News & Notes October 22, 2020

Port News

Connect for Coffee to Discuss Impact and Future of SC Port Authority (Augusta CEO)

Inland Port Dillon Growth Continues (SC Now)

US Transportation Secretary Announces Over  $220 Million in Grants for US Ports (AJOT)

NC Ports Awarded $16 Million Grant for Infrastructure Improvements (AJOT)

Steamship/Tug

Textainer Sees Container Shortage Persist Well In To  2020 (Shipping Watch)

Boxship Tonnage Providers Benefit from Carrier Bonanza (Lloyd’s List)

Maersk Terminates Agreement with DB Schenker After Attempt of Hijacking Customers

(Shipping Watch)

Significant Earnings Jump Spurs Hapag-Lloyd  Forecast Revision (Freightwaves)

Cyber

US Charges Russian Military Officers Behind “Notpetya” Cyber Attack (GCaptain)

Logistics/Supply Chain

Holiday Crunch Starts Early With More Packages Than Means To Deliver Them (WSJ)

NFI Responds to Logistics Demand With Plans to Add 5000 New Hires (Supply Chain)

Commerce

Amazon’s Prime Day Accelerates Shift to Online Shopping (WSJ)

Pure Blue Fish Establishing Operations In Orangeburg County (SC Commerce)

Unique Loom Expanding Operations in Lancaster County (SC Commerce)