Zim Integrated Shipping (ZIM) and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) have come together to cooperate on seven container services. What This […]
Tag: Imports
What is the Latest on the Water Levels on the Mississippi River?
As we enter harvest season, the Mississippi and Ohio rivers are experiencing low water levels, for a second straight year. […]
The Complexities and Demand of Shoreside Power at Ports
The demand for shoreside power is increasing as the world’s ports develop. The need for creative solutions is driven by […]
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 […]
What’s the Import Outlook Looking Like for the Next Three Months?
As we gear up for back-to-school and the winter holidays, one of the biggest voices for the retail industry – […]
A Developer Has Been Picked for a Cargo Project at LAX Airport
In an effort to improve capacity and efficiency, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has unveiled a daring plan to renovate […]
Managing Inventory During Demand Uncertainty
Consumer spending and economic activity has ups and downs not unlike that of a roller coaster, and the last several […]
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 […]
Retailers: Slimmer Inventories This Year After an Oversaturated Supply Last Year
With shortages during 2020 and 2021, and then an oversupply in 2022, many retailers now are starting to have slimmer […]
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 […]
Import Volumes From Asia Are Up in April
Freight rates are constantly changing, and for U.S. shippers, this means proactive decision making and communication is crucial for keeping […]
U.S. CBP Inspected Over a Billion Flowers Prior to This Past Mother’s Day
Last Sunday was Mother’s Day, one of the biggest days/weekend for the floral industry, some dub it as the ‘Super […]
Will We See a Second Half of the Year Demand Rebound?
Most shippers have been aware of the state of the international shipping market, and especially how it’s impacted U.S. imports […]
How Shifts and Diversions of Cargo in the U.S. Play a Role in Supply Chain Resiliency
Through the last couple of years, there’s been more of a “shift” in cargo. Which has been a widely discussed […]