“Congestion at international ports is the “most important” factor behind constrained container recycling rates, argues shipping analysts at Drewry.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“Extra loaders deployed by transpacific carriers to meet booming import demand have overwhelmed the US gateways of Los Angeles and Long Beach.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“A rush to get containers back to Asia to reduce shortages at key export ports has now left the Port...

“It’s official: Container volumes in the Asia-U.S. trans-Pacific trade have hit their limit. Massive...

“CMA CGM appears to be set to close its transpacific express container shipping service, after worsening congestion at Los Angeles port impacted delivery guarantees.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“The port of Los Angeles (PoLA) is stepping up its battle against congestion at its container facilities.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“Maersk Line has confirmed that the stricken vessel, the 13,100TEU Maersk Essen, which lost around 7...

“The US must pursue greater port connectivity and supply chain digitalisation if it is going to reco...

“The Port of Los Angeles’ traffic in the second half of 2020 increased by 50% due to a retail consumer buying spree, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“The number of container ships waiting to berth in Southern California has exceeded the number of sh...

“On 8 January there were some 35 ships at anchor awaiting a berth at either Los Angeles or Long Beac...

“Ports in the US are facing a difficult 2021 as the economy worsens, trade tensions continue and fiscal stimulus is delayed, according to Fitch Ratings.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“US importers will continue to struggle to secure equipment and vessel space at Asian load ports thr...

“Despite tariff measures and the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. trade deficit in good...

“Facing heightened scrutiny from the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) into ocean carrier actions...

“Carriers are steadily increasing the size of container ships in the US trades as they seek the economies of scale neo-Panamax vessels with 10,000 to 15,000 TEU of capacity offer.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

“With vessels continuing to back up in the harbor, and work expected to slow down on the docks durin...

“APM Terminals has commenced the role out of its truck appointment application programming interface (API) this week, starting with data for APM Terminals Los Angeles.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

“The Port of Los Angeles saw its November volume increase by 22% year-on-year (YoY) as a recovery in...

“The pace of US imports from Asia in November slowed just slightly from October, although volumes th...

“Two high-ranking maritime officials are warning the Trump administration that the U.S. economy coul...

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

CMA CGM is pleased to announce the launch of **SE...

“The Port of Oakland saw its October imports grew 10.4% year-on-year (YoY), despite containerized export volume overall falling by 0.5% during the same period.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is gearing up to take action over the thorny issue of port co...

“Shippers, truckers, and freight forwarders reeling from almost US$150 million in demurrage fees lin...

“The chronic congestion that has plagued the US port complex of Los Angeles and Long Beach since the summer is going from bad to worse.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“MSC will implement an equipment imbalance surcharge (EBS) for the reefer cargo moving from Europe to Middle East Gulf and Far East.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

“The busy Southern California port complex is moving to provide immediate relief from mounting conge...

“The Port of Los Angeles has announced it has received a $9.88 million Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grant to help ease the flow of traffic.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“The congestion that has plagued the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in recent months is expected to worsen over the next two weeks owing to what is being called a “record” level of imports.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

“The Port of Oakland reported that it had achieved its best September ever for import cargo volume....

“Taking a look at the state of the supply chain alone you could be lulled into believing we are on t...

“The Port of Los Angeles recorded its best September in the gateway’s 114-year history last month. T...

“The ports of Los Angeles and Oakland have reported record-breaking traffic data in another sign tha...

“Los Angeles and Long Beach marine terminals are increasingly restricted in their ability to dig out...

“The growth in US imports from Asia slowed slightly in September from the previous month, but still...

“New container services and extra-loaders are adding to congestion at the Los Angeles-Long Beach por...

“Transpacific carriers have reacted to a robust demand outlook and record container spot rates by deploying extra loaders on the tradelane.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“What began a month ago as unusually constrained capacity at import distribution centers and rail te...

“The Port of Los Angeles had its best month ever in August, but Executive Director Gene Seroka wasn’t sipping champagne during Tuesday’s press conference on volumes.” See the original story at Freight Waves. Source: Freight Waves (JK)

“The Port of Los Angeles will record one of the best months in history by TEU volume in August, according to its CEO Gene Seroka.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“The Port of Los Angeles has said it will launch a new supply chain data tool called ‘The Port of Lo...

“Despite the pandemic, the San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach saw strong container imports in July, with the better-than-expected volumes set to continue this month.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“Truckers and marine terminals said a shortage of chassis has reemerged in Los Angeles–Long Beach (L...

“In them month of June the Port of Los Angeles saw a 9.6% decrease in container volume at the port compared with same period in 2019.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“TraPac Los Angeles is Green Marine’s newest participant and the first terminal operator in Californ...

“APM Terminals (APMT) has introduced application programming interface (API) accessibility to build stronger, digital supply chains for logistics customers.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“The West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) has announced that on 1 August 2020, the Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will increase by 4.2%.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)