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            <title><![CDATA[PMA, ILWU Local 26 extend contract to Nov. 20 as talks continue]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/pma-ilwu-local-26-extend-contract-to-nov-20-as-talks-continue-6319573</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:57:15 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The fresh extension came after the two sides negotiated late into Friday night ahead of the latest deadline of midnight PT.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Container delays generate revenue for different parties at each stop: analyst]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/container-delays-generate-revenue-for-different-parties-at-each-stop-analyst-6319145</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:01:18 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Freight delays unwind on different clocks, and the gaps between those clocks decide who profits, writes Paul Tonsager.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Outsized military cargoes force welcome European infrastructure improvements]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/outsized-military-cargoes-force-welcome-european-infrastructure-improvements-6319092</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:52:16 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The creation of recognized heavy transport “corridors” across the bloc and streamlined permitting procedures are both expected to occur amid the increase in the size of the cargoes.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Trucking recovery takes shape, but headwinds temper carrier optimism]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/trucking-recovery-takes-shape-but-headwinds-temper-carrier-optimism-6319061</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:43:18 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Despite higher freight rates and improving carrier earnings, some analysts question whether tightening capacity can sustain a recovery in 2027.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Energy, infrastructure projects keep heavy equipment makers in growth mode]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/energy-infrastructure-projects-keep-heavy-equipment-makers-in-growth-mode-6319051</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/energy-infrastructure-projects-keep-heavy-equipment-makers-in-growth-mode-6319051</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:33:14 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[As key global manufacturers and shippers of high-and-heavy cargo, the four global equipment giants — Caterpillar, Komatsu, Manitowoc and Volvo — signal trends for the breakbulk segment.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[UP CEO Vena under fire for ‘offhand comment’ about Norfolk Southern deal]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/up-ceo-vena-under-fire-for-offhand-comment-about-norfolk-southern-deal-6318667</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/up-ceo-vena-under-fire-for-offhand-comment-about-norfolk-southern-deal-6318667</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:55:10 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The railroad says the comments threatening higher rates against those who oppose the NS merger were made in jest, but others argue they amounted to threats of retaliation that have prevented shippers from speaking out against the deal.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bangladesh apparel factory disruptions threaten carrier volume targets ]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/bangladesh-apparel-factory-disruptions-threaten-carrier-volume-targets-6318623</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/bangladesh-apparel-factory-disruptions-threaten-carrier-volume-targets-6318623</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:23:15 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[With fresh export shipments in a state of flux amid widespread protests, carrier executives in Bangladesh reported limited container bookings and gate-ins for loading in the last few days.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[New data shows results of US’ ongoing crackdown on illegal trucking]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/new-data-shows-results-of-us-ongoing-crackdown-on-illegal-trucking-6318620</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:17:15 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[That comes as questions could arise in the new Congress about the role of immigration policy in the widespread move on illegal trucking as enforcement sweeps continue.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Maersk raises earnings guidance for third time on freight rates, strong Q4 outlook]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/maersk-raises-earnings-guidance-for-third-time-on-freight-rates-strong-q4-outlook-6318554</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:49:15 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[And CEO Vincent Clerc indicated the current high-rate environment bodes well for 2027 contract renewals, especially on the Asia-Europe trade.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Early Lunar New Year set to drive up December ocean demand on Asia-Europe]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/early-lunar-new-year-set-to-drive-up-december-ocean-demand-on-asia-europe-6318478</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:25:14 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[China’s most important holiday begins on Feb. 6, 11 days earlier than this year, which will prompt exporters to lock in bookings sooner and push up rates, analysts and forwarders say.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Strike deadline at LA-LB ports delayed again through midnight Friday]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/strike-deadline-at-la-lb-ports-delayed-again-through-midnight-friday-6318418</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:29:18 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The fresh extension came after the Pacific Maritime Association and ILWU Local 26 failed to reach a new deal after negotiating late into Wednesday evening.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hapag-Lloyd to launch two Asia-Latin America services next year]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/hapag-lloyd-to-launch-two-asia-latin-america-services-next-year-6317926</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:45:16 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The move continues an ongoing reshuffle of services and partnerships among the major carriers serving the trade.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[ONE doubles full-year profit forecast on higher freight rates, volumes]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/one-doubles-full-year-profit-forecast-on-higher-freight-rates-volumes-6317871</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:45:15 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The carrier said although spot rates are expected to ease in the coming months due to the seasonal softening of cargo demand, they will remain above the levels assumed in its previous forecast upgrade made in August.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Shippers face cost execution test in push for lower emissions ]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/shippers-face-cost-execution-test-in-push-for-lower-emissions-6317772</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/shippers-face-cost-execution-test-in-push-for-lower-emissions-6317772</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:03:38 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Choice of carrier, vessel deployment, cargo utilization, route and regulatory exposure can materially change both the environmental result and the economics of a shipment, according to recent industry analysis.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zim launches third China-USWC express service to tap freight surge]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/zim-launches-third-china-uswc-express-service-to-tap-freight-surge-6317211</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/zim-launches-third-china-uswc-express-service-to-tap-freight-surge-6317211</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:33:13 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The latest express service from the carrier comes as spot rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific hover near their 2026 high late into the traditional peak shipping season.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[FMC to host detention and demurrage ‘research symposium’]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/fmc-to-host-detention-and-demurrage-research-symposium-6317116</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/fmc-to-host-detention-and-demurrage-research-symposium-6317116</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:20:15 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The event aims to foster a greater understanding of how charges for container usage and storage can best incentivize cargo flow, the US Federal Maritime Commission said.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[BNSF boosts New Mexico manpower to manage freight flow after flood]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/bnsf-boosts-new-mexico-manpower-to-manage-freight-flow-after-flood-6317114</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/bnsf-boosts-new-mexico-manpower-to-manage-freight-flow-after-flood-6317114</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:52:14 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The railroad is metering the movement of containers destined for inland hubs in order not to overwhelm the terminals with cargo; it could be another week before service returns to normal.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[TFI looks to build non-union US LTL network beyond TForce Freight]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/tfi-looks-to-build-non-union-us-ltl-network-beyond-tforce-freight-6317048</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/tfi-looks-to-build-non-union-us-ltl-network-beyond-tforce-freight-6317048</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:22:14 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The plan, revealed by TFI CEO Alain Bédard, is to build an asset-light less-than-truckload network using contractors while its unionized subsidiary TForce regroups under new management.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Gemini partners say will shift India-North Europe service to Suez routing]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/gemini-partners-say-will-shift-india-north-europe-service-to-suez-routing-6316928</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/gemini-partners-say-will-shift-india-north-europe-service-to-suez-routing-6316928</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:21:15 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[All the vessels deployed on the ME1/IOS loop are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, which industry observers believe points to a more consequential shift in the carrier’s overall risk assessment of the Red Sea corridor.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Window for record intermodal savings closing as rate hikes loom]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/window-for-record-intermodal-savings-closing-as-rate-hikes-loom-6316515</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/window-for-record-intermodal-savings-closing-as-rate-hikes-loom-6316515</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:50:15 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Intermodal marketing companies and railroads are using ongoing bid negotiations to raise rates in annual agreements for 2027.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[USTR urged to suspend Chinese ship fees until January or later]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/ustr-urged-to-suspend-chinese-ship-fees-until-january-or-later-6316426</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/ustr-urged-to-suspend-chinese-ship-fees-until-january-or-later-6316426</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:46:15 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[MPV operators more optimistic as congestion, vessel delays tighten capacity]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/mpv-operators-more-optimistic-as-congestion-vessel-delays-tighten-capacity-6316297</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/mpv-operators-more-optimistic-as-congestion-vessel-delays-tighten-capacity-6316297</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:01:18 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[FedEx Freight shipments drop but fuel, rates boost revenue]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/fedex-freight-shipments-drop-but-fuel-rates-boost-revenue-6315364</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/fedex-freight-shipments-drop-but-fuel-rates-boost-revenue-6315364</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:59:16 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Strike deadline at LA-LB ports delayed until Nov. 4: PMA]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/strike-deadline-at-la-lb-ports-delayed-until-nov-4-pma-6315329</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/strike-deadline-at-la-lb-ports-delayed-until-nov-4-pma-6315329</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:36:19 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The Pacific Maritime Association said talks with ILWU Local 26 will continue with assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Top ocean carriers sit tight within three-tiered reality: analyst]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/top-ocean-carriers-sit-tight-within-three-tiered-reality-analyst-6315284</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:19:16 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are quite distinct tiers within the top 10 container carriers, and it’s not easy — without huge investment or further consolidation — to move between them, writes Jeremy Masters.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[India launches $1 billion plan to boost domestic container manufacturing]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/india-launches-1-billion-plan-to-boost-domestic-container-manufacturing-6315240</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/india-launches-1-billion-plan-to-boost-domestic-container-manufacturing-6315240</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:10:19 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The incentive program will run through fiscal 2039-40 and is meant to neutralize China’s inherent competitive advantages as a container production hub, industry sources say.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cosco targets intermodal services, e-commerce trade to boost earnings]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/cosco-targets-intermodal-services-e-commerce-trade-to-boost-earnings-6315213</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/cosco-targets-intermodal-services-e-commerce-trade-to-boost-earnings-6315213</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:53:15 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[That comes as the carrier posted strong third-quarter revenue gains on the trans-Pacific, Asia-Europe, and intra-Asia trades, buoyed by higher freight rates.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Industrial gas suppliers focus on AI buildout amid helium disruption]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/industrial-gas-suppliers-focus-on-ai-buildout-amid-helium-disruption-6315166</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/industrial-gas-suppliers-focus-on-ai-buildout-amid-helium-disruption-6315166</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:29:17 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Air Liquide and Linde, major project cargo shippers, said despite measured improvements in supply, the global helium market faces ongoing pressure and uncertainty stemming from the war in the Middle East.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Schneider switching East Coast partner to Norfolk Southern]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/schneider-switching-east-coast-partner-to-norfolk-southern-6313927</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/schneider-switching-east-coast-partner-to-norfolk-southern-6313927</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:26:15 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The change comes as Schneider is now publicly supporting the $85 billion UP-NS merger after previously taking no position on the deal.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Strike deadline at LA-LB ports expected to be delayed to Nov. 4: PMA]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/strike-deadline-at-la-lb-ports-expected-to-be-delayed-to-nov-4-pma-6313870</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/strike-deadline-at-la-lb-ports-expected-to-be-delayed-to-nov-4-pma-6313870</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:47:15 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The Pacific Maritime Association and unionized security personnel represented by ILWU Local 26 are likely to announce the short extension on Friday, the PMA said.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[CSX service slowly returning to normal after IT outage]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/csx-service-slowly-returning-to-normal-after-it-outage-6313848</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/csx-service-slowly-returning-to-normal-after-it-outage-6313848</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:17:32 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problem that began Tuesday evening was largely resolved by Thursday morning, with most of CSX’s core customer-facing applications back online, the railroad said.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Demand recovery remains uneven across US LTL sector]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/demand-recovery-remains-uneven-across-us-ltl-sector-6313846</link>
            <guid>https://joc.com/article/demand-recovery-remains-uneven-across-us-ltl-sector-6313846</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:11:17 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Revenue is up by double digits at publicly owned LTL carriers, but shipment volumes are not rising uniformly, company earnings data shows.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Scan Global Logistics inks deal to acquire Portland-based forwarder OIA Global]]></title>
            <link>https://joc.com/article/scan-global-logistics-inks-deal-to-acquire-portland-based-forwarder-oia-global-6313810</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:44:19 GMT</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[The challenge begins when a shipper decides that waiting for a delayed vessel is more expensive than paying a premium for air freight, industry leaders told the group’s conference in Miami.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[But Baker Hughes, Halliburton and SLB, key drivers of energy project cargo, are also riding the wave of US data center demand to boost their work backlogs.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Despite the implementation of the updated Air Cargo Advance Screening requirements being pushed back to May 2027, compliance will be difficult, industry leaders told the Tiaca conference.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[LTL shipments getting heavier at ODFL as freight demand slowly rises]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:17:14 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The second-largest US LTL provider by revenue sees more positive indicators early in the fourth quarter after sequential gains in tonnage through September.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:38:15 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The railroad said some systems were gradually returning to service, but that significant operational restrictions remained due to the outage, which began Tuesday and was determined to not be a cyberattack.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[ILWU local threatens strike at LA-LB ports beginning Sunday]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:13:14 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The strike threat from unionized security personnel comes as the Southern California gateway is already experiencing congestion and rising rail container dwell times due to record or near-record container volumes this summer and fall.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Car carrier operators further expand widening order book on robust outlook]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:59:14 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The new ships join a ballooning backlog of vessels that has swelled to more than 200 ships totaling 2 million deadweight tons, equivalent to 23% of the existing fleet, according to data from shipbroker Clarksons.]]></description>
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