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Optimize Freight Costs: When FCL or LCL Makes the Most Sense
Optimize Freight Costs: When FCL or LCL Makes the Most Sense Choosing between Full Container Load (FCL) and Less Than […]
SHIELD: Why Interlog is Different
In the fast-paced world of international and domestic shipping, shippers face numerous challenges that often lead to loads of unnecessary […]
How to Achieve Supply Chain Resilience and ROI
Reshoring, nearshoring, and keeping “just-in-case” inventory have all seen substantial expenditures as supply chain resilience has gained importance on a […]
MSC and ZIM Launch ‘Cooperative’ Deal on Seven Container Services, Connecting Asia, Europe, Med., and Australia
Zim Integrated Shipping (ZIM) and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) have come together to cooperate on seven container services. What This […]
Is the U.S. Still a Top Corn Exporter?
A new era in the history of agriculture is being ushered in by the dramatic alteration of the world market […]
Japan’s Exports Drop for the First Time in Two Plus Years
Japan’s export industry, which is a key engine of economic growth, has experienced instability, representing the first decline in more […]
ILWU Canada is on Strike: What Does This Mean For Your Shipments?
International Longshore and Warehouse Union in Canada dockworkers have been on strike since Saturday, July 1st. This comes after negotiations […]
More Cold Storage and Distribution Facilities are Being Built in the U.S. Southeast
Refrigerated storage and distribution facilities throughout major Southeast ports in the U.S. are being put together due to rapid population […]
The Importance Inland Ports Have on the Movement of Goods
Inland ports play a crucial role in the movement of goods and services. They also help increase intermodal capacity for […]
What is Peak Season Forecasted to Look Like This Year?
U.S. based retailers and other importers are forecasting a slightly weaker peak season this year. While 2022 had an abundance […]
Howard Terminal Option for Oakland A’s Ballpark is No More
Well, it looks like the Howard Terminal Option for the Oakland A’s Ballpark is no more, as the Oakland A’s […]
Agricultural Shippers and Marine Terminals at NWSA Continue to Try and Find Solutions for Efficient Cargo Flow
For agricultural exporters who are dealing with declining backhaul vessel capacity and declining import volumes, the marine terminals at the […]
Maersk and HMM Announce Changes Over Demurrage and Detention Fees on U.S. Shipments
Maersk and HMM have made recent changes to how they will assess demurrage and detention fees on U.S. shipments (both […]
Will the USWC Rebound During the Second Half of the Year?
Containerized imports increased from December but decreased from the prior year and levels prior to COVID in January 2023 at […]