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Early Forecasts Indicate Mississippi River May Face Challenges for Third Straight Year
The future of barge transportation on the Mississippi River is beset not just by weather patterns and competition from other […]
Interesting Facts about International Shipping and Logistics
Keeping it fun and simple in this blog where we’ve listed some interesting facts about international shipping and logistics, that […]
How Does Freight Forwarding Work?
Transporting commodities across international boundaries is a difficult task in the field of international trade. While some companies decide to […]
What was Discussed at the TPM Conference
The TPM Conference, put on by the Journal of Commerce and S&P Global, is focused on the trans-Pacific and global […]
Ocean Schedule Reliability Fell in January 2024
The most recent results of Sea-Intelligence’s Global Liner Performance (GLP) study, which includes data through January 2024, show an unsettling […]
St. Patrick’s Day Preview: History and Consumer Spending
St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday, March 17, and many around the world – including those in the United States […]
Have the Red Sea Diversions Impacted the Ports in Africa?
Significant upheavals have recently affected the world’s marine environment, especially in the region of the Red Sea and Suez Canal. […]
What We Know So Far About the East and Gulf Coast Dockworker Contract Talks
There’s a lot of “what ifs” going through the minds of industry stakeholders on when a contract will be reached […]
What Happens to a Container if it Falls Overboard at Sea?
Lost containers are a real concern for various reasons. There are environmental threats posed by containers continuously falling overboard from […]
Trends Shaping the Supply Chain Industry This Year
Whether you’re directly involved in day-to-day supply chain operations or even someone that has no relation in the supply chain […]
Air Cargo Market Predicted to Be Challenging for Another Year
As persistent geopolitical tensions continue to weigh heavily on global supply lines, the future of air freight appears to be […]
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Season in Shipping: What’s There to Know?
The Brown Marmorated stink bug (BMSB) was originally native to Asia but was then imported on accident to North America […]
The Pros and Cons of Using AI in the Supply Chain
Artificial intelligence (AI) integration has become a game-changing force in the fast-paced field of supply chain management. Artificial intelligence has […]
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. […]