The Baltic and International Maritime Council said tonne-miles from U.S. coal exports have declined by half over the past thee years.
Commentary: The real threat (and solution) for U.S. jobs
Technology is the fundamental reason why the manufacturing jobs of the 1950s and ‘60s have gone away and won’t come back, not trade deals and currency devaluation, according to American Shipper IT Editor Eric Johnson.
Ocean carriers unveil skipped voyages around Chinese New Year
The 2M Alliance will skip various sailings on the Asia-North America and Asia-North Europe/Mediterranean trades, while Hapag-Lloyd unveiled skipped voyages between Asia and South America.
Port of Wilmington, N.C. teams up with Enviva
The new Enviva terminal at the Port of Wilmington will export wood pellets to Europe, and is just part of the port’s modernization plan.
Special coverage: New ship orders plummet in 2016
New ship orders declined in 2016, driven down by overcapacity and sluggish global trade growth, and although devastating for shipyards and their workers, the drop may be necessary if the health of the container liner industry is going to be restored.
Wabtec makes several acquisitions in 2016
Wilmerding, Penn.-based Wabtec Corporation’s most recent acquisition was its purchase of Workhorse Rail, which has annual sales of about $35 million.
Commentary: 100 years of cargo-carrying subs
Captain James McNamara, who retired as president of the National Cargo Bureau, discussed the use of cargo-carrying submarines in WWI, WWII, and beyond to more recent times.
FAA sets hazmat penalties for three shippers
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration proposed civil penalties against three shippers that violated the country’s hazardous materials transport regulations.
U.S. calls WTO victory against Indonesia a ‘slam dunk’
A World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel has sided with the United States in a challenge to Indonesia’s range of trade restrictions on horticultural and animal products.