<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>C. Bradley Mulholland, vice chairman of Matson Navigation Co., retired Jan. 1.Mulholland als</p></div>

C. Bradley Mulholland, vice chairman of Matson Navigation Co., retired Jan. 1.Mulholland als

<div><p>C. Bradley Mulholland, vice chairman of Matson Navigation Co., retired Jan. 1.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Mulholland also retired from his position as executive vice president of Alexander &amp; Baldwin, Matson's parent, and from director positions on the boards of both companies. Matson did not...

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Intermodal marketing companies and railroads are using ongoing bid negotiations to raise rates in annual agreements for 2027. </p></div>

Intermodal marketing companies and railroads are using ongoing bid negotiations to raise rates in annual agreements for 2027.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Almost all of the groups that submitted comments to the US Trade Representative said fees targeting China’s maritime industry would hurt an array of US industries due to higher transportation costs and reduced export competitiveness.</p></div>

Almost all of the groups that submitted comments to the US Trade Representative said fees targeting China’s maritime industry would hurt an array of US industries due to higher transportation costs and reduced export competitiveness.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The <i>Journal of Commerce</i> Breakbulk Ship Capacity Indicator fell to its lowest level since the index was launched in February 2025, indicating a decrease in available ship capacity for breakbulk and heavy-lift cargoes.</p></div>

The Journal of Commerce Breakbulk Ship Capacity Indicator fell to its lowest level since the index was launched in February 2025, indicating a decrease in available ship capacity for breakbulk and heavy-lift cargoes.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The largest US less-than-truckload carrier said shipments decreased 1.4% year over year for the four months through September, but it expects to gain business in new verticals. </p></div>

The largest US less-than-truckload carrier said shipments decreased 1.4% year over year for the four months through September, but it expects to gain business in new verticals.

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FedEx Freight shipments drop but fuel, rates boost revenue

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Pacific Maritime Association said talks with ILWU Local 26 will continue with assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. </p></div>

The Pacific Maritime Association said talks with ILWU Local 26 will continue with assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.

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