newsworthy Port of Virginia launches dredging project to attract ultra-large container vessels December 3, 2019 Ben Ames No Comments Set for completion by 2024, $350 million project will make site the deepest cargo port on the U.S. East Coast, leaders say.Read More
newsworthy Maritime freight operating costs rose again in 2019, Drewry finds December 2, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Trend marks third consecutive year of rising costs for ship-owners, due to rate hikes for insurance, decarbonized fuel.Read More
newsworthy Florida and Mexico sign deal for maritime trade improvement November 22, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Cargo ports agree to cooperate to identify technological and regulatory enhancements, develop sea transport infrastructure.Read More
newsworthy Port of Virginia on track for record-setting year November 20, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Year-to-date cargo volume up nearly 5% despite flat October; tariffs continue to affect some exports, officials say.Read More
inbound Catch a wave November 20, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Florida ports prepare for disruptions caused by rising seas.Read More
newsworthy Los Angeles, Copenhagen Malmö partner to promote greener ports November 19, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Ports sign collaborative agreement to share best practices to advance sustainability and environmental issues.Read More
inbound Yakety Yak November 19, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Port of Oakland welcomes 10,000th visitor to its web-based LiveChat customer-service featureRead More
newsworthy Next Trucking expands drayage marketplace app November 13, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Smartphone platform matches drivers with loads, gives shippers freight visibility.Read More
newsworthy Cargo volume up at Port of New York and New Jersey November 13, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments September imports rose nearly 4% and exports fell slightly, but overall volume was up 3.6%, port officials said.Read More
newsworthy Crowley Logistics adds 300 reefer containers November 13, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Units include wireless monitoring to ensure cold chain; added in time to accommodate peak perishable shipping season.Read More