The eighth month of the year marked a notable shift in import activity, influenced by both seasonal demand and ongoing […]
Tag: Ocean Freight
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 […]
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 […]
New Rules on Reporting Lost/Overboard Containers Starts in 2026
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced new regulations on reporting lost/overboard shipping containers, which will start at the beginning of […]
First Container Ship Docks at Port of Baltimore Since Bridge Collapse
Resuming operations at the Port of Baltimore is more than simply going back to business as usual; it’s a calculated […]
Panama Canal Daily Transits Set to Increase: What’s Next?
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is set to increase daily transits and raise maximum permitted draft levels, throughout this month […]