The critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whale, including females with very young calves, may be encountered in offshore and coastal waters of South Carolina and Georgia. 

For more information and Method for Reporting Strikes, Carcasses, Entanglements, and Sightings view report here.

Port News

State of the Port Address (SCPA)

REO Chassis Depot Opening (SCPA)

New Ship to Shore Cranes Arrive at SC Ports (AJOT)

Steamship/Pilot

Maersk Raises Earnings Expectations (Lloyd’s List)

CMA CGM Offers Financing to Shippers (Tradewinds)

MSC Latest Carrier Pledging to Avoid North Sea Route (Loadstar)

Container Carrier MSC Orders 5 Giant Box Ships (WSJ)

Insurers Call For Action to Prevent Containership Fires (Freightwaves)

Golden Ray Response: Source of White Smoke Secured (GCaptain)

Golden Ray Pilot Praised For Intentionally Grounding Ship (GCaptain)

Container Lines Removing Significantly More Ships on Asia-Northern Europe (Shipping Watch)

Truck/Rail

CSX, Union Pacific Battle to Win Back Customers (WSJ)

Logistics/Supply Chain

Tosca to Acquire Polymer Logistics (The Packer)

Volkswagon Delays Approval of Turkey Plant (WSJ)

4 Ways 5G is Set to Transform Supply Chains (Supply Chain)

Commerce

Uncertainty Clouds China’s Commitment to US Farm Purchases (WSJ)

Beef is Getting Pricier and You can Blame Asia for That (WSJ)

Strategy Plastics Expanding in Anderson County (SC Commerce)

You won't want to miss Richard (Rick) Todd – CEO of South Carolina Trucking Association speak on how the SCTA efforts will benefit all trucking companies. 

Check out the flyer for ALL the details to come!

Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 15th 12:00 NOON at https://form.jotform.com/joincmca/LuncheonRSVP

CLIENT ADVISORY: New REO Chassis Depot Opening October 26, 2019  for the Wando Welch Terminal

Beginning October 26, 2019, CCM/South Atlantic Chassis Pool will operate the new REO Chassis Depot for the Wando Welch Terminal (WWT). The new chassis depot will be located outside of the terminal gates, east of the new traffic circle just past the first security gate. See image below.  Motor carriers must establish a provider User ID and Password for www.Chassischoice.com before arriving at the Chassis Depot.    All motor carriers bobtailing into the WWT must visit the REO Chassis Depot if utilizing a pool chassis. User information is located on CCM's website under Resources and Chassis Choice Portal or at: www.ccmpool.com/Resources/Chassis-Choice-Portal.aspx The North Charleston Terminal will not be impacted by this change.   For further information and process details visit: www.Reochassisdepot.com.  Contact CCM with any additional questions at: 843-881-8513 or CHSlogistics@ccmpool.com.

Potential Tropical Cyclone 16, expected to become Tropical Storm Nestor, will be moving into the Charleston area Saturday evening, October 19, 2019.

More details can be viewed here.

For questions or concerns, please contact the Sector’s 24-hour Command Center at (843) 740-7050.

USACE Charleston’s Bethney Ward and GLDD’s Dave Johanson are joint presenting “New Work Dredged Material Brings Life to the Bottom of Charleston Harbor” regarding the successful mitigation and beneficial use reefs constructed offshore as part of Post 45. The dredging 101 short course is a great entry level course for those wanting to learn a little about our industry. Continuing Education credits can be obtained by attending the short course and or the event.

Program - view full program -  view event schedule Wednesday (10/16/19) afternoon will start the program with an opportunity to take the Dredging 101 course from 1 to 5 PM. That will be followed by an Ice Breaker from 6-9 PM. Thursday (10/17/19)agenda will consist of technical presentations and a luncheon program that will allow members to meet with USACE district representatives on a one on one basis. In the afternoon we'll have a tour of the historic Dupont Hotel and Wilmington River Walk ending at the Riverfront Iron Hill Craft Brewery for a social event. Friday (10/18/19) will continue with a half day of technical presentations and conclude with Eastern chapter business at about noon.

Location: The Hotel DuPont is an architectural icon internationally renowned hotel, and the pride of Delaware, Hotel DuPont has many stories to tell. Nestled in the heart of Wilmington, Delaware and the picturesque Brandywine Valley, one of the country’s grandest hotels is as rich in history and tradition as it is in atmosphere. The twelve-story Italian Renaissance building debuted in 1913 after a two-and-a-half-year labor of love by French and Italian craftsmen who carved, gilded and painted this exceptional landmark to life. From the lavish splendor of the lobby to the shimmering majesty of the Gold Ballroom, every detail speaks to an eye for flawless style. Hotel Reservations: The Eastern Chapter of WEDA has secured a room block at the Hotel Dupont. Please use the following links to make your room reservations. Non government reservations - Clcik here - $199 per night Government reservations - Click here - $128 per night (gov't ID required for per diem rate.) Hotel Block in nearly sold out at the Hotel Dupont. We have contracted additional rooms at the Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront for both government and non-government attendees. Please call 302-656-2665 and mention "Western Dredging" as the group to get the special rates.  WEDA's Dredging 101 Short Course - view all details The Dredging 101 Course is being offered by WEDA as part of our mission to share knowledge and information about dredging. Because WEDA is a non-profit organization, with its goal not to make money but to share information, WEDA is offering this course at the very low cost of $50. The course will occur at the Hotel Dupont on Wednesday October 16, 2019 from 1:00-5:00 pm. You can either add this course to your meeting registration or register ONLY for the 101 Course. Click here to register for the meeting and/or the Dredging 101 course separately.

Click here for more about WEDA

Port News

Capsized Ship off Georgia Coast to Be Hauled Away in Pieces (ACJ)

SC Ports Record Record Cargo Volume in September (Progressive Rail)

Inland Port of Greer Reports 40% Increase in Volume (GoUpstate)

Port of Charleston Poised to Sustain Dynamic Growth Handling Big Ships (AJOT)

The Tides of Unionization and Container Port Automation (Freightwaves)

Steamship/Tug

Panama Canal posts 6.2% Increase to Hit Record Tonnage (SeaTrade)

New Study from MOL Will Pave Way For Giant Sails on Dry Bulk Ship (Shipping Watch)

Truck/Rail

Drawn by Salary, Women Flocking to Trucking (WSJ)

A&R Logistics to Build Export Facility at CSXSelect Site in SC (Progress Rail)

Railroads to Renew Push for One Man Crews in Contract Talks (Star Tribune)

Logistics/Supply Chain

Drugmaker to Test Machine Learning to Prevent Drug Shortages (WSJ)

Logistics Sector Growth Holds Steady in September (Supply Chain Quarterly)

Flexport Buys Online Container Tracking Specialist Crux Systems (Loadstar)

Commerce

As Local Governments Ban Plastics, State Encourages Plastics (Statehouse Report)

US and China Move Forward on Trade (WSJ)

Spartan Motors Launching Operation in Charleston County (SC Commerce)

The Captain of the Port Charleston is establishing a 100-yard moving safety zone around the M/V ZHEN HUA 28 while the vessel is underway, moored, or anchored in the Port of Charleston. The vessel will be transporting gantry cranes. On Wednesday October 16, 2019 the vessel will arrive in port and proceed first to Columbus Street Terminal. On Friday October 18, 2019 the vessel will proceed to the Wando Welch Terminal. On October 28, 2019 the offloading of cranes will be completed.

Entry of vessels or persons into the safety zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative.

              

This MSIB can be viewed hear. For questions or concerns regarding this MSIB, please contact Sector Charleston Waterways Management Division at (843) 740-3184 or the Sector’s 24-hour Command Center at (843) 740-7050.

Port News

SCPA Success Means Success for Local Workforce (Charleston Chronicle)

Singapore to be World’s Largest Fully Automated Terminal When Completed in 2040 (Strait Times)

Steamship/Pilot

Grim Outlook for Carriers: Drewry Cuts Box Shipping Growth Forecast Again (Loadstar)

Oil Shipping Costs Surge, Threatening US Exports (WSJ)

NYK Completes World’s First Autonomous Ship Trial Voyage (SeaTrade)

Evergreen Orders Six of the World’s Largest Container Ships (Maritime Exec)

Capsizing of Tug Leads to TSB Warning on Girding Risks (Prof Mariner)

Truck/Rail

Trucking Companies Cut Payroll for Third Straight Month (WSJ)

Freightliner Plans to Layoff 900 Workers in NC (WCOSTV.Com)

BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific Face Lawsuits from Dozens of Shippers (Supply Chain)

Logistics/Supply Chain

CBP Cracks Down on Forced Labor in Supply Chains (Freghtwaves)

CBP Presses Continuing Education for Customs Brokers (Freightwaves)

Commerce

China is Buying Soybeans Again as Trade Talks Resume (WSJ)

Trade Gap Widened in August (WSJ)

UK Farmers Rush to Sell Produce Ahead of October Brexit Deadline (WSJ)

MM Technics Expanding Operations in Newberry County (SC Commerce)

A&R Logistics Establishing Operations in Berkeley County (SC Commerce)

The Trump Administration is Delivering Wins on Trade (AJOT)

McGriff Insurance Services Employee Benefits Seminar.

Please join us to learn more about HR issues that impact your business or organization every day. The event is FREE and lunch will be provided.

• FMLA & Leave with Abigail O’ Connell, J.D., Senior Counsel, Sun Life Financial (This presentation is valid for 1 SHRM Professional Development Credit and 1 HR Certification Institute Credit)
• Employee Benefit Compliance withMike Brittingham, J.D., Certified Tax Specialist, Nexsen Pruet
• Clinical Wellness with Katie O’Neill, D.C., B.S, ClinicalWellness Director, McGriff Insurance Services (This presentation is valid for 1 SHRM Professional Development Credit)

Thursday, October 24th

12pm – 3:30pm

The Riley Park Club

360 Fishburne St Charleston, SC 29403

*Also offered in Columbia 10/23*

To register for this FREE event, please visit the link provided below. You may also call Caroline Jackson at (803) 231- 6188 to register by phone. If you register but end up needing to cancel, please let us know so we can open the seat up for another guest. We hope to see you there!

Charleston: REGISTER HERE

Columbia (October 23rd): REGISTER HERE