Two members of the Federal Maritime Commission praised the growth, diversity and import-export balance of the Port of Mobile during a visit on Nov. 16.
November 17, 2022Global Freight
Federal Maritime Commissioners Praise Growth at Port of Mobile
FedEx Freight Unit Furloughs Workers as Cargo Demand Slows
FedEx Corp.鈥檚 freight unit is putting workers on furlough in some U.S. markets, adding to mounting evidence of a cargo slowdown as the company joins other large employers trimming their ranks.
November 14, 2022Supply Chain Woes Accelerate Reshoring, Nearshoring Trend
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic followed by supply chain disruptions around the world has sparked a resurgence of companies bringing sourcing and manufacturing back to the United States or closer to U.S. shores.
November 4, 2022Top North American Seaports and Airports Realize Record Volumes
Seaports and airports across North America experienced record-breaking volume in 2021 amid growing consumer demand.
November 4, 2022A Clouded Outlook for Global Freight
Describing global supply chains as 鈥渧olatile鈥 for the last two years is an understatement. Glimmers of hope are emerging, but anxiety grows over whether freight volumes can maintain traction amid high inflation and economic uncertainty.
November 4, 2022German Government Settles Internal Dispute Over Port Stake Sale to China
The German government is close to reaching a compromise over a disputed sale of a stake in a Hamburg container terminal to China鈥檚 state-owned shipping conglomerate Cosco Shipping Holdings Co.
October 25, 2022Alabama Port Study Highlights Growth, Economic Impact
The Alabama State Port Authority has released a new study showing significant growth in jobs, tax revenue and general economic impact since 2019, underscoring the port鈥檚 place as a major economic driver in the state.
October 24, 2022CSX Q3 Profit Up 15% as Railroad Hauls 2% More Freight
CSX Corp. delivered 15% more profit in the third quarter as it handled 2% more freight and worked to eliminate the delays shippers have been complaining about for months.
October 21, 2022UPS Aircraft Mechanics Ratify Labor Contract
Aircraft mechanics at UPS Inc. voted to ratify a labor contract extension that will give them a 3.3% hike in pay annually for three years, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union announced Oct. 18.
October 19, 2022California Ports Reveal Surge in Harmful Emissions in 2021
California port officials announced an unprecedented increase in harmful emissions last year. Although the increase in pollution was substantial, officials said emissions are still much lower than levels in the mid-2000s.
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