GSC Logistics Plans to Add Truck Drivers
GSC Logistics plans to bring in 100 additional drivers by the summer to transport cargo containers, the company announced March 31.
April 2, 2021US House Transportation Leaders Press Biden for Ports Funding
The leadership of the transportation committee at the U.S. House of Representatives is calling on the White House to prioritize a fund used to back maintenance projects at the country’s ports.
US Steps Up Heat on Container Carriers to Ease Port Congestion
U.S. regulators stepped up the heat on ocean shipping companies and the seaport terminals some of them operate, seeking to smooth the disrupted flow of containers that are swamping America’s biggest ports and wreaking havoc on the nation’s strained supply chains.
Mississippi Transportation Commission Issues Funding for Port Improvements
The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently awarded approximately $768,000 in multimodal funding to enhance port operations in the western part of the state.
Congestion Worsens at Southern California Ports
Ship congestion around the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach hit an unprecedented level, worsening the bottleneck at the busiest gateway for U.S. imports.
Nation’s Ports Finish 2020 Strong Amid Surge of Imports
The nation’s ports in December posted record or near-record cargo numbers as a surge of imports continued to enter facilities on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts.
The JZ Expedited Cos. Eyes Expansion of Site in Jacksonville
The JZ Expedited Cos. announced it secured a first right of refusal to develop an additional 45-acre parcel as it seeks to expand its inland marine terminal business model in Jacksonville, Fla.
Federal Maritime Commission Worries About Delays at Ports
The leadership of the Federal Maritime Commission says it is becoming worried that ocean carriers may be assessing unfair detention and demurrage charges at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif., as well as the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Congress Eyes Support for Busy Ports
As operators of major container ports struggle to keep ahead of a rush of imported goods while retailers restock nine months into the coronavirus pandemic, Congress is aiming to lend additional support.
Congestion, Slowdown at Ports Cause Growing Concern
Many of the nation’s ports, especially on the West Coast, are reporting long delays to unload cargo ships, and warehouses near those facilities are filled as the supply chains are overloaded with goods.