As 2024 comes to an end, the global logistics sector looks back on a year that saw previously unheard-of changes […]
Tag: Ocean Freight
U.S. Labor Uncertainty: ILA/USMX to Resume Negotiations as Master Contract Nears Expiration This Month
Negotiations between the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) are scheduled to restart as the […]
Navigating the Trans-Pacific Shipping Landscape for December and the New Year
The trans-Pacific shipping market is going through a shift as the year draws to a close. Stakeholders in the logistics […]
Land Bridge Proposal: Panama Canal’s Bold Plan to Drought Restrictions
A key component of international trade, the Panama Canal is facing increasing difficulties due to climate change. Supply systems around […]
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 […]
FMC Greenlights Gemini Alliance, Vows To Monitor Impacts on U.S. Shippers
The Gemini Cooperation Alliance – featuring Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd – will officially set sail, after receiving the ‘greenlight’ from the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Understanding the Various Ocean Carriers, Alliances
Ocean carriers, the giants of global maritime logistics, play a pivotal role in facilitating international trade by transporting goods across […]
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 […]
A Lifeline for Trade: Panama’s Reservoir Project to Combat Drought in the Canal
The Panama Canal has long struggled with water supply challenges, a problem that dates back to its opening in 1914. […]
Spotlight on Global Straits: The Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically crucial waterway located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, connecting […]
Spotlight on the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
The Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, translates to “Gate of Tears” in Arabic, is a narrow waterway located between the Arabian Peninsula and […]
Strategies for NVOs and Shippers Amidst a Tight Ocean Shipping Market
The amount of vessel space in the eastbound trans-Pacific shipping lanes has significantly decreased in recent months, which has left […]
Draft Restrictions at the Panama Canal Have Eased, What Lies Ahead?
The Panama Canal is a critical trade link and piece for the transit of container traffic. Around forty percent of […]