<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Senate measure ends the threat of a country-wide rail strike that could have begun Dec. 9, crippling cargo movement in the midst of the holiday season.</p></div>

The Senate measure ends the threat of a country-wide rail strike that could have begun Dec. 9, crippling cargo movement in the midst of the holiday season.

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<div><p>The Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday to force all US rail unions to accept terms of a tentative contract agreement brokered by the Biden administration in September. The measure, approved by a vote of 80-15, ends the threat of a country-wide...

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sri Lanka’s flagship port, which has long dominated hub activity in the tegion but now has emerging rivals in India, is pushing capacity expansion plans to better respond to swings in container flows.   </p></div>

Sri Lanka’s flagship port, which has long dominated hub activity in the tegion but now has emerging rivals in India, is pushing capacity expansion plans to better respond to swings in container flows.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The growing strength of the Asia-Pacific car export market justifies the billion-dollar spend on newbuilds, according to the major car carrier operators. </p></div>

The growing strength of the Asia-Pacific car export market justifies the billion-dollar spend on newbuilds, according to the major car carrier operators.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The National Retail Federation says US imports are “likely past the busiest part of the year,” as its latest Global Port Tracker projects that August will be the top month in 2026 for containerized cargo arrivals. </p></div>

The National Retail Federation says US imports are “likely past the busiest part of the year,” as its latest Global Port Tracker projects that August will be the top month in 2026 for containerized cargo arrivals.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier described DSV’s participation as part of a broader market trend, with an increasing number of customers choosing to use low-emission services.</p></div>

The carrier described DSV’s participation as part of a broader market trend, with an increasing number of customers choosing to use low-emission services.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Marine terminals in Southern California are struggling to provide enough dockworkers trained to operate complex machinery as a strong peak shipping season extends well into October.  </p></div>

Marine terminals in Southern California are struggling to provide enough dockworkers trained to operate complex machinery as a strong peak shipping season extends well into October.

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