Modelo, Pacifico maker stabilizes beer inventory following undersupply
Constellation Brands had overcorrected supply to match weaker-than-expected consumer demand, particularly among Hispanic consumers.
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How Whataburger’s CSCO diversified suppliers to curb inflation — and fought fires along the way
The burger chain has worked to diversify its partner network, as well as tackle the rising cost of beef and diesel fuel.
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Breakbulk trade strength comes despite green fuel uncertainty
Economic Indicators that pointed to a soft year for the breakbulk market in 2026 have been overcome by busy US carriers, attendees at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges Breakbulk Summit were told.
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LA ballot measure seen as new ILWU attempt to block port automation
Industry insiders say the Nov. 3 ballot measure would give the union a new way to marshal popular support against future investment by Los Angeles marine terminals in projects that could include automation.
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Panama restrictions, intra-Asia peak to support carrier Q4 revenues: Yang Ming
The carrier was commenting as Taiwan’s Big Three container lines reported that they saw a surge in revenues in the third quarter due to higher freight rates and buoyant cargo volumes.
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Arbitration ends long-running contract standoff at Port of Montreal
Port employers and the local longshore union have a new five-year labor deal in place following government-mandated arbitration proceedings that started over a year ago.
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NY-NJ port employers name John Atkins to leadership role
The 40-year veteran of the maritime industry will become COO of the Shipping Association of New York and New Jersey, overseeing day-to-day implementation of the local labor agreement between marine terminals and longshore workers.
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Gemini to add new Suez string to expanding Asia-Med services
Weekly scheduled capacity passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait last week reached 48% of pre-Houthi attack levels, according to Xeneta.
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Cutter & Buck eyes fulfillment boost with second automated distribution center
The apparel brand’s new site in Grand Prairie, Texas, features over 50,000 storage bins and is equipped to process more than 1,200 bins per hour.
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Congestion, vessel attacks exacerbate India-Middle East cargo flow strain
The fresh disruption includes lengthier berthing delays at the UAE ports of Fujairah and Khor Fakkan and strained feeder capacity on the trade after the recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.