The jump in blank sailings comes as spot rates to the West Coast have fallen 30% over the past three weeks, with East Coast prices down almost 20%.
Progress for wind projects in the UK and Taiwan has bucked the trend of an expected drop in offshore wind turbine generator awards this year.
A federal appeals court said the agency made an unfair and arbitrary rule that allows ocean carriers to bill late fees to one set of contracted parties but not others, like truckers.
