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Port Congestion Numbers Explained: How Bad Is It?
It’s no secret that congestion at U.S. ports is at an all-time high. Nearly every ocean port is beyond maxed […]
New Record for Container Ships Awaiting Unloading off Coast of LA/Long Beach
The international shipping industry is a well-oiled machine. Well, at least, it should be. Everything is interdependent – ocean vessels […]
Port of Louisiana Requesting Federal Help After Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida was no joke. The hurricane inflicted disaster on the communities along the southern U.S. border where it struck, […]
Surprising Surplus of Empty Containers at Long Beach Ocean Port
Congestion has been brutal at LA for quite some time now. Anyone who has shipped over the last year (and […]
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). […]
Rail Terminal Congestion Peaks Due to Equipment Shortage and High Demand
It’s no secret that the shipping industry has been under fire the last several months (or years at that.) Recent […]
Hurricane Ida’s Catastrophic Impact on the Shipping Industry
2021 hasn’t been short of catastrophes for the shipping industry at large – both locally and internationally. In addition to […]
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 […]
Will ELD’s No Longer Work in 2022?
Recent industry news has it that a large majority of ELD’s may no longer be effective come early-to-mid 2022, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why RFQ’s Are Not a Beneficial Option Now
RFQ’s are perhaps the most widely used method when searching for a new freight forwarder. Shippers are pretty much only […]