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Tag: Ocean Freight
What was Discussed at the TPM Conference
The TPM Conference, put on by the Journal of Commerce and S&P Global, is focused on the trans-Pacific and global […]
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 […]
Have the Red Sea Diversions Impacted the Ports in Africa?
Significant upheavals have recently affected the world’s marine environment, especially in the region of the Red Sea and Suez Canal. […]
What We Know So Far About the East and Gulf Coast Dockworker Contract Talks
There’s a lot of “what ifs” going through the minds of industry stakeholders on when a contract will be reached […]
What Happens to a Container if it Falls Overboard at Sea?
Lost containers are a real concern for various reasons. There are environmental threats posed by containers continuously falling overboard from […]
What NRF Import Forecasts Show For the First Half of This Year
U.S. retailers are feeling more optimistic about the first half of this year, than they were just a month ago. […]
Hapag-Lloyd Leaving THE Alliance, Set to Join Maersk in New Partnership
Most in the industry have probably already heard that Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk will be forming a new partnership, the “Gemini […]
The Importance of Port Investments
Ports play an important role in the overall movement of goods. And investing into the ports is important in making […]
Protecting Your Cargo with Insurance
Preserving your cargo is critical in the dynamic world of transportation. Companies need to be ready for any unforeseen difficulties […]
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires on Cargo Ships
Back in 2022, the shipping realm saw a jump in fires with 8 vessels lost and over 200 fire-related incidents […]
Port of Virginia Is Now 100 Percent Powered by Clean Energy
By using sustainable electricity to power all of its terminals, the Port of Virginia has accomplished a key milestone and […]
Smart Ports: What Are They?
A smart port is a modern and technologically advanced port that leverages innovative technologies and data-driven solutions to enhance its […]
How Did U.S. Imports Fare in November?
The month of November did see some decreases in total U.S. imports handled, but November typically is a weaker month […]
Is the Suez Canal a Good Re-Routing Option for You?
Global trade channels are experiencing a dramatic change in dynamics, with Southeast Asia displacing China as the new manufacturing superpower. […]