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Air Freight Performance Driven by Disruptions, E-Commerce Growth
The need for e-commerce and disruptions in maritime shipping have driven an extraordinary boom in activity in the worldwide air […]
A Lifeline for Trade: Panama’s Reservoir Project to Combat Drought in the Canal
The Panama Canal has long struggled with water supply challenges, a problem that dates back to its opening in 1914. […]
Aftermath of Global IT Outage: Assessing Any Impacts
On the evening of July 18, global transportation operations faced disruptions due to a widespread computer outage triggered by a […]
Spotlight on Global Straits: The Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically crucial waterway located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, connecting […]
Spotlight on the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
The Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, translates to “Gate of Tears” in Arabic, is a narrow waterway located between the Arabian Peninsula and […]
Strategies for NVOs and Shippers Amidst a Tight Ocean Shipping Market
The amount of vessel space in the eastbound trans-Pacific shipping lanes has significantly decreased in recent months, which has left […]
What Did U.S. Container Import Volumes in May Show?
The United States experienced a notable increase in the amount of containers imported in May 2024, up 6.2% from April […]
Preparing for Peak Season: Things Shippers Should Know
Rates and demand are rising earlier and more sharply as the peak season for U.S. importing draws near. Peak season […]
Transpacific Tides: Seattle and Tacoma Terminals Signal Gateway Revival
Last year, the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, like other ports across the U.S., saw a decrease in volumes. U.S. […]
Are Air Freight Rates and Demand Increasing?
Despite the traditionally quiet summer months, demand for and rates for air freight transportation are nevertheless rising. Strong e-commerce fulfillment […]
Draft Restrictions at the Panama Canal Have Eased, What Lies Ahead?
The Panama Canal is a critical trade link and piece for the transit of container traffic. Around forty percent of […]
The Outlook on Transpacific Ocean Freight
As peak shipping season draws near, the transpacific ocean freight business is ready for a turbulent time marked by elevated […]
New Rules on Reporting Lost/Overboard Containers Starts in 2026
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced new regulations on reporting lost/overboard shipping containers, which will start at the beginning of […]
Hurricane Season 2024: Forecasts, Preparation
It’s that time of year… hurricane season, more specifically Atlantic and Pacific hurricane season, spanning from June 1 to the […]