The Jones Act, which limits waterborne cargo moves between two US points to US-built, crewed and owned vessels, is under attack by a Honolulu congressman, who says the act contributes to the high cost of living in Hawaii.

LATAM Cargo started the new year with a new catalyst for growing its perishables business. On January 16, Latin America’s largest carrier opened a US$3.5 million perishable hub facility at Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos airport, the carrier’s largest hub.

Large freight forwarders are ramping up their capabilities to digitize the quoting and selling processes, but many are still falling short of ideal, a study has found.

Mediterranean Shipping Company says it is strongly committed to the IMO’s enhanced low-sulphur regime, which it expects to cost the company some US$2 billion a year.