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High stock levels, weak demand put CNY import rush in doubt
The traditional increase in bookings for December and January shipments out of Asia is nowhere to be seen as importers in destination markets struggle with surplus stock levels and weakening demand. Source link
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MSC drops JNPT call on India-US connection amid falling volumes
Sources say all major liners are facing challenges finding enough cargo to fill export space allocations for India and, as such, freight rates are already at near pre-pandemic levels. Source link
Free time comes under scrutiny following pandemic port congestion
As the shipping industry takes stock of the pandemic experience, extended “dwell time” of containers on terminals and the factors that contribute to that are coming under a microscope. Source link
United Furniture Shuts Down
United Furniture Industries suddenly lays off all workers overnight, OTR drivers ordered to stop deliveries Source link
ILA sees no disputes with port employers ahead of 2023 contract talks
The head of the union representing East and Gulf coast dockworkers says relations with port employers are strong heading into talks over a new master contract that would begin next year. Source link
New driver looking for starter company advice
I heard about this forum from a different source. I just finished CDL school in Houston TX and I'm looking for a starter company. Before making a thread somewhere else, is there a master list of good starter companies?…
FMC members seek anti-trust power over ocean carrier agreements
Two of the five Federal Maritime Commissioners want to put agreements, particularly those among ocean carriers, on a tighter leash, by allowing the agency to issue the same injunctions as can courts. Source link
Norfolk Southern acknowledges need to restore shipper confidence in rail
Norfolk Southern furloughed thousands of employees during the early days of the pandemic and struggled to rehire the workforce necessary to handle the surge in intermodal volumes. Source link
Buying a truck from Texas truck dealer what you think need help
Hi everybody Truck is 2017 Volvo Cummins motor 485000 miles manual transmission. They want $84000 for the truck.They finances me with the company and they want $11000 down and $2650 amounts for 48 months.Which I calculate it…
