Wilmington, Virginia top US port performers for 2022: index

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May 06, 2023

Wilmington, Virginia top US port performers for 2022: index

Trucking analysts believe the downward pressure on rates has ended – or is close

Trucking analysts believe the downward pressure on rates has ended – or is close to ending, but an upward surge isn't necessarily on the horizon, either.

Shippers diverting goods away from the West Coast typically like what they see: Ports up and down the East and Gulf coasts that have invested significantly to handle growth, are customer-focused, take fluidity seriously and have experienced virtually no labor disruption since the late 1970s.

The International Maritime Organization has an opportunity next month to set more aggressive goals to slash carbon emissions, which could send a powerful signal to stakeholders needing direction, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.