled Asia-Europe trade lanes.
Chinese Manufacturing Expands on Export Order Rise
Chinese manufacturing in February expanded at the fastest pace in five months, as export orders surged after a production lull caused by Lunar New Year celebrations.
Indonesia Poised for Major Logistics Growth
Indonesia will see rapid growth in logistics demand this year but needs huge investment in transport infrastructure to realize its true potential, according to one leading analyst.
Saudi Airlines Cargo to Fly to Saigon
Saudi Airlines Cargo will launch a twice-weekly B747 freighter service to Saigon, Vietnam, on March 25, linking the Southeast Asian country to the Middle East and Frankfurt, Germany.
12:31 PM 2/27/12
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2/27/2012
News from JOC
US Shipments Index Grows 3.6 Percent
The Cass Freight Index for U.S. domestic shipments pushed up 3.6 percent year-over-year in January, maintaining steady seasonal growth and reaching the strongest point for the month in four years.
Senate Passes FAA Authorization Bill, Sends to Obama
A bill authorizing the operations of the Federal Aviation Administration for another four years was sent to President Obama for approval after the Senate voted 75-20 in favour of the legislation Tuesday.
ILWU to Handle First Vessel at EGT Grain Terminal
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union members on Tuesday will help load the first vessel to arrive at the new EGT export grain terminal in Longview, Wash., putting an end of months of rancor between the union and terminal management.
Korean's Busan Port to Build Mega Logistics Park
The port of Busan is building a 22 million-square-foot distribution park to meet the demand for manufacturing, packaging, and assembly at the South Korean hub.
HHLA Boosted Traffic, Revenue, Profit in 2011
HHLA, Hamburg's biggest stevedore, boosted container traffic 21.3 percent in 2011 from a year ago, significantly outpacing growth in Antwerp and Rotterdam to boost its market share in the fiercely competitive northwest European port range.
Zim to Raise Rates From India to Europe $750
Zim Integrated Shipping Services will raise its rates on westbound trade from the Indian subcontinent to Europe by $750 per 20-foot container, starting March 1.
Air France-KLM Traffic Slumped 10.3 Percent Last Month
Air France-KLM blamed a weak global economy and the timing of the Chinese New Year for cargo revenue slumping 10.3 percent in January from a year ago.
Korean Air Adds Freighters to Trans-Pacific, Europe Services
Korean Air said it will strengthen its cargo operations on a trans-Pacific and a North Europe service by adding a new freighter to each.
1/27/12
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Truck Tonnage Soars at Strongest Rate Since 1998
For-hire truck tonnage rose 5.9 percent in 2011, the biggest year-over-year freight gain for trucking since 1998, the American Trucking Associations said Tuesday.
KCS Boosts Profit 85 Percent on Record Hauls
Kansas City Southern Railway saw fourth-quarter profit skyrocketed 84.6 percent year-over-year to $95.6 million, as the railroad's 11 percent jump in revenue set quarterly and annual records.
Far East Land Bridge Begins Europe-China Rail Service
Far East Land Bridge will launch a new rail service in March linking Europe to the thriving manufacturing center of Chongqing in central China.
Compromise Clears Path for FAA Authorization
Congress is closer to finally completing a long-term measure authorizing the Federal Aviation Administration after reaching a compromise on labor provisions that have kept the agency in near limbo for nearly five years.
Atlantic Ro-Ro Launches Tampa-Russia Service
Atlantic Ro-Ro Carriers launched a general cargo service between the Port of Tampa and the Port of St. Petersburg.
Sri Lankan Group Sells Colombo Port Stake
Sri Lankan conglomerate Aitken Spence agreed to sell its 30 percent stake in the Colombo International Container Terminals to China Merchants Holdings, the majority stakeholder in the $500 million project.
Japan-Peru Free Trade Pact Takes Effect in March
A free trade agreement between Japan and Peru will take effect March 1, eliminating import tariffs on almost all products traded between the two countries within 10 years, the Japanese government said Tuesday.
Harley-Davidson Shipments Up Nearly 11 Percent
Global economic headwinds aren't slowing Harley-Davidson. The iconic motorcycle maker bolstered its profits as it increased sales and shipments in 2011.
Emirates SkyCargo Expands Dubai-Africa Service
Emirates SkyCargo will further boost cargo capacity to Africa in early February by adding five weekly flights from Dubai to the capitals of Zambia and Zimbabwe.
1/20/12
All domestic & international indicators show that our exports will continue to improve through 2012. If so, to our manufacturers & traders, ETC International Freight System is your logistical vehicle to your overseas shipments.
News from JOC
Ports/Terminals: Turnaround in Turn Time
Turnaround in Turn Time New technology is coming with new resolve to clear the truck backups at terminal gates.
Timeline of Container Ship Rena Wreckage
Rena, a container ship owned by Costamare, has been grounded on a reef in the Bay of Plenty off the Port of Tauranga since Oct. 5, which forced the vessel to snap in two and eventually sink. Hundreds of containers sank along with the ship, although many were saved beforehand. The photos below show Rena from the time of grounding last year to January 2012, at which point Rena was completely under water.
South Korea Expects Air Cargo Rebound in 2012
South Korean air cargo traffic in 2011 fell 1.9 percent year-over-year, but government officials expect various international events, including the London Olympic Games, to boost shipments of high-tech products in 2012, according to a published report.
GATX Sees Gain in Profit, Pricing
Rail equipment provider GATX is showing strong confidence in the U.S. freight market, saying Thursday it expects stronger shipping demand and higher lease prices after the company saw a 62 percent boost in net profit in the fourth quarter.
US Cargo Theft Hits Record, Average Value Drops
The incidence of cargo theft in the U.S. reached a record high last year but the value of the cargo stolen in each incident dropped, according to FreightWatch International, a logistics security services provider.
1/18/12
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News by JOC
Ports/Terminals: Turnaround in Turn Time
Turnaround in Turn Time New technology is coming with new resolve to clear the truck backups at terminal gates.
US Industrial Production Rebounds 0.4 Percent
U.S. industrial output in December bounced back at 0.4 percent year-over-year, as manufacturing production rose 0.9 percent, the briskest pace in a year, the Federal Reserve said.
Timeline of Container Ship Rena Wreckage
Rena, a container ship owned by Costamare, has been grounded on a reef in the Bay of Plenty off the Port of Tauranga since Oct. 5, which forced the vessel to snap in two and eventually sink. Hundreds of containers sank along with the ship, although many were saved beforehand. The photos below show Rena from the time of grounding last year to January 2012, at which point Rena was completely under water.
CSAV Raises $659 Million for $1.2 Billion Capital Plan
Troubled Chilean ocean carrier CSAV announced its shareholders raised $659 million in the first stage of a planned $1.2 billion capital increase.
Russia's National Container Saw Growth Stall in 2011
National Container Company, Russia's largest container stevedore, said traffic growth stalled in 2011, reflecting the disruption of Balitic Sea shipping caused by severe weather and the sale of a terminal stake.
Antwerp Container Traffic Rose 2.3 Percent Last Year
Antwerp's container traffic rose 2.3 percent year-over-year in 2011, pushing total volume at Europe's second-largest port up 5 percent.
South Korea Expects Air Cargo Rebound in 2012
South Korean air cargo traffic in 2011 fell 1.9 percent year-over-year, but government officials expect various international events, including the London Olympic Games, to boost shipments of high-tech products in 2012, according to a published report.
1/8/2012
Whether you seek air, ocean overseas logistics, and surface / rail transportation local as well as interstates, we gather pertinent information for you. Please review the recent data gathered by the JOC team.
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China Production Advantage Erodes as US, Mexico Gain
The cost advantage of manufacturing products in low-cost manufacturing locations in Asia will erode in comparison to the U.S. and Mexico in 2012, according to a new report by global consultancy AlixPartners.
US Rails Report Record Intermodal Container Loads
Major U.S. railroads handled a record number of intermodal containers in 2011, with a strong push late in the year that gave the industry a 6 percent gain in volume over 2010, according to the Association of American Railroads.
US Manufacturing Jumps to Six-Month High
A closely watched gauge of U.S. manufacturing activity rose in December, indicating the 29th consecutive month of expansion, and similar indexes showed improvement in China, India, the U.K., Switzerland and Australia.
Diesel Falls to Lowest Price Since Mid-October
Diesel prices across the United States fell for the six straight week in the week ending Jan. 2, slipping nearly 0.8 cents to the lowest point since mid-October even as oil prices jumped to a seven-month high on tensions between the United States and Iran.
Class 8 Truck Orders Skyrocket 46 Percent
Orders for Class 8 heavy trucks rose 46 percent in December from November, topping 30,000 units, according to preliminary data from one research firm.
LA, Long Beach Ports End Dirty Truck Fees
The Los Angeles-Long Beach's penalty for the operation of older trucks expired Sunday, as the ports became the first in the nation to have a fleet comprised totally of 2007 or newer trucks.
FEC Railway Expands Intermodal Reach in Georgia
Florida East Coast Railway plans to expand the reach of its intermodal business in 2012, adding a second drayage "relay" station in Georgia and strengthening its partnerships with large U.S. truckload carriers, President and CEO Jim Hertwig said.
NAFTA Surface Trade Rose 12 Percent in October
The value of trade using surface transportation between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico rose 12 percent to $79 billion in October, the Transportation Department reported.
Global Air Cargo Fell 3.8 Percent in November
International air cargo traffic declined 3.8 percent in November from a year ago, the eighth straight monthly decline amid a faltering global economy and weakening demand in the Asia-Pacific region, the International Air Transport Association said.
1/5/12
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News by JOC
US Manufacturing Jumps to Six-Month High
A closely watched gauge of U.S. manufacturing activity rose in December, indicating the 29th consecutive month of expansion, and similar indexes showed improvement in China, India, the U.K., Switzerland and Australia.
Rail Intermodal Volume Soars 22.9 Percent
Intermodal volume for major U.S. railroads soared 22.9 percent year-over-year in the week ending Dec. 24, a likely signal that businesses were moving to replenish their lean inventories heading into the New Year.
Global Air Cargo Falls 3.8 Percent November
International air cargo traffic declined 3.8 percent in November from a year ago, the eighth straight monthly decline amid a faltering global economy and weakening demand in the Asia-Pacific region, the International Air Transport Association said.
Rena Starts to Break Up, Remains Wedged on Reef
International Maritime. The grounded containership Rena has started to break up but remains firmly wedged on the Astrolabe Reef off the coast of Tauranga in New Zealand.
Hong Kong Air Freight Slump Levels Off
Hong Kong International Airport's cargo traffic fell 6.6 percent year-over-year in November, but the steep slump in freight demand leveled off as business remained relatively stable compared to the previous month.
12/5/11
ETC Internatiional Freight System is experiencing an influx of aiir freight requests destined to the Middle East for food products with no refrigeration required. The winter period sees an increase in ocean traffics for household goods.
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12/2/2011
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Trade Regulation: Importing Made Simple
Customs is launching a test to ease the importing process and end the data dump for U.S.-bound goods.
West Coast Ports Prepare for Occupy Shutdown Attempt
West Coast ports are meeting with law enforcement agencies in their regions to ensure that demonstrations planned for Dec. 12 by the Occupy Movement do not compromise the safety of port workers and the demonstrators themselves.
International Air Freight Tumbles 4.8 Percent
International air freight traffic fell 4.8 percent in October from a year ago, the seventh consecutive monthly decline, as shippers switched some goods to cheaper sea transport, the International Air Transport Association said.
Asia Air Freight Peak Season Fizzles Out
Air freight carried by Asia-Pacific airlines fell at the steepest rate in six months in October, sliding 7.7 percent as a late peak season upturn airlines were watching for fizzled out.
Shippers Urge Congress to Block Railroad Strike
Shipper groups are pressing Congress to step in to avert a potential nationwide strike next week, with one warning the disruption of rail service "during the busy holiday shopping season could be devastating."
Countdown to Occupy Protest Shutdown Attempt
Importers and exporters are getting nervous as momentum builds for a Dec. 12 shutdown of West Coast ports by the Occupy movement. West Coast ports handle more than 50 percent of the U.S. containerized trade, including 70 percent of U.S. imports from Asia.
LaHood Warns Super Committee Failure Will Hit Transport Programs
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood decried the failure of the congressional super committee to reach an agreement on budget reductions on Monday, warning the collapse of the effort could lead to major cuts in transportation and infrastructure programs.
American Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Protection
The parent of American Airlines, the nation's third-largest airline, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday and began an overhaul of its management, labor relations and operations.
International Air Freight Tumbles 4.8 Percent
International air freight traffic fell 4.8 percent in October from a year ago, the seventh consecutive monthly decline, as shippers switched some goods to cheaper sea transport, the International Air Transport Association said.
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