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    Monthly Archive for: "August, 2014"
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    In export, ILWU Negotiations, import
    Posted August 28, 2014

    2 Reasons the ILWU PMA Contract Negotiations Will Resolve Soon

    Negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) could soon be over. No one expected negotiations between the ILWU and [...]

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    By Jared Vineyard
    In freight rates, International Shipping, megaships
    Posted August 26, 2014

    World Record International Shipping – Maersk’s Megaship Video

    Want to see what a world record looks like? Check out this Maersk Line video of the Mary Maersk leaving Algeciras, Spain with 17,603 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU)! This is crazy awesome! [...]

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    By Universal Cargo
    In International Shipping, shipping, shipping prices
    Posted August 21, 2014

    Sulphur Regulations to Increase Shipping Prices

    On January 1st, 2015 the sulphur content in the fuel of ships will have to be reduced by 90%. At least in Emission Control Areas (ECA). While there are more places that will probably join the ECA [...]

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    By Jared Vineyard
    In economy, International Shipping, Truck Driver Shortage
    Posted August 18, 2014

    Trucker Shortage Problem For International Shipping & U.S. Economy

    Most of us don’t like to be behind big-rig trucks on the road. Okay, maybe I’m projecting. I don’t like being stuck behind a big-rig truck; however, I want to see more truck [...]

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    By Universal Cargo
    In export, ILWU Negotiations, import
    Posted August 12, 2014

    ILWU Takes Advantage of No Contract, Slowing Down Port of Portland

    In all the joint statements from the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) the reassurance that “both parties have pledged to keep cargo [...]

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    By UCM
    In green, green eco-friendly, International Shipping
    Posted August 7, 2014

    Shipping Carriers Slow Down for Whales (and Cash)

    “Suddenly beneath you swims the biggest creature there’s ever been. He sings a booming, lonely song into the empty blue.” My two-year-old son likes to say these words, quoting one of his [...]

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    By Universal Cargo
    In Cyber Monday, Imports, International Shipping, shipping
    Posted August 5, 2014

    5 Tips for Cyber Monday Business Success This Holiday Shipping Season

    Are we talking about the holiday season already? Of course we are! When it comes to international shipping and importing products for what is the most lucrative time of year for many, many [...]

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