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The slow drive to bring more maritime equipment manufacturing to the US has received a small boost with a crane order from MSC’s terminal division that will include US-made components.

The proposed creation of a transcontinental railroad could allow West Coast port to better compete for Asia cargo destined for markers east of Chicago, writes Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.

The flight, which will also transport other high-value verticals, is expected to cut transport times by one day, Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere said.

Companies are leveraging AI and evaluating SKU mixes to meet holiday demand, according to industry experts.

After initially holding back on blank sailings, carriers have announced additional capacity withdrawals to match the slowing demand ahead of Oct. 1, when Chinese factories close for eight days for the National Day holiday.

The Tier 1 seat supplier will use the AI-powered platform for 5 years as it looks to accelerate industrial automation.

The annual report on global port performance shows almost universally weaker scores due to vessel delays and reroutings, but some terminal operators helped a few ports buck the trend.

The Rail Customer Coalition tells the Surface Transportation Board that fewer rail options could force shippers to pay more for poorer service.

The retailer expects a $240 million gross profit hit this year stemming from tariffs and the end of the duty exemption.

The more cooperative approach recommended by a committee of the South Coast Air Quality Management District means the ports and their stakeholders would not need to limit cargo volumes each year to achieve emissions reductions goals.