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The International Association of Movers is excited to report that the House Ways and Means Committee has favorably reported H.R. 1568, the Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act (H.R.1568 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress), by a vote of 41 in support, none opposed, to the floor of the House of Representatives so it may be voted on. If passed by the House, the bill moves forward to President Biden’s desk for his signature. We will continue to update the IAM network on the progression of this important bill. https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1568

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Recovery operations are underway after a Canadian cargo ship lost about 20 containers overboard in northeastern Canada on Friday. The cargo loss involved the M/V Sivumut operated by NEAS near the Port of Iqaluit, Nunavut.

Cargo Ship Loses Containers in Northern Canada Recovery operations are underway after a Canadian cargo ship lost about 20 containers overboard in northeastern Canada on Friday. The cargo loss involved the M/V Sivumut operated by NEAS near the Port...

Container carriers are dealing with widespread weight mis-declarations by shippers, refuelling long-standing ship safety hazard issues.

VGM container weight mis-declaration 'rampant at most ports', say forwarders - The Loadstar Container carriers are dealing with widespread VGM weight misdeclarations by shippers, refuelling long-time ship safety hazard issues.

Shipping lines are facing more disruption and delay at the Panama Canal, owing to the “driest October in 73 years”, as well as anti-mining protests in the region. New operational measures were announced, following “41% less rainfall than usual”.

Book a slot for Panama Canal transit as protests add to low water delays - The Loadstar Shipping lines are facing disruption and delays in the Panama Canal, owing to the “driest October in 73 years”, and anti-mining protests.

Following a tentative agreement between the Canadian union Unifor and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC), efforts are now underway to clear the backlog of ships that were stuck waiting for the reopening of the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Efforts Underway to Clear Backlog of Ships in St. Lawrence Seaway Following a tentative agreement between the Canadian union Unifor and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC), efforts are now underway to clear the backlog of ships that were stuck waiting for the reopening of the St. Lawrence Seaway.

HMM should be nationalised, according to Busan civic groups and members of South Korea’s marine industry that have begun lobbying the government to stop seeking a buyer.
https://theloadstar.com/learn-from-hanjin-collapse-call-to-government-to-nationalise-hmm/

Container shipping lines are set to see another spike in costs next year after the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) announced that it would increase fees on northbound transits by 15%.

Suez Canal fee hikes set to add to the pressure on Asia-Europe carriers - The Loadstar Suez Canal Authority decision to raise transit fees by 15% from next year could change Asia-US east coast container supply chains

According to CMA CGM, westbound transatlantic ocean rates have now hit “unsustainable levels”.

Transatlantic westbound 'a total disaster', with 'unsustainable' rates - The Loadstar According to CMA CGM, westbound transatlantic tradelane rates have now reached “unsustainable levels”,as it tried to increase rates.

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Drewry’s WCI container spot rate index was a sea of red ink again this week, ahead of a planned wave of ocean carrier general rate increases (GRIs) next month.

Liner hopes for spot rate hikes dampened by 'a sea of red ink' - The Loadstar Container freight rates on the Asia-North Europe trade suffered another week of erosion, leaving carriers in a weak position

Since last year, a rising number of truckers have gone out of business as demand shrank, costs surged and worsening overcapacity pushed rates down.

More casualties expected, with US trucking on a 'road of pain' - The Loadstar The collapse of Yellow Freight, caught broad attention, but a larger devastation is playing out in the truckload sector, with worse to come.

US domestic and transpacific carrier Matson has reported “solid freight demand, despite the muted peak season” in Q3 for its niche China to USWC service.

Transpacific volumes bounce back as consumers carry on spending - The Loadstar US domestic and transpacific carrier Matson has reported “solid freight demand despite the muted peak season” for its China to US west coast.

Brian Limperopulos writes: "As the new President of IAM, I am responsible for ensuring that IAM maintains its value to members on these two fronts. To achieve this, I view myself first and foremost as a facilitator and intend to lead as one. Encouraging and allowing the ideas and energies of our members and staff will drive our ability to not just maintain our value here but allow us to evolve IAM’s value proposition for the future."

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The government of Tuvalu has sent a letter to the secretary general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in which it stated that a fraudulent website was offering shipping registry services on behalf of the island nation.

Tuvalu warns of fraudulent ship registry website - Splash247 The government of Tuvalu has sent a letter to the secretary general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in which it stated that a fraudulent website was offering shipping registry services on behalf of the island nation. The letter, received by the IMO last week, warned that the Tuvalu....

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has a record number of cases. The latest complaint comes not from a shipper but from China’s BAL Container Line, which has taken SSA Marine Terminal to task over its decision to levy congestion surcharges.

Record volume of cases rain in at the Federal Maritime Commission - Splash247 The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in Washington DC is having to handle a record number of cases. The latest complaint comes not from a shipper but from China’s BAL Container Line, which has taken SSA Marine Terminal to task over its decision to levy congestion surcharges. “Complainant allege...

The Port Authority of Thailand has conducted a feasibility study on the new liner, setting out the pros and cons of running it as a purely state-run entity or pursuing a public-private partnership model.

Thailand looks at creation of national liner - Splash247 The Thai Transport Ministry is looking to establish a national shipping company. The Port Authority of Thailand has conducted a feasibility study on the new liner, setting out the pros and cons of running it as a purely state-run entity or pursuing a public-private partnership model.  Initially, th...

A strike in Canada’s St. Lawrence Seaway entered its second day on Monday after workers walked off over a wage dispute, shutting down an important maritime trade route linking the Great Lakes to Montreal port and impacting about 115 vessels.

Ships Stack Up Amid St. Lawrence Seaway Closure Over 100 ships are impacted as a strike in the St. Lawrence Seaway entered its second day on Monday.

Drewry presented a “pessimistic” outlook for the liner industry, predicting a 60% reduction this year in global freight rates – spot and contract combined – followed by a drop of 33% in 2024.

Gloomy outlook for container shipping – and not just for 2024 - The Loadstar Shipping lines are forecast to make a $20bn EBIT profit this year, but swinging to a $15bn loss next year, according to Drewry

The ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges are reporting drastically reduced container volumes this year so far, having suffered a nine-month teu drop of 7.2% and 6.8%, respectively, compared with last year.
https://theloadstar.com/rotterdam-and-antwerp-terminals-still-seeing-reduced-container-volumes/

DP World will initially invest more than $250m to upgrade the port and could increase to $1bn. It will connect to the hinterland of sub-Saharan Africa through roads, highways, railways and dedicated freight corridors and ports.

DP World takes over the running of Tanzania’s largest port - Splash247 DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) to operate and modernise the multipurpose Dar es Salaam port, the country’s largest port, in a deal that has been making headlines for months. DP World will initially invest more than $250m to upgrade the po...

Business groups urged the federal government to intervene to void a lengthy labor dispute at the St. Lawrence Seaway amid concerns that a strike that began early Sunday could have a profound effect on their members.

Business groups call on Ottawa to intervene as St. Lawrence Seaway strike begins - Truck News Business groups urged the federal government to intervene to void a lengthy labor dispute at the St. Lawrence Seaway amid concerns that a strike that

The Port of Long Beach has reported its busiest September ever, driven by high consumer demand for holiday-related goods and the recent approval of a labor agreement between dockworkers and management.

Port of Long Beach Achieves Busiest September on Record The Port of Long Beach has reported its busiest September ever, driven by high consumer demand for holiday-related goods and a labor deal.

Ocean carriers are planning a wave of sizeable FAK rate hikes across the major east-west tradelanes next month, in an attempt to swivel voyage results back into the black.

Carriers fight back against sub-economic rates with FAK hikes - The Loadstar Ocean carriers are planning a wave of sizeable rate hikes across major east-west tradelanes to pivot voyage results back into the black.

The global fleet of inactive containerships has experienced significant growth in recent weeks, with a rise in both the number of commercially idled vessels and ships entering repair yards, according to the lastest survey by Alphaliner.

Inactive Containership Fleet Surpasses 1 Million TEU, Alphaliner Reports New data from Alphaliner shows the inactive containership fleet has once again surpassed 1 million TEU.

International road transport association the IRU has reiterated warnings that the global truck driver shortage has become a “chronic problem” that could drive the industry into failure.

Young recruits desperately needed to beat global truck driver shortage - The Loadstar The global driver shortage crisis is getting worse the IRU warned this week, and is forecast to reach 6.5m unfilled vacancies by 2028

China’s Lianyungang Port Group and Kazakhstan Railways are to develop a container hub in Aktau port to boost freight traffic between China, Asia-Pacific and Kazakhstan.

China and Kazakhstan to boost transport links with box hub at Aktau - The Loadstar Lianyungang Port Group and Kazakhstan Railways will develop a container hub at Aktau port to expand the flow of goods between China, Asia-Pacific and Kazakhstan.

Taiwanese container shipping line Evergreen has declared force majeure on a shipment to the Israeli port of Ashdod, with its Ever Cozy vessel diverted to Haifa further north due to safety concerns, according to a customer note.

Evergreen Declares Force Majeure on Israeli-Bound Shipment By Jonathan Saul JERUSALEM, Oct 17 (Reuters) – Taiwanese container shipping line Evergreen has declared force majeure on a shipment to the Israeli port of Ashdod, with its Ever Cozy vessel diverted to Haifa further north due to safety concerns,...

Maritime organisations must protect their digital assets as cyber criminals become increasingly capable and ransom payments increase, warned a recent study by Thetius, CyberOwl and HFW.

The ‘double-edged sword’ that makes shipping an 'easy target’ for cyber crime - The Loadstar Maritime organisations must protect their digital assets as cyber criminals become increasingly capable and ransom payments increase.

Record low water levels on the Amazon River are disrupting cargo flows to and from Brazil’s seventh-largest port and the nearby free trade zone. Two major carriers have said that direct service to the port of Manaus is suspended until further notice.

Drought and low Amazon water levels prevent liner access to Manaus - The Loadstar Record low water levels on the Amazon River are disrupting cargo flows to and from Brazil’s seventh-largest port and the FTZ.

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The European Commission’s decision not to renew the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) after more than a decade covering box shipping in Europe has reopened the debate over what benefits shippers accrue from vessel sharing agreements.

Container Shipping's Loss of EU Antitrust Exemption 'May Backfire on Shippers', Analyst Warns The European Commission's decision not to renew the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) after more than a decade covering box shipping in Europe has reopened the debate over what benefits shippers accrue from vessel sharing agreements.Announced yesterday, the decision will take effect when t...

There has been a rise in reported incidents in the Gulf of Guinea, as well as worrying signs for the Singapore Straits. There were 99 incidents of piracy and armed robbery through September 2023, an increase from 90 incidents during the same period in 2022.

Rise in Piracy Incidents in Gulf of Guinea and Singapore Straits Raises Concern The latest piracy report from ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed a rise in reported incidents in the Gulf of Guinea, as well as 'worrying signs' for the Singapore Straits.

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IAM inducted three new members into the Hall of Honor. Steve Lewis, Jim Putt, and Steve Weitekamp. Pauline Collins And Wiebe Bockel received the Hall of Honor award on behalf of Steve Lewis. Joleen Lauffer received the Hall of Honor award on behalf of Jim Putt.

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Activity at Israel’s ports is slowing after Saturday’s attacks by Islamist group Hamas on towns close to Gaza, with the cost of insurance premiums for Israeli shipments soaring amid tightening supplies of food stocks, according to sources and data.

Israel Ports Open But At 'Heightened Risk' Activity at Israel's ports is slowing after Saturday's attacks by Islamist group Hamas on towns close to Gaza, with the cost of insurance premiums for Israeli shipments soaring amid tightening supplies of food stocks, according to sources and data.