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Tag: Ocean Freight
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 […]
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, […]
Federal Maritime Commissioner Details Proposals to ‘Fix’ Container Flow Inefficiencies at U.S. Ports
Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye recently unveiled proposals on how to improve the container flow inefficiencies at U.S. ports. As […]
How is a Containership Launched?
Ever wondered how a containership is launched into sea? Well, here’s a blog that details the different types of ship […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pressure on Chassis Capacity is Easing, How to Better Prepare When There’s a Next Spike in Volume
Marine chassis suppliers in the US are observing a positive shift in shippers’ equipment returns, which is easing capacity strain […]
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 […]
Redevelopments at the Howard Terminal in Oakland Likely, After Baseball Proposal Gets Squashed
New redevelopments are expected at the Howard Terminal after the potential baseball proposal gets squashed. Last month, the Oakland A’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Important Role Dredging Plays at Ports
Dredging plays an essential role in the nation’s economy, since massive container ships carry the bulk of the goods imported […]
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 […]