With shortages during 2020 and 2021, and then an oversupply in 2022, many retailers now are starting to have slimmer […]
Tag: Imports
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 […]
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 […]
Why Supply Chain Visibility is Important
Supply chains all around the world have been disrupted over the last several years. As a result, supply chain visibility […]
Port of Oakland Terminal Still a Potential Prospect for the Oakland A’s Stadium
For those who are avid baseball fans, you are probably well aware of the Oakland Athletics trying to find a […]
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 […]
Trans-Pacific Shipping Contracts Coming to a Close
The trans-Pacific shipping industry’s annual contract season is coming to an end, and everyone is eager to see where contract […]
The Top Five U.S. Ports in 2022
A couple weeks ago we wrote about the top five China ports in 2022, this week we shift our focus […]
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 […]
The Top Ten Ports in China in 2022
The past year was a significant year for the industry, especially in China. The total container throughput for all Chinese […]
What Lies Ahead? How Container Shipping is Riding the Waves of a New Era
The ocean container supply chain industry is rapidly changing. As time passes, old challenges become worries of the past as […]