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• FMC rule giving contract filing relief to carriers takes effect June 15, 2020
  [caption caption="The FMC final rule concludes a two-year process into an application filed by the World Shipping Council. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]Container lines will no longer be required to file ‘essential terms’ of contracts with cargo owners with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) under a rule formally adopted by the regulatory...
• FMC’s detention-demurrage proposal divides shipping industry October 31, 2019
  [caption caption="Shipping industry stakeholders are debating who should bear the financial cost when certain events inside a terminal prevent the timely pickup of containers. Photo credit: Ari Ashe/JOC.com."][/caption]The container shipping industry remains far apart on whether the Federal Maritime Commission’s (FMC's) proposed rule on detention and demurrage will resolve or...
• Piracy and corruption stalk West Africa supply chains April 7, 2016
  ACCRA, Ghana — Senior maritime and transport officials in Ghana identified piracy and corruption as central challenges in the development of an efficient port and supply chain network in West Africa. Incidents of piracy and armed robbery were singled out by Richard Anamoo, director general of Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority,...
• Pirates attack two container ships in Southeast Asia August 24, 2015
  [caption]Maersk Lebu. Credit: Fotoflite[/caption]Underscoring Southeast Asia’s new role as the world’s piracy hot spot, pirates attacked six vessels, including two container ships, in the straits of Malacca and Singapore Friday and Saturday Authorities believe the same group, comprising four to five perpetrators armed with knives, were behind all six incidents, according...
• Balancing costs and threats of piracy June 19, 2015
  When it comes to piracy, carriers must balance the speeds and routes their vessels take with crew safety and delivering maximum efficiency to clients. Typically, ships move at slower than their maximum speeds to reduce fuel usage and increase savings for both carriers and customers alike. While these benefits are tangible,...
• Global piracy declines but hot spots remain June 12, 2015
  Shippers have plenty to worry about — including volatile pricing and cargo delays — but piracy should be less of a concern, as the number of incidents has been falling since 2010. The general decline can be attributed to renewed international efforts to combat piracy. Pirate attacks targeting container vessels fell...
• MSC container ship, bulk carrier attacked off Indonesia March 23, 2015
  [caption align="left"][/caption]A Mediterranean Shipping Co. container ship and a bulk carrier were attacked in separate but possibly related incidents off the coast of Indonesia, according to the intergovernmental anti-piracy office ReCAAP. The two incidents, which are reported to have happened within hours of each other, involved ships sailing eastbound in the Straits...
• ISIS could bring piracy back to Mediterranean, officials say February 26, 2015
  Militants loyal to ISIS could bring Somali-style piracy to the Mediterranean, threatening the world’s largest trade lane, European officials warn. It’s been 200 years since pirates operated in the Mediterranean, but recent developments in North Africa suggest the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria could launch attacks on commercial and passenger...
• Maritime piracy falls to eight-year low January 15, 2015
  Maritime piracy fell to an eight-year low in 2014 as a continuing decline in attacks off Somalia offset a surge in ship hijackings in Asian waters. Attacks against small tankers off South East Asian coasts saw global hijackings rise to 21 in 2014 from 12 in 2013, according to the International...
• Weekly wrap-up: ILWU-PMA talks, 2M’s FMC approval and intermodal issues October 11, 2014
  Events on the U.S. West Coast dominated on JOC.com this past week, as labor negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association could finally be heating up. Five of the Top 10 stories on JOC.com in the past week focused on the issue. This round of...
• Report: Rise in West African piracy requires new industry approach October 5, 2014
  With piracy in West Africa on the rise, a newly released report highlights how pirate attacks in the Gulf of Guinea are far more violent than in Somalia and less-focused on ransom, requiring the industry to take a different approach to curb attacks. The set of standards, a 12-page document entitled...
• Weekly wrap-up for July 19: ILWU talks skew import volumes, Horizon faces debt crisis July 19, 2014
  While it is obvious that beneficial cargo owners shipped early this year through the West Coast in anticipation of the July 1 deadline for contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and waterfront employers, reports of cargo surges at Canadian and U.S. East Coast ports in May and...
• European shipowners press lawmakers on security plan June 20, 2014
  European shipowners are asking the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers to endorse a maritime security plan aimed at safeguarding ships around the globe. The European Commission and the European External Action Service joined forces to write the security plan earlier this year. Today, the European Community Shipowners Association asked...
• Container ship crew held by pirates finally freed June 9, 2014
  Eleven sailors from the Malaysia-flag container ship Albedo held hostage for more than three years by Somali pirates have arrived safely in Kenya, according to mediators who helped secure their freedom, Al Jazeera reported. The 1,066-TEU vessel, which had a 23-man crew when it was attacked, was hijacked about 1,500 kilometers off...
• Poseidon Marine Security launches ProtectaDeck February 4, 2014
  Manchester - UK – Poseidon Marine Security has launched a global marketing campaign for its new product ProtectaDeck, an anti-piracy barrier for the shipping industry to protect vessels and oil rig platforms from the increased number of piracy attacks throughout the world . ProtectaDeck prevents intruders from boarding, is inexpensive, as well...
• Japan's New Anti-Piracy Law Set to Take Effect November 27, 2013
  Japan’s new anti-piracy law will take effect on Saturday, 17 days after it was enacted by the Diet, the nation’s parliament, the transport ministry announced this week. The new law will allow private armed guards to board Japanese-registered oil tankers and other cargo ships in waters off Somalia and elsewhere. Under the...
• India Arrests US Anti-Piracy Vessel, Crew October 21, 2013
  Ten crew members and 25 security guards aboard a ship engaged in anti-piracy services were arrested in Chennai Oct. 18 after they failed to produce proper documents allowing them to carry weapons, Indian authorities said. The MV Seaman Guard Ohio is owned by Washington-based AdvanFort International, and flies the Sierra Leone...
• IMB Reports Decline in Global Piracy But Rise Off Nigeria October 18, 2013
  Global piracy has fallen to a seven-year low, but attacks off the coast of Nigeria have surged by a third, the International Maritime Bureau said. There were 188 piracy incidents in the first nine months of 2013, down from 233 in the same period last year, and the number of hostages...
• Japanese Government Adopts New Anti-Piracy Bill October 17, 2013
  The Japanese government adopted a new anti-piracy bill at a cabinet meeting this week that would allow private armed guards to board Japanese-registered oil tankers and other cargo ships in waters off Somalia and elsewhere. The government will seek to have the bill enacted during an extraordinary session of the Diet,...
• Belgium Arrests Alleged Pirate Boss in Movie Sting October 15, 2013
  A suspected Somali pirate chief has been arrested in Belgium after he was lured to the country by police posing as filmmakers who wanted him to star in a documentary about his exploits. Mohamed Abdi Hassan, known as “Afweyne” or “Big Mouth,” allegedly has pocketed millions of dollars in ransom payments...

News from Lloyd’s List – Containers

• The Lloyd’s List Podcast: Unwinding the supply chain crunch January 21, 2022
  Supply chain resilience is now a mainstream topic with headlines regularly featuring queues of ships backed up outside the ports...      Related StoriesShipping’s zero-carbon voyage begins as hydrogen carrier loads first cargoMultiple US legal actions launched against ONE Apus carrying interestsChina bulker congestion stabilises 
• Malta Maritime Summit eyes 2022 comeback January 21, 2022
  Organisers say flagship maritime event will cleave to its successful model, but also offer industry awards for the first time      Related StoriesDaily Briefing January 24 2022Vafias-led tanker owner readies first fundraiserSwedish Club sticks to guns on double-digit renewal price hike 
• Liner shipping needs to stay on the right side of regulators January 21, 2022
  The benefits of regulatory even-handedness should be apparent to all. But keeping things that way entails good behaviour — or...      Related StoriesLiner shipping needs to stay on the right side of competition watchdogsRecruitment for maritime must focus on job relevanceShipping’s decarbonisation won’t happen without new skills 
• Pandemic uncertainty spurs V.Group to grow Chinese crews January 21, 2022
  V.Group aims to hire, train and deploy seafarers directly from China to fill the gap that has constrained its ability...      Related StoriesHeidmar’s link-up with Capital shows size mattersSolving crew-change crisis requires a better vaccination programmeTorm pledges to meet carbon emission goals by 2025 
• Crew-change issues likely to persist amid travel restrictions January 21, 2022
  While UN agencies support the easing of travel restrictions on seafarers, various governments pay more attention to local pressure groups...      Related StoriesDaily Briefing January 24 2022Vafias-led tanker owner readies first fundraiserMalta Maritime Summit eyes 2022 comeback 
• MSC invests in Shanghai’s empty container project January 21, 2022
  The project aims to speed up the turnover of empty boxes for shippers and carriers facing an equipment shortage due...      Related StoriesDaily Briefing January 24 2022Vafias-led tanker owner readies first fundraiserMalta Maritime Summit eyes 2022 comeback 
• Multiple US legal actions launched against ONE Apus carrying interests January 20, 2022
  Cases have been filed in at least three US states and more are expected to come, although many could eventually...      Related StoriesThe Lloyd’s List Podcast: Unwinding the supply chain crunchShipping’s zero-carbon voyage begins as hydrogen carrier loads first cargoChina bulker congestion stabilises 
• Aviation slump opens new ship finance pathway for boxships January 20, 2022
  Landmark deal to open up opportunities as ‘people know it’s possible,’ say lawyers linked to deal      Related StoriesThe Lloyd’s List Podcast: Unwinding the supply chain crunchShipping’s zero-carbon voyage begins as hydrogen carrier loads first cargoMultiple US legal actions launched against ONE Apus carrying interests 
• Yantian Port restricts container gate-ins amid congested storage January 20, 2022
  Boxships arriving from the US and Europe dropped 40% at Yantian, with schedule reliability ratios below 20% and average delays...      Related StoriesDaily Briefing January 24 2022Vafias-led tanker owner readies first fundraiserMalta Maritime Summit eyes 2022 comeback 
• K+N counts the days of delays January 20, 2022
  By counting the capacity of teu and the period for which it is delayed, K+N wants to pinpoint disruption hot...      Related StoriesLong Beach sets annual throughput record in 2021Daily Briefing January 20 2022Alibaba-linked carrier pays premium charter for vintage boxship 

News from Container Management

• Port of Long Beach handles record 9.4m teu in 2021 January 21, 2022
  The Port of Long Beach set a record of 9.38m teu in 2021 as dockworkers and terminal operators worked to clear the docks amid a historic, pandemic-induced import surge. Representing a year-on-year increase of just under 16% from the 8.11m teu handled in 2020, imports jumped 15% to 4.5m teu while exports declined 3% to […]
• Container volumes up 5% at DCT Gdańsk January 21, 2022
  DCT Gdańsk handled 2.1m teu last year, representing an increase of 5%, as it overcame supply chain challenges to rebound from a dip in 2020. The Polish terminal had handled 2m teu for the first time in 2019 but disruption to cargo flows during the first year of the pandemic saw it handle 1.91m teu […]
• Marseille Fos enjoys bounce back in volumes January 20, 2022
  The Port of Marseille Fos enjoyed a 13% rise in container traffic last year, handling nearly 1.5m teu, as it recovered from a tough initial year of the pandemic. Across all types of cargo, throughput increased by 9% bringing its overall volume to 75m tonnes of goods handled. This generated a revenue of €162m (US$m), […]
• Three more Konecranes rail-mounted gantry cranes for Port of Virginia January 20, 2022
  The Port of Virginia has ordered three Konecranes rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes for its Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) facility, with delivery expected by the end of 2023. The order follows on from the successful deployment of four Konecranes RMGs of a similar design at the Virginia International Gateway (VIG). Rich Ceci, senior vice president of […]
• King Abdullah Port sees double digit growth in container volumes January 19, 2022
  King Abdullah Port saw a 31% year-on-year increase in container throughput in 2021, reaching 2.8m teu compared to the just over 2.1m teu achieved in 2020. The impressive double-digit growth came amid the challenging market situation worldwide and reflects the port’s impact of its growing operational capabilities. Jay New, King Abdullah Port CEO, said: “We […]
• New straddle carriers enter operation at Southampton January 19, 2022
  DP World has announced that 11 new straddle carriers will go into service at Southampton with immediate effect, completing a £40m (US$54m) investment over the past 12 months at Britain’s second largest container terminal. The units, which lift containers moved by the quay cranes and then service onward forms of transport via road and rail, […]
• Flat year for container volumes at Port of Antwerp January 18, 2022
  With disruptions to container shipping causing irregular calls from ocean-going vessels, the Port of Antwerp saw container traffic stay flat at 12m teu last year. Average call sizes are increasing and there are a growing number of call size peaks, representing a major challenge for the entire logistics chain, the port authority noted. The shortage […]
• Mitsui and Paceco receive grant for hydrogen fuel project at Port of Los Angeles January 18, 2022
  Mitsui E&S Machinery (MES-M) and its US subsidiary Paceco have received a grant from the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) for a project to demonstrate a commercially feasible hydrogen fuel model at the Port of Los Angeles. This grant is part of an overall project encompassing a demonstration of the hydrogen supply […]
• Strong performance outside Singapore pushes PSA volumes up 6% January 17, 2022
  PSA International handled 91.5m teu across its terminal portfolio last year, representing a 6% rise in throughput, largely due to the performance of its facilities outside Singapore. The company’s flagship hub handled 37.2m teu, which equates to a 2% rise, while its terminals outside Singapore handled 54.3m teu, with volumes up 8%. Tan Chong Meng, […]
• Port of Barcelona issues tender to supply electricity to ships at BEST terminal January 17, 2022
  The Port of Barcelona has sent out the tender for the pilot project to supply electricity to container vessels in operation at the Hutchison Ports BEST terminal. The project, which has a tender price of close to €6m (US$7m), is part of phase zero of the port’s Wharf Electrification Plan, and includes drafting and performance […]
• Hamburg Port Authority partners with HHLA Sky to make automated drones at Hamburg Port possible January 14, 2022
  Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) subsidiary HHLA Sky and the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) have agreed to a comprehensive technology partnership to make it possible to use automated drones within the Port of Hamburg. The technology will assist in finding many promising solutions for logistical, sensory or coordinative processes. Jens Meier, chairman of the […]
• Maersk brings forward net zero target to 2040 January 14, 2022
  Maersk has brought forward its target to deliver net zero emissions across its supply chains by ten years to 2040, now covering all direct and indirect emissions across its entire business. The Danish company has also committed to near-targets for 2030, aiming to ensure industry-leading green offerings and significant emissions reductions already in this decade. […]
• Tanger Med achieves record throughput of more than 7m teu in 2021 January 13, 2022
  The Tanger Med port complex saw container volumes soar 24% year-on-year in 2021, totalling just under 7.2m teu. The traffic was achieved from the steady ramp-up of Tanger Med 2 after the successive commissioning of the terminals TC4 in 2019 and TC3 in 2021. Tanger Med handled over 101m tonnes of goods for the first […]
• Sick unveils Monitoring Box for better crane and hoist performance January 13, 2022
  Sick has launched a system that enables plug-and-play condition monitoring and preventative maintenance of sensors, machines, processes at plants at ports and terminals. Named the Monitoring Box, the tool provides live status feedback and historical analysis, supporting more effective maintenance and optimised efficiency. Enabled by pre-configured apps on Sick LiDAR sensors for collision avoidance, for […]
• Majority of Navis customers interested in switching to the cloud January 12, 2022
  As many as 67% of Navis customers are interested in moving their terminal operating systems (TOS) from an on-premise model to the cloud or adopting a hybrid solution, according to a survey from the software developer. Today the company has around 15-20 customers who run a Navis TOS solely in the cloud, whether N4, Octopi […]
• Second speculative warehouse to be built at DP World London Gateway in less than a year January 12, 2022
  DP World is set to fast-track the delivery of a speculative 119,000 sq ft green warehouse at London Gateway’s logistic park to meet unprecedented demand for space at the freeport site. The company has planned to complete its second speculative warehouse in less than a year at London Gateway as a growing number of businesses […]
• Noatum increases mobile crane fleet for three of its terminals in Spain January 11, 2022
  Noatum Terminals and Algeposa have completed the acquisition of four high tonnage capacity Liebherr mobile cranes for its port terminals in Castellon, Sagunto and Tarragona. Capable of handling all types of cargo, the equipment is equipped with the latest technology and are expected to bring major operational advantages to the ports concerned. They also introduce […]
• Port of Tanjung Pelepas reaches 11m teu milestone January 11, 2022
  The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has become the first container terminal in Malaysia to handle 11m teu in a calendar year, enjoying a 14% jump in throughput in 2021. The hub, which is a joint venture between Malaysian firm MMC Group and APM Terminals, registered a total of 11.2m teu last year, hitting the […]
• SAAM Towage Colombia achieves carbon neutrality at its largest operation January 10, 2022
  SAAM Towage Colombia has achieved the PAS 2060 carbon neutrality certification and ISO 14061-1 assurance of greenhouse gases (GHG), offsetting 100% of its emissions with forestry projects. Bureau Veritas, one of the world’s leading companies in testing, inspection and certification, verified that the company correctly measured and offset 100% of the GHG emissions generated in […]
• Metrans takes over Polish rail hub January 10, 2022
  HHLA’s intermodal company Metrans has taken over CL Europort and its logistics centre in the Polish town of Malaszewicze, aiming to attract freight traffic within Central and Eastern Europe. The location is 4 km from the Terespol railway crossing and 8 km from the Koroszczyn road crossing, while this stretch of rail is part of […]

News from CN – Container News

• Geodis extends delivery services in Canada January 22, 2022
  The transport and logistics services provider Geodis has expanded its direct-to-customer intercontinental delivery service 'Geodis MyParcel' in Canada, in an effort to allow brands to continue growing their e-commerce business on a global scale. First launched in 2020, Geodis MyParcel offers a small parcel delivery service from the US to 27 European countries, with the […]
• ECU Worldwide selects new leader for Central Eastern Europe region and Germany January 22, 2022
  The Antwerp-headquartered multimodal logistics company ECU Worldwide has announced the appointment of Marc Meier as country manager for the company's branch in Germany and regional head for the Central Eastern Europe region. Meier will take over the duties of Thomas C. Heydorn, who will now take on the role of global head of Operations and […]
• Hapag-Lloyd revises WS3 service linking Chile with Peru January 21, 2022
  The German carrier Hapag-Lloyd will update the rotation and the vessel deployment in its West Coast of South America (WS3) service, connecting the Port of San Vicente in Chile with the Port of Callao, in Peru. Starting mid-February, Hapag-Lloyd will be restructuring the vessel deployment of its West Coast of South America (WS3) service linking San […]
• CN Photo Project: The Picture of the Week January 21, 2022
  Container News wants to thank you all for your participation in the CN Photo Project. Among all the very beautiful photos we have received, the Container News team has chosen the following picture as “The Picture of the Week”! Title: Montecon Mobile Cranes ay Montevideo Port Uruguay - Photo taken by Julio Branda Be part of the CN Photo Project and […]
• Kuehne+Nagel opens new offices in Africa January 21, 2022
  The global transport and logistics company Kuehne+Nagel has expanded its network of offices in Africa, which are managed and supported by a control tower in Durban, South Africa. The regional control tower serves as a single point of contact to an integrated network across the continent and allows for complete visibility, including remote locations, while […]
• Leschaco opens chemical and dangerous goods warehouse in Malaysia January 21, 2022
  The logistics services provider Leschaco has opened a new chemical and dangerous goods warehouse in Malaysia, with a floor space of 11,148.3 m2 on two levels. Within this new facility opened two weeks ago, up to 13,000 pallets of chemical products and hazardous materials can be safely stored, according to a statement. "Contract logistics, especially […]
• Kuehne+Nagel launches sea freight disruption indicator January 21, 2022
  The Switzerland-headquartered global transport and logistics company Kuehne+Nagel has announced the launch of the Seaexplorer disruption indicator to measure the efficiency of the world container shipping networks. The indicator shows the cumulative TEU waiting time in days in the ports of Prince Rupert, Vancouver, Seattle, Oakland, Los Angeles and Long Beach, New York, Savannah, Hong Kong, […]
• Carriers cancel sailings as vessels are stuck at congested ports January 21, 2022
  The provider of supply chain visibility platform for shippers and logistics firms, project44, has conducted a report showing that carriers have struggled with schedule reliability in December as congestion at ports and the omicron variant of Covid-19 resulted in delays. "While carriers implemented various strategies, including blank sailings and sailing schedule changes to improve on-time […]
• Yantian terminal restricts intake of export-bound containers January 21, 2022
  Yantian International Container Terminal (YICT) in China’s Shenzhen Port is taking in export-bound containers with an estimated berthing time of four days, as containers are accumulating in its yard as a result of disrupted shipping schedules. YICT, part of Hutchison Ports, said in a notice on 19 January that the situation has become more pressing, […]
• Port of Riga to invest in sustainability and digitalisation January 21, 2022
  The Port of Riga and the Freeport of Riga Authority have expressed their intention to invest in green energy, smart technologies and information technology (IT) projects in order to develop economic and business processes. Particularly, the Freeport of Riga Authority is planning to invest almost US$1.13 million (€1 million) in the implementation of port digital […]

News from Tradewinds

• Peru's maritime authority launches probe into oil spill amid finger pointing January 21, 2022
  Suezmax tanker remains anchored off Peruvian coast as Repsol faces heat for environmental damage
• Top Ships sells preferred shares to Pistolis and closes MR sale to back newbuildings January 21, 2022
  New York-listed shipowner closes sale of two product tankers, with Norden said to be the buyer
• Fuelled by methanol, powered by hydrogen: Partners aim to solve inland waterway carbon puzzle January 21, 2022
  Customer found for Maritime Partners-owned vessel that will test e1 Marine's 'reformer' technology in US tug-and-barge sector
• Pasha Hawaii strikes $46m deal to charter MPCC container ship January 21, 2022
  Jones Act player says boxship will operate for a customer in international markets
• Capesize bulker market plummets ahead of Lunar New Year and Winter Olympics January 21, 2022
  Higher coal imports may help rates in the early part of this year, Simpson Spence & Young's Derek Langston says
• Streetwise: It’s been a tough start for two public 'spin-offs' January 21, 2022
  Imperial Petroleum and OceanPal took a back-door route to a New York listing. Their shares have also followed a different path as 2021's only traditional shipping IPO
• China: Government intervention will make or break bulker markets in 2022 January 21, 2022
  Inefficiencies and disruption will continue to be part of everyday life for bulkers calling in China this year
• VLGC rates drop $10,000 as arbitrage advantage disappears January 21, 2022
  Analysts expect earnings to come under more pressure from levels still described as 'healthy'
• Fuel provider secures arrest order against Crystal Cruises ship over unpaid bills January 21, 2022
  Peninsula Petroleum's Singapore unit lodges Miami lawsuit targetting Crystal Symphony, but ship may be headed to the Bahamas.
• TotalEnergies new France-based LNGBV completes first bunkering for CMA CGM January 21, 2022
  Mediterranean-based 18,600-cbm Gas Vitality starts work in Port of Marseille Fos

News from Transport Topics

• GM to Spend $6.5 Billion on Michigan EV Factories January 21, 2022
  LANSING, Mich. — General Motors is poised to announce the week of Jan. 24 major electric vehicle investments in Michigan, with plans to spend $6.5 billion and create up to 4,000 new jobs at two plants.
• UCR Fees to Decline by 27% in 2023, FMCSA Says January 21, 2022
  Fees for Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement participants in 2023 will be reduced by 27% compared with 2022 fees, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said in a Jan. 21 announcement.
• Affinity Truck Center Gains EV Dealer Status January 21, 2022
  Affinity Truck Center achieved certified electric vehicle dealer status at its Fresno, Calif., dealership from both Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America, each a brand of Volvo Group.
• Shell Drops ‘Royal Dutch’ From Name After Relocation January 21, 2022
  Shell Plc has dropped “Royal Dutch” from its name, part of a major overhaul of its legal and tax structure announced in December.
• CSX Earnings in Q4 Beat Wall Street Expectations January 21, 2022
  CSX Corp. announced fourth-quarter and year-end earnings that beat Wall Street analysts’ expectations after the markets closed Jan. 20.
• Christenson Transportation Acquires Sharp Transport January 21, 2022
  Christenson Transportation Inc. has acquired Sharp Transport Inc., headquartered in Ethridge, Tenn. Terms were not disclosed. The company will operate under the name Sharp Transport, a division of Christenson.
• Port of Los Angeles Reports Record Cargo in 2021 January 21, 2022
  The Port of Los Angeles moved record cargo volumes last year amid an import surge at the biggest U.S. container gateway and supply chain snarls brought on by the pandemic.
• New Car Ratings Include How They Make Drivers Stay Alert January 21, 2022
  DETROIT — Two organizations that influence many Americans’ automobile-buying decisions will begin rating vehicles on how well they track behavior of motorists who use partially automated driver-assist systems.
• Intel to Build $20 Billion Chip Facility in Ohio January 21, 2022
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — Intel will invest $20 billion in a new computer chip facility in Ohio amid a global shortage of microprocessors used in everything from phones and cars to video games.
• Foreign Truckers Must Be Vaccinated to Enter US Starting Jan. 22 January 21, 2022
  Starting Jan. 22, travelers entering the United States at land ports of entry — notably along the Canadian and Mexican borders — and ferry points who are not U.S. citizens must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Department of Homeland Security announced.
• Heartland Express Reports Earnings Gains on Revenue Loss January 21, 2022
  Heartland Express Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings increased 15.1% and a decline in revenue.
• Union Pacific Announces Strong Q4, 2021 Earnings January 20, 2022
  Union Pacific Corp. saw strong fourth-quarter earnings and record results for 2021, the company announced Jan. 20.
• Subscription Service Delivers a Tesla to Californians in 10 Minutes January 20, 2022
  For California drivers who dream of cruising around in a Tesla but can’t afford one — or just have commitment issues — there’s a new option.
• Washington Lawmakers Propose Parking, Restroom Bills January 20, 2022
  Legislative efforts that would provide more parking for commercial truck drivers and offer increased access to restrooms are under consideration in separate bills in the current 60-day legislative session in Washington state.
• EV Truck Technology Takes Center Stage at CES January 20, 2022
  LAS VEGAS — Electric truck companies showcased just how far the technology has evolved during CES 2022.
• Trucking Workforce Essential to Supply Chain Resolution, Buttigieg Says January 20, 2022
  Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in a wide-ranging interview with Transport Topics said targeted efforts at his agency aim to address the trucking industry’s shortage of drivers, an issue he listed among key administration priorities as the Biden White House works to alleviate ongoing supply chain bottlenecks.
• Biden, Congressional Dems to Calibrate Build Back Better Act January 20, 2022
  Legislative components of a nearly $2 trillion U.S. House-passed social infrastructure budget likely will be considered separately in Congress over the coming weeks, President Joe Biden said Jan. 19.
• Diesel Surges Again, Up 6.8¢ to $3.725 January 20, 2022
  The national average price for diesel surged for the second straight week, climbing 6.8 cents to $3.725 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Jan. 17.
• Freight Costs Expected to Remain High in 2022 January 20, 2022
  Elevated freight rates are likely to remain through much of this year because of market turmoil, according to experts.
• Amazon Heads to the Mall With Prototype Clothing Store January 20, 2022
  Amazon .com Inc. plans to open a clothing store in a Southern California mall later this year, marking the latest foray into brick-and-mortar for the online retailing giant, which already sells more than 10% of all clothes in the U.S.