Reshoring, nearshoring, and keeping “just-in-case” inventory have all seen substantial expenditures as supply chain resilience has gained importance on a […]
Tag: International Business
Port of Rotterdam Invests and Launches Drone Project
Drone technology has become increasingly popular in the last several years. Among an increasing demand from consumers and growing global […]
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 – […]
Reshoring and Nearshoring as a Supply Chain Resilience Strategy
The COVID-19 pandemic was rough on everyone. Due to the various shortages and delays brought on by the 2020 year, […]
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 […]
What Early Labor Contract Negotiations Out on the USEC and USGC Ports Currently Look Like
September 30th, 2024 – that’s the date when the current International Longshoremen’s Association contract expires. The ILA covers ports throughout […]
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 […]
Safety Record Sees Improvements but Some Concern Ascends Over Dismal Shipping Accident Possibilities
Maritime safety is crucial especially with shipping transporting nearly 90 percent of the world’s trade on different vessels. The safety […]
Low Water Levels in the Panama Canal: What You Should Know
Concern is being expressed by economists, supply-chain specialists, and industry stakeholders due to the severe drought that is affecting the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CMA CGM Cease Transport of Plastic Waste on Ships in an Anti-Waste Effort
CMA CGM Cease Transport of Plastic Waste on Ships in an Anti-Waste Effort It’s not breaking news that ocean pollution […]