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Ocean cargo/global logistics: Matson averts threatened strike
Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor, 6/29/2009
Shippers in the U.S. mainland-Hawaii trade were told that a tentative labor agreement has been reached between ocean carrier Matson Navigation and its offshore unions. More

Green Logistics: House signs off on Markey-Waxman energy legislation
Jeff Berman, Group News Editor - 06/26/2009
The U.S. House of Representatives signed off on legislation earlier today that has the potential to have a profound impact on shipper supply chain operations and planning for years to come. More
Ocean shipping: Maersk Line launches new U.S.-based fleet business model
Jeff Berman, Group News Editor - 06/22/2009
Maersk Line recently announced it will launch a program to change its U.S.-based fleet business model, which, it said, will result in environmental and safety benefits. More
Logistics news: U.S. logistics costs drop for first time in six years, benchmark report says
John D. Schulz, Contributing Editor - 06/17/2009
For the first time in six years, total spending on U.S. logistics dropped to $1.3 trillion last year, a decrease of $49 billion from 2007, according to the 20th Annual State of Logistics Report. More
Ocean shipping: Port Tracker report says import cargo volumes remain down
Jeff Berman, Group News Editor - 06/09/2009
Import cargo volume at major U.S. container ports remain depressed, and April was no exception, with volumes remaining below the 1 million container mark, according to the monthly Port Tracker report by IHS Global Insight and the National Retail Federation. More
Ocean shipping: MOL to re-locate from California to Illinois
Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor - 06/01/2009
MOL (America) Inc. announced that it will move its Northern America headquarters from Concord, Calif. to Lombard, Ill. later this year. More
Logistics and business manufacturing: Economic indicators are positive, but freight levels have not caught up
Jeff Berman, Group News Editor - 06/01/2009
While the recession continues, many reports indicate the economy has “bottomed out” and that a recovery may be in the works. More
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