Robust demand drives fresh wave of orders for car carriers, ro/ro vessels
European and Chinese roll-on/roll-off cargo carriers have placed orders for new ships in a bid to relieve tight capacity in the market.
European and Chinese roll-on/roll-off cargo carriers have placed orders for new ships in a bid to relieve tight capacity in the market.
With inventories worldwide being depleted, there is little room to absorb additional supply shocks, Amy Groeschel of S&P Global Energy told attendees at the Journal of Commerce Inland26 Conference.
Daniele Rossi will lead sourcing with a focus on working with direct-material suppliers to co-develop sustainable products, the home appliance manufacturer said.
The retailer, which is looking to offer seven-day-a-week delivery, recently piloted a same-day option in Los Angeles, an executive said at Parcel Forum ’26.
With the current British Columbia longshore contract expiring in March 2027, it’s not clear if the union statement is aimed at a new technology project planned for Centerm in Vancouver or a bargaining chip for those negotiations.
Stress on the global shipping systems has been building since the summer, thanks to earlier peak seasons on Asia trades to North America, Latin America and Europe.
With prices continuing to rise, calls are growing from industry groups for the government to double the current 5 pence per liter cut in the fuel duty that in June was extended to the end of the year.
The National Retail Federation and others said a continued halt to fees would help ease uncertainty as stakeholders face elevated transportation costs.
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