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Insights from March 2024

Insights from March 2024

1. Chairman Oberman's Stand Against Short-Term Activism in Railroads At the Southeastern Association of Rail Shippers 2024 Spring Meeting, Martin J. Oberman, Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board (STB), addressed the conflict between Norfolk Southern (NS) and...

February 2024 Recap

February 2024 Recap

1. Cargo Diversions To West Coast Have Started, LA Port Director Confirms   In recent developments, the Port of Los Angeles has observed a notable shift in cargo routes, with shippers increasingly rerouting their cargo to the West Coast. This strategic decision...

Suez Canal/Red Sea Shipping Advisory – Updated Jan 05, 2024

Suez Canal/Red Sea Shipping Advisory – Updated Jan 05, 2024

Mar 7, 2024 Update: Escalating Challenges in the Suez Canal   As the world continues to navigate the complexities of global trade amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, the Suez Canal and the Red Sea region remain at the forefront of international maritime...

U.S. Government Shutdown Notice

U.S. Government Shutdown Notice

IMPORTANT NOTICE: GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN EFFECTS ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE   Midwest Transatlantic Lines, Inc. is committed to keeping you informed about the impending government shutdown and its potential impact on international trade. We recently participated in a...

July 2023 Recap

July 2023 Recap

1. End of an Era: Trucking Giant Yellow Shuts Down, Putting 30,000 Out of Work     Yellow Corp., a 99-year-old trucking company once holding a significant position in the industry, has ceased operations, leaving 30,000 workers unemployed. The closure...