The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is set to increase daily transits and raise maximum permitted draft levels, throughout this month […]
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Reshoring and Nearshoring: Things to Know
A plethora of issues are facing the global transportation and supply chain industry in the aftermath of recent geopolitical crises. […]
Cargo Chronicles: Exploring the Rise in Cargo Theft
In past years, the global supply chain has seen a concerning increase in cargo theft, creating many discussions and unease […]
Revised Forecast Show an Increase of U.S. Imports in the First Half of 2024
In this blog, we take a look at the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Global Port Tracker report released in early […]
Transatlantic Q1: Volume, Labor Negotiations, Rates
Within the dynamic domain of international trade, there has been a notable resurgence of the trans-Atlantic route. The first quarter […]
Global Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: Extreme Weather, Port Closures, and Geopolitical Challenges
Regardless of how long you’ve been in the supply chain and logistics industry, it’s quite likely that you’ve had an […]
Maersk Will Resume OC1 Service Through the Panama Canal
Ocean carrier Maersk is preparing to resume its Ocean-Americas (OC1) service’s transits via the Panama Canal, a strategically significant step […]
The History and Four Pillars of the IMO
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the United Nations’ specialized agency that is responsible for the safety and security of […]
Early Forecasts Indicate Mississippi River May Face Challenges for Third Straight Year
The future of barge transportation on the Mississippi River is beset not just by weather patterns and competition from other […]
Interesting Facts about International Shipping and Logistics
Keeping it fun and simple in this blog where we’ve listed some interesting facts about international shipping and logistics, that […]
How Does Freight Forwarding Work?
Transporting commodities across international boundaries is a difficult task in the field of international trade. While some companies decide to […]
What was Discussed at the TPM Conference
The TPM Conference, put on by the Journal of Commerce and S&P Global, is focused on the trans-Pacific and global […]
Ocean Schedule Reliability Fell in January 2024
The most recent results of Sea-Intelligence’s Global Liner Performance (GLP) study, which includes data through January 2024, show an unsettling […]
St. Patrick’s Day Preview: History and Consumer Spending
St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday, March 17, and many around the world – including those in the United States […]
Have the Red Sea Diversions Impacted the Ports in Africa?
Significant upheavals have recently affected the world’s marine environment, especially in the region of the Red Sea and Suez Canal. […]