The best approach to encouraging intermodal transportation in the hinterland is through the dry port concept.

Moves by big firms such as Exxon and Shell are increasing the pressure on owners to choose between serving Russian and non-Russian interests.

The first reports from gateways on both coasts suggest container imports turned sharply downward last month.

If the big reinsurers do ultimately stop covering Russia and Ukraine marine business, shipowners might turn to insurance from Chinese or Turkish firms.

The ship’s arrival during northwest Europe’s first major cold snap this winter highlights the need for new gas supplies after Russia slashed deliveries in retaliation for the continent’s support for Ukraine.

A new mandatory report card for carbon emissions by ships of greater than 5,000 gross tons has huge implications for the commercial maritime industry.

Executive Director Gene Seroka said cargo that has shifted away from West Coast ports due to protracted labor negotiations.

The comments leave unanswered questions about how tankers moving Russia’s oil will get insurance if international firms don’t do so.

Today’s small-vehicle expedited shipping offers shippers faster delivery and increased agility, which can be a competitive advantage in today’s challenging marketplace. 

The tanker buildup is the first sign of the impact of the cap on the international oil market, which has been upended by the war in Ukraine.