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How Did U.S. Imports Fare in November?
The month of November did see some decreases in total U.S. imports handled, but November typically is a weaker month […]
U.S. Maritime Administration Announces A Mega Expansion of a Marine Highway System in Alaska
Last week the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced their plans of an expansion of a marine highway system in Alaska […]
What Happens When Containers Fall Overboard at Sea?
If you’ve worked in the logistics industry for any amount of time, chances are you’ve heard a few stories of […]
Container Volume Drops Out on Both East and West Coast
Contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association have remained incredibly slow, which is causing […]
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 […]
What Will Post-2M Be Like for Maersk and MSC?
A recent shipping line shakeup has been one for the books. Last month, Maersk and MSC, the world’s two largest […]
What’s the Start of the Year Looking Like for Tanker and Dry Bulk and Gas Container Shipping?
The first quarter of the year is typically a quiet period for shipping. However, as demand for trade took a […]
What Does This Year Hold for the Future of Logistics?
The last couple of years have been brutal on the logistics industry. While there was a whole slew of both […]
Lessons Inland Hubs Learned in 2022
Rail hub performance last year was sub-par. Things have gotten better recently due to a decline in import activity to […]
Major Retailers are Moving Away from Using Private Charter Cargo Ships
The last couple of years have caused disruptions across the ocean shipping industry all triggered by pandemic-related issues. The supply […]
A Year in Review: Notable Supply Chain Events in 2022
Shortages, congestion, record container volumes at ports, shipping delays, extreme weather events, potential rail strikes, and MUCH more all took […]
New Potential Legislation to Close Loopholes in Jones Act
A proposed bill in Congress would make it more difficult for foreign ships and their crews to work within the […]
Three Designs That Could Decarbonize International Shipping
Three Designs That Could Decarbonize International Shipping Some things in logistics are straightforward. In order to ship cargo from one […]
South Carolina Ports’ Reach Completion on Phase One of Their Inland Port Greer Expansion Project
South Carolina Ports’ Reach Completion on Phase One of Their Inland Port Greer Expansion Project For South Carolina Ports’ there […]