Lost containers are a real concern for various reasons. There are environmental threats posed by containers continuously falling overboard from […]
Tag: Ocean Freight
What NRF Import Forecasts Show For the First Half of This Year
U.S. retailers are feeling more optimistic about the first half of this year, than they were just a month ago. […]
Hapag-Lloyd Leaving THE Alliance, Set to Join Maersk in New Partnership
Most in the industry have probably already heard that Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk will be forming a new partnership, the “Gemini […]
The Importance of Port Investments
Ports play an important role in the overall movement of goods. Â And investing into the ports is important in making […]
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 […]
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires on Cargo Ships
Back in 2022, the shipping realm saw a jump in fires with 8 vessels lost and over 200 fire-related incidents […]
Port of Virginia Is Now 100 Percent Powered by Clean Energy
By using sustainable electricity to power all of its terminals, the Port of Virginia has accomplished a key milestone and […]
Smart Ports: What Are They?
A smart port is a modern and technologically advanced port that leverages innovative technologies and data-driven solutions to enhance its […]
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 […]
Is the Suez Canal a Good Re-Routing Option for You?
Global trade channels are experiencing a dramatic change in dynamics, with Southeast Asia displacing China as the new manufacturing superpower. […]
This Year’s Cargo Volume Trends at U.S. Ports
Managers of supply chains pay close attention to port volume as a crucial sign of trade trends. 40 percent of […]
Port of NY and NJ Will Be Able to Handle Extra Large Ships Soon
Over the next few years, marine facilities at the Port of New York and New Jersey are expected to increase […]
Port of Savannah Plans to Expand, Adding a Third Container Terminal
Another container terminal is set to be added at the Port of Savannah! Recently, the Georgia Ports Authority announced that […]
Eastbound Transpacific Blank Sailings Expected to Continue for the Near Future
Blank sailings on the eastbound transpacific trade lane are expected to continue (due to oversupply) for the time being, and […]
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. […]