A federal hearing into the loss of the U.S.-flag vessel El Faro and its crew of 33 opened today with investigators quickly focusing on the age of the vessel and why TOTE Maritime, the ship’s operator, maintained a 40-year-old vessel in service.

 

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El Faro hearing probes role of Jones Act in loss

Pitt Ohio, Daylight to expedite LTL freight from eastern US to West Coast

US railroads looking to mend fences with labor after trying 2022

Ro/ro executive Batista joins GPA as port gears up for expansion  

FMC commissioner drops bid to use OSRA-22 for emergency data sharing 

US LTL carriers look past downturn by expanding for next rebound

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An expedited linehaul service using team drivers will cut transit times connecting Pitt Ohio’s eastern territory with California within three days. 

US Class I railroads are taking steps to address quality-of-life issues for their employees, including reducing on-call positions, avoiding furloughs, and introducing more flexible working structures.

A long-time ro/ro executive with Wallenius Wilhelmsen will shift his focus to container BCOs in a new position with the Georgia Ports Authority.  

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