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May 2024

CMA CGM Rate Restoration for Europe, Med

CMA CGM said it is implementing a rate restoration initiative for cargo from North European and Mediterranean ports to the U.S., Canada and Mexico, effective May 1.Rate Restoration Initiative 4 (RRI04) will be enforced on tariff or service contract rates for all cargo moving under the scope of this tariff:.The rate adjustments are: US$200 per 20-foot container (dry and refrigerated). US$400 per 40-foot/40-foot high cube and 45-foot dry and reefer containers. Out-of-gauge containers ... [+]

Brownsville, Texas A&M Partner on Training

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joined leaders from the Rio Grande Valley and the Texas A&M University System at a groundbreaking ceremony April 2, for a new 30,000-square-foot South Texas Workforce Development Project advanced manufacturing training facility at the Port of Brownsville.The center will offer programs provided by the Texas A&M ... [+]

FMC Seeks Further Industry Input on MTDI

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is seeking further information on its proposed Maritime Transportation Data Initiative, or MTDI, a transparent information sharing process designed improve the reliability and predictability of containers moving through marine terminals.FMC Commissioner Carl Bentzel, who is shepherding MTDI, on April 16 submitted his second request for ... [+]

Louisiana Ports Team For Maritime Future

The Port of Baton Rouge said it is witnessing the synergies of advanced cooperation among Louisiana’s ports, as the advantages of strategic alliances drive economic growth, efficiencies and competitiveness.Baton Rouge’s container-on-barge service, which it initiated in 2016, and a partnership with the Port of New Orleans, are monuments to the ... [+]

Port of Baltimore Opens Temporary Channel

The Port of Baltimore said it has established the Fort Carroll Temporary Alternate Channel, located on the northeast side of the main channel in the vicinity of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, to provide limited access for commercially essential vessels.The 47-year-old, four-lane steel bridge collapsed March 26 when it was ... [+]

Global Shipping Responds to Seized Aries

The global ocean shipping industry is calling for release of crews from two vessels seized by Houthis and Iran authorities during an outbreak of attacks on seafarers in the Red Sea region.International Maritime Organization Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez on April 23 called for release of the crews of the MSC ... [+]

ANTONOV Flies Yacht to America’s Cup Match

ANTONOV Airlines, an expert in super-heavy and oversized air transportation, completed the transport of the "flying" AC75 racing yachts for the American Magic team and supporting cargo from Providence, Rhode Island, to Barcelona, Spain, where the American Magic team is preparing to participate in the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup.The ... [+]