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Day: October 20, 2009

Maersk sees container rate break-even by Q1 2010

Freight rates in the container shipping industry are recovering gradually and are likely to reach break-even levels by the first quarter of next year, an executive at Denmark’s Maersk Line said on Monday. … Vincent...

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Global shippers see calmer waters ahead

Early signs suggest that the global shipping downturn has hit bottom as freight rates recover to near break-even levels, but it could be years before the industry returns to pre-recession levels. … Demand and prices in...

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Long Beach, ATA Settlement Stirs Controversy

Trade and transportation organizations are applauding the settlement between the Port of Long Beach and the American Trucking Associations of a lawsuit involving the port’s clean-truck program. Environmental interests,...

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ILWU Supports the Dublin Dockers

In this excellent video produced by the Maritime Union of Australia, dock workers from around the world support the Dublin Dockers. Their employer, Marine Terminals Limited, forced lay-offs on a quarter of the workforce and...

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Hyundai, Zim Hike Rates

Hyundai Merchant Marine will increase freight rates for the trade moving on its services from China to India and Pakistan. … The South Korean carrier said the rate increase is necessary to provide reliable services to...

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