The air cargo market experienced a rollercoaster ride over the last couple of years that has left stakeholders scrambling to […]
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More Cold Storage and Distribution Facilities are Being Built in the U.S. Southeast
Refrigerated storage and distribution facilities throughout major Southeast ports in the U.S. are being put together due to rapid population […]
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 […]
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 […]
Staying Aware and Vigilant From Cargo Theft
Cargo theft has been a problem in the supply chain throughout the United States, but that problem is continuing to […]
Agricultural Shippers and Marine Terminals at NWSA Continue to Try and Find Solutions for Efficient Cargo Flow
For agricultural exporters who are dealing with declining backhaul vessel capacity and declining import volumes, the marine terminals at the […]
Trans-Pacific Shipping Contracts Coming to a Close
The trans-Pacific shipping industry’s annual contract season is coming to an end, and everyone is eager to see where contract […]
Frozen Food Industry Continues to be Strong, But Freezer Technology Needs to Improve
Last year alone, consumers spent $72.2 billion on frozen foods, however some of those purchases left consumers with certain frozen foods […]
The Top Five U.S. Ports in 2022
A couple weeks ago we wrote about the top five China ports in 2022, this week we shift our focus […]
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 […]
Supply Chain Snarls Continue to Ease, Other Challenges Linger
Relief surrounding freight and transportation costs, capacity, and other supply chain snarls have continued to ease. But like with many […]
Will the USWC Rebound During the Second Half of the Year?
Containerized imports increased from December but decreased from the prior year and levels prior to COVID in January 2023 at […]
Reefer Rebound in 2023?
Shippers in the cold chain industry are still wary as high wholesale food inventories and inflation could cause some depletion […]
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 […]