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Tag: Ocean Freight
Consumers Boost Holiday Season with Strong Spending
With just 27 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year (five fewer than last year), industry stakeholders knew of the […]
ISF Filings: What Importers Should Know
The Importer Security Filing (ISF) is a requirement enforced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This requires the importer […]
Putting a Bow on 2024 Port Volumes
As 2024 comes to an end, the global logistics sector looks back on a year that saw previously unheard-of changes […]
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 […]