A Recap of April: Tariffs, Global Port Volumes, Retail Sales, and More The logistics and shipping world didn’t get much […]
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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 […]
Protecting Your Cargo with Insurance
Preserving your cargo is critical in the dynamic world of transportation. Companies need to be ready for any unforeseen difficulties […]
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 […]