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BNSF and UP say possible container glut doesn’t scare them
With Chinese imports tanking and fewer calls expected at West Coast ports, many empty containers won’t have a way back to ...
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Empty container glut could cause congestion, but BNSF and UP say they've got capacity
BNSF Railway and Union Pacific have been busy handling a surge of containers from West Coast ports as U.S. companies pulled ...
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Trade war slump: US container volumes predicted to see ‘almost certain’ double-digit fall
Volumes at US container ports are headed for a likely double-digit percentage point decline in 2025 as a result of tariffs ...
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Port of Virginia brings new equipment to handle larger container vessels
The Port of Virginia can now accommodate larger container vessels following the arrival of new equipment, according to the ...
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Global production of shipping containers piles up at major ports because of lack of demand for goods
However, demand for exports has waned since restrictions eased and economies have reopened, leaving the shipping industry with a surplus of containers that threatens to overwhelm ports in China ...
Trump unveils new fees on Chinese ships docking at US ports — but experts warn gambit could spark chaos
The plan slaps steep levies on Chinese ships docking at US ports based on the amount of cargo they are carrying – which could ...