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U.S. Container Import Volumes in August
The eighth month of the year marked a notable shift in import activity, influenced by both seasonal demand and ongoing […]
East, Gulf Coast Longshore Contract Expiration Date Nears
The expiration date for the East and Gulf coast dockworkers is nearing and no resolution has been made. Why is […]
Carriers Reassess GRIs for India-U.S. Shipments Amid Market Shifts
Carriers are reevaluating their strategy more often as the world’s shipping market continues to fluctuate. This is especially true with […]
Planning for Golden Week: What Shippers Should Know
At the start of next month is the Golden Week holiday, spanning from October 1st to the 7th. This week-long […]
Labor Uncertainty in Canada
Canada is bracing for a major work stoppage involving two of its major railways, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and […]
U.S. Container Imports May See Near-Record Highs in August
According to retailers, U.S. container imports are expected to reach all-time highs by the summer of 2024, driven by a […]
Explosion on Vessel Docked at Ningbo Port, Hazardous Materials Suspected
A container containing hazardous goods aboard a Yang Ming vessel, exploded and caused a fire at the Ningbo port in […]
What Did U.S. Container Import Volumes in May Show?
The United States experienced a notable increase in the amount of containers imported in May 2024, up 6.2% from April […]
Transpacific Tides: Seattle and Tacoma Terminals Signal Gateway Revival
Last year, the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, like other ports across the U.S., saw a decrease in volumes. U.S. […]
The Outlook on Transpacific Ocean Freight
As peak shipping season draws near, the transpacific ocean freight business is ready for a turbulent time marked by elevated […]
Revised Forecast Show an Increase of U.S. Imports in the First Half of 2024
In this blog, we take a look at the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Global Port Tracker report released in early […]
Transatlantic Q1: Volume, Labor Negotiations, Rates
Within the dynamic domain of international trade, there has been a notable resurgence of the trans-Atlantic route. The first quarter […]
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 […]
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 […]