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The Lake Carriers’ Association reports year-to-date U.S.-flag carriage stands at 9.4 million tons, a year-over-year decrease of 17 percent.

The Northern California port handled 75,369 TEUs of loaded imports for the month, surpassing the previous high-water mark of 75,243 TEUs set in April 2006.

Forty-one members told the World Trade Organization’s General Council they are worried trade tensions could lead to increased protectionism, calling on governments to “resolve their differences through dialogue and cooperation.”

Ross says China dependent on U.S. tech; the president indicates an enforcement case curbing exports to the Chinese telecom firm could be a bargaining chip in ongoing trade talks.

Commission sets roadmap for evaluation of whether “block exemption” that expires in 2020 should be extended.

The asset-light third-party logistics company benefits from volumes growth and new business wins and prepares for “new chapter” with CMA CGM.

Ponthier is tapped as senior vice president; Loberg is reappointed to port authority

The news comes as the port handled a record amount of tonnage for the fourth year in a row in 2017.

Throughput of containerized cargo at the Southern California port rose another 10.8 percent year-over-year for the month to 618,438 TEUs.