Congestion has been brutal at LA for quite some time now. Anyone who has shipped over the last year (and […]
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Third Largest Ocean Carrier in the World is Setting a Maximum for Container Rates
Reports have it that CMA CGM just announced they are suspending spot rate increases until February of next year (2022). […]
Vietnam Lockdowns and Imports: Retailers Switching to Air Freight
Vietnam has really been in the eye of the hurricane when it comes to COVID. A second wave is hitting […]
How Harsh are China’s Ocean Port COVID Restrictions?
China has partially suspended activity at the world’s third largest port – The Meidong Terminal, which processes fourth all cargo […]
Vietnam Suspending Port Activity at Ho Chi Minh Due to COVID-19 Surge
While COVID-19 cases have decreased substantially in several countries due to the vaccines, other parts of the world are just […]
Tips for Navigating Most Common Shipping Frustrations
The shipping industry is incredibly difficult to work in. It’s fast paced, always changing, and requires a lot of patience […]
COVID-19 Update: Possible Lockdowns This Fall?
The shipping industry has been going through a lot in the last several months, and while it’s felt like we’re […]
More Air Freight Options Coming in August
If you’ve been dealing with air freight over the last several months, chances are high that your patience is really […]
Vancouver Port: Congestion Caused by Wildfires in BC
If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you’ve probably heard about the raging wildfires present in British Columbia in […]
LA Port Update: Delayed Yantian Cargo & Peak Season All At Once
If you’ve been keeping up with the market updates, you’re well aware that cargo has continued to move at record […]
Importers: What to Expect for Shipping Rates as the New Norm
Imports continue to rise as consumer demand increases. That’s great news for U.S. importers! But as we’ve seen in 2020, […]
Forwarders Avoid O’Hare Airport Due to Growing Congestion Issues
In recent months, the congestion that has always plagued O’Hare airport to some extent went from bad to worse for […]
The Savannah Port is Expected to Grow
When it comes to news of port congestion, growth, and other industry updates, we pretty much only hear about Long […]
Pandemic Update: What to Remember as We Head into Spring and Summer
There’s no doubt that 2020 took its toll on the shipping industry. Shippers, freight forwarders, and carriers alike were taken […]
When Should You Start Preparing for Peak Season?
If 2020 has taught us all anything, it’s that preparation is essential in all facets of business – especially logistics. […]