Tag: US ports

The Port of New York and New Jersey experience a backlog of about 10 to 12 container ships, due to Covid-19, holiday time off for workers, a rise in charter vessels and a major snowstorm.

Following Port of LA's decision to set fees for empty containers starting from 30 Jan 2022, the charge may spark negative reactions from the ocean carriers.

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is investigating Taiwan’s Wan Hai Lines regarding charges related to container returns.

Port of LA plans to begin charging a fee to ocean carriers that allow empty containers to linger on the Port’s marine terminals for nine days or longer.

The Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles have delayed consideration of the “Container Dwell Fee,” this time until Jan. 3.

US Department of Transportation Secretary announced the award of $241 million in discretionary grant funding to improve port facilities.

Port Milwaukee approved its new ‘StewardSHIP’ sustainability initiative for vessels that have implemented emission reduction measures.

The Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach announced that the “Container Dwell Fee” would be held off another week, until Dec. 20.

The House of Representatives in Washington DC passed a bipartisan bill designed to strengthen shipping supply chains.

The ports of Seattle, Tacoma have adopted near-term implementation plans that guide emission reduction efforts.