Only weeks since the Panama Canal expansion was completed and ships again started passing through the legendary waterway. Before the historic reopening, 100 neo-Panamax vessels had reservations for commercial transit… read more →
As SOLAS took effect on July 1st, ports around the country are moving together with shippers and exporters to create a steady and efficient process to alleviate any growing pains… read more →
With less than two weeks remaining before the implementation of the Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS) measures, and coming through a powerful first quarter, East Coast ports, including the… read more →
In a bit of a shocking twist, the Virginia Port Authority changed position this week and advised they will provide VGM weights to exporters to comply with the SOLAS rules.… read more →
This past week a group of 19 container lines stated that ocean export customers will not be held legally liable for any inaccuracies regarding the container tare weights in a… read more →
Though total container volume for March has fallen 7.2%, the Port of Virginia states this is the second best March total on record with 120,519 TEUs. The fall is attributed… read more →
In many cases, as a forwarder, agent, or NVOCC, the shipper of record on an FCL shipment is not the loading party of the container. Containers are loaded, braced, and… read more →
The state of Virginia has approved a $350 million state-backed bond deal to the Norfolk International Terminal. Pending signature of Governor McAuliffe, the bill’s primary supporter, the money looks to… read more →
The US Coast Guard has been asked to re-clarify its position on the SOLAS weight mandate for containers after Rear Admiral Paul Thomas said the rule was a commercial matter… read more →
The Virginia Port Authority plans to enter an agreement to become a sister port with the Port of Mariel, Cuba to enhance trade between the two. Virginia Governor, Terry McAuliffe… read more →