Cargo News

Baltimore Shipping Could Resume by End of April With Full Capacity by End of May

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Thursday it expects to open a new channel to the Port of Baltimore by the end of April, freeing up commercial shipping blocked by a collapsed bridge, and then restore port access to …

Was Man Who Died at Train Station a Passenger or Trespasser? Court Wants to Know.

The federal circuit appeals court for the District of Columbia (D.C.) has asked D.C’s highest court for guidance on the standard of negligence in a case involving a noticeably intoxicated man who died after falling from a train platform into …

US Airlines Ready for Busier Holiday Travel After 2022 Meltdown

U.S. airlines say they are prepared for busier end of year holiday travel compared with the same peak period a year earlier, when storms led to thousands of canceled flights and congestion. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration expects Thursday to …

New Texas Law Allows for Variable Speed Limits to Enhance Road Safety in Inclement Weather

On an icy February morning in 2021, slippery roads and limited visibility prompted a chain reaction of crashing cars on Interstate 35W in Fort Worth, eventually leading to a pileup of 133 vehicles that left six people dead. State Rep. …

Cargo Ship Beached After Collision in Bay of Gibraltar

Gibraltar authorities said Tuesday that a cargo ship has been beached to prevent it from sinking after it collided with a liquefied natural gas carrier in the Bay of Gibraltar. A government spokesman said that the situation was under control …

Upgrades Urged at Missouri Amtrak Crash Site, But No Action

The chief elected official in the Missouri county where an Amtrak train slammed into a dump truck said Tuesday that residents and county leaders have been pushing for a safety upgrade at the railroad crossing for nearly three years. Meanwhile, …

Buttigieg Sends $5 Billion to Cities for Safety as Road Deaths Soar

With upcoming data showing traffic deaths soaring, the Biden administration is steering $5 billion in federal aid to cities and localities to address the growing crisis by slowing down cars, carving out bike paths and wider sidewalks and nudging commuters …

Grounded Tanker Ever Forward to Be Unloaded Before Next Refloat Try

After two unsuccessful attempts to free the grounded Ever Forward in the Chesapeake Bay, the U.S. Coast Guard announced that containers will be removed to lighten the load before another try. Salvage experts determined they wouldn’t be able to overcome …

Shipping Firm Warns Delays May Damage Perishable Cargo Shipments to Russia

Shipments of foodstuffs and medical supplies to Russia risk being damaged or spoiled due to significant delays at ports and customs, shipping group Maersk told its customers on Wednesday. Maersk and two other large container lines have temporarily suspended cargo …

Fertilizer-Maker Yara to Debut World’s 1st Autonomous Electric Container Ship

OSLO – The world’s first fully electric and self-steering container ship, owned by fertilizer maker Yara, is preparing to navigate Norway’s southern coast and play its part in the country’s plans to clean-up its industry. The Yara Birkeland, an 80-meter-long …