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Ben Ames

Ben Ames

Ben Ames has spent 20 years as a journalist since starting out as a daily newspaper reporter in Pennsylvania in 1995. From 1999 forward, he has focused on business and technology reporting for a number of trade journals, beginning when he joined Design News and Modern Materials Handling magazines. Ames is author of the trail guide "Hiking Massachusetts" and is a graduate of the Columbia School of Journalism.
ben@dcvelocity.com
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Retail groups renew call for White House to step in to labor talks at West Coast ports

Extended work stoppage could lead to increased yard congestion just ahead of back-to-school and winter peak retail shipping seasons.
June 5, 2023
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Extended work stoppage could lead to increased yard congestion just ahead of back-to-school and winter peak retail shipping seasons.


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West Coast ports close suddenly in repeat of April work stoppage

RILA calls for Biden Administration to broker a deal if talks falter between port operators and dockworkers.
June 2, 2023
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RILA calls for Biden Administration to broker a deal if talks falter between port operators and dockworkers.


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Nearshoring trend shifts trade lanes from China to Mexico, FourKites says

In effort to minimize supply chain disruptions, U.S. companies have driven 20% rise in shipment volumes from Mexico to the U.S. over two years.
June 1, 2023
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In effort to minimize supply chain disruptions, U.S. companies have driven 20% rise in shipment volumes from Mexico to the U.S. over two years.


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CMA CGM revenue plunged more than 30% as spot freight rates plunged in Q1

French container shipper says market is seeing a “rapid normalization” due to drop in household consumption of goods, retail inventory levels.
May 26, 2023
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French container shipper says market is seeing a “rapid normalization” due to drop in household consumption of goods, retail inventory levels.


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Flexport buys Shopify Logistics in move to build single source fulfilment hub

Shopify plans to sharpen focus on commerce, saying the dawn of the AI era unlocks new capabilities.
May 4, 2023
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Shopify plans to sharpen focus on commerce, saying the dawn of the AI era unlocks new capabilities.


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Redwood Logistics expands Mexico footprint as nearshoring trend gains steam

Bitten by pandemic supply disruptions, U.S. companies look to nearby nation for increasingly complex manufacturing assignments.
April 24, 2023
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Bitten by pandemic supply disruptions, U.S. companies look to nearby nation for increasingly complex manufacturing assignments.


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Shell gas station chain acquires electric car charging network for $169 million

Buying Volta Charging’s 3,000 plug-in sites is part of Shell’s plan to grow from 140,000 charge points today to 2.5 million by 2030.
March 31, 2023
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Buying Volta Charging’s 3,000 plug-in sites is part of Shell’s plan to grow from 140,000 charge points today to 2.5 million by 2030.


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Ohio says Norfolk Southern lawsuit will make sure railroad “keeps its word” on cleanup

Rail company has pledged responses to chemical spill including funds to compensate potential medical issues, lost home values, polluted water.
March 15, 2023
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Rail company has pledged responses to chemical spill including funds to compensate potential medical issues, lost home values, polluted water.


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Three firms join forces in container maintenance & repair sector

Combination will unite CMC, ITI, and Columbia Container as global intermodal markets now require tighter interconnectedness and shortened delivery times.
March 13, 2023
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Combination will unite CMC, ITI, and Columbia Container as global intermodal markets now require tighter interconnectedness and shortened delivery times.


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As federal regulators plan tighter oversight, Norfolk Southern and AAR unveil their own rail safety plans

Train industry warns Washington policymakers against taking “reflexive” actions following toxic derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
March 8, 2023
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Train industry warns Washington policymakers against taking “reflexive” actions following toxic derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.


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