Stories Tagged as
Cargo
Cargo mover waits out “catastrophic” halt in Baltimore port business
by
Amy Scott
and Sarah Leeson
Apr 19, 2024
"It was like, 'OK, this is a horrific event. And how are we going to recover from this?'" says Dawn Speakman, founder of Drayage Solutions in Baltimore.
Possible train strike could derail supply chain even more
Sep 12, 2022
A nationwide rail shutdown could cost $2 billion a day, the Association of American Railroads said.
Why “big boats” might be partially responsible for inflation
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 24, 2022
Supply chain journalist Rachel Premack says megaships deserve some of the blame for shipping logjams and increased costs.
Companies reroute cargo away from Russian rail network
Mar 16, 2022
It could put extra pressure on global shipping and force companies to raise prices.
The war in Ukraine means more chaos for global shipping
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Mar 8, 2022
Companies are rerouting around conflict zones and costs are on the rise, explains Ryan Petersen, CEO of Flexport.
U.S. ports are consolidating, as shipping lines have
Apr 5, 2017
The container-shipping industry is more consolidated than ever. As of this month, the world’s top ocean carriers are now mostly in three major alliances, set to control 90 percent of seaborne cargo. That changes the game for many of the country’s ports, who are themselves beginning to work together. Click the audio player above to […]
The dark side of the ocean
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
Jul 20, 2015
Kai Ryssdal talks to New York Times reporter Ian Urbina about his investigative series.
For public good, not for profit.
Port lockouts and the sea's importance in supply chain
Feb 12, 2015
What happens when your ship comes in, and there’s no one to unload your goods.
The new growth engine for airports: cargo
by
Jim Burress
Jun 25, 2014
Known as "world's busiest" for passengers, Atlanta's airport now wants more cargo
Port wars heat up as East Coast raises the bar
by
Jeff Tyler
Sep 16, 2013
East Coast ports are upgrading their infrastructure to accommodate increased freight expected after the 2015 expansion of the Panama Canal. West Coast ports have to ship up in order to compete.