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U.S. Longshoreman Strike Ends: Breaking Down the Details and What’s Next?
The recent U.S. longshoreman strike has come to an end, with a Master Contract extension now in place until mid-January. […]
Interlog Insights – September 2024
The following is an archived collection of our weekly insights throughout the month of September. Those who had signed up […]
Lithium Battery Fire Occurs at Port of Los Angeles, Now Cleared
As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs), consumer electronics, and renewable energy storage continues to surge, so does the transportation […]
U.S. Container Import Volumes in August
The eighth month of the year marked a notable shift in import activity, influenced by both seasonal demand and ongoing […]
FMC Greenlights Gemini Alliance, Vows To Monitor Impacts on U.S. Shippers
The Gemini Cooperation Alliance – featuring Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd – will officially set sail, after receiving the ‘greenlight’ from the […]
East, Gulf Coast Longshore Contract Expiration Date Nears
The expiration date for the East and Gulf coast dockworkers is nearing and no resolution has been made. Why is […]
Carriers Reassess GRIs for India-U.S. Shipments Amid Market Shifts
Carriers are reevaluating their strategy more often as the world’s shipping market continues to fluctuate. This is especially true with […]
Planning for Golden Week: What Shippers Should Know
At the start of next month is the Golden Week holiday, spanning from October 1st to the 7th. This week-long […]
Interlog Insights – August 2024
The following is an archived collection of our weekly insights throughout the month of August. Those who had signed up […]
Understanding the Various Ocean Carriers, Alliances
Ocean carriers, the giants of global maritime logistics, play a pivotal role in facilitating international trade by transporting goods across […]
Meeting Expectations: Solving the Disconnect Between Forwarders and Their Customers
Anyone who works at a company that engages in shipping will tell you that one of their major, primary pain […]
Labor Uncertainty in Canada
Canada is bracing for a major work stoppage involving two of its major railways, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and […]
U.S. Container Imports May See Near-Record Highs in August
According to retailers, U.S. container imports are expected to reach all-time highs by the summer of 2024, driven by a […]
Explosion on Vessel Docked at Ningbo Port, Hazardous Materials Suspected
A container containing hazardous goods aboard a Yang Ming vessel, exploded and caused a fire at the Ningbo port in […]