South Carolina Ports continues riding volume wave
The South Carolina Ports Authority said “impressive volumes” helped it end 2020 with its strongest December on record. South Carolina Ports handled 209,606 twenty-foot equivalent...
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New world record set for shipping rates: $350,000 per day
It has never been more expensive to get a container of goods across the ocean. But it’s not just containers. Liquified natural gas (LNG) shipping...
Baltic Dry Index Extends Rally Surging 10% – gCaptain
Jan 11 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index climbed about 10% to its highest level in three months on Monday as soaring...
FreightWaves Flashback: Nike: Don’t put too many shoes in one basket
FreightWaves Classics articles look at various aspects of the transportation industry’s history. If there are topics that you think would be of interest, please send...
Industry mulls premium on freight rates into China
Talks of a premium on freight for shipping dry bulk cargo into China is gaining ground after ships were held up for months at the...
£44m of MDMA shipped to Australia hidden in excavator
Three men have been arrested in London and two in Western Sydney following the seizure of 450 kilos of MDMA hidden within an excavator that...
Freight up 28% boosted by stockbuilding ahead of brexit
Get inside Wall Street with StreetInsider Premium. Claim your 1-week free trial here. Investor news no. 1/2021 DFDS reports monthly ferry volumes for freight...
2021 Trade Update: Time to shift direction?
The year 2020 was the year of “pivoting” in terms of international trade. The pandemic had a devastating impact on trade, as supply chains throughout...
Container and Freight Amounts Handled at Ports Increased
The amount of containers and cargo handled at ports increased The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure reported that the amount of containers handled at ports...
DP World’s Smart Solution Logistics signs agreement with Israel’s Allalouf Logistics to enhance trade links within the region
DP World’s Smart Solution Logistics signs agreement with Israel’s Allalouf Logistics to enhance trade links within the region – Agreement to facilitate business...