For hundreds of years, the ocean carriers have held the cards, but 2022 may just be the year to balance the scales. So far this year, we have seen the passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) by the US Congress, the passage of AB2406 by the California legislature, the assessment of fines by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) upon the ocean carriers for unfair business practices, and up next the contemplation by the FMC to declare an emergency order to share data among industry stakeholders as well as define what is considered unreasonable rejection of export cargo.

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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS…SPOTLIGHT THE 1970’S

In 1973, Devine was featured in a local magazine to honor our 50th year in business. The article talks about the agricultural and forest products we haul as well as the growing importance of containerized cargo to the company and the region as a whole. Fifty years...

ESCORT SERVICE

The Bar Pilots escort ships in and out of the San Francisco Bay every day to ensure the safety of marine traffic and marine life. Take a look at the above video for a day-in-the-life experience. At nearly nine minutes, it is longer than our usual videos but capti...

BEHIND THE WHEEL

Women continue to be a growing force in the trucking industry. As recent as five years ago, women made up only 7.9% of Class A truck drivers. But, now, the word is out... trucking is a good career. The number of women training to become a commercial truck drivers is...

NAME THAT PART

Do you know what this part is? It is something used in truck or container transportation. Play "Name That Part" by liking us on Facebook. Click here to be directed to our page and place your guess. Good luck!  

FROM NORTHERN NEVADA

Summer is festival season in the Reno area. From concerts and cabarets to BBQ and beer, there is something for everyone. Check out the the event calendar here and join the fun.

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