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U.S. Maritime Administration Announces A Mega Expansion of a Marine Highway System in Alaska
Last week the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced their plans of an expansion of a marine highway system in Alaska […]
What’s the Import Outlook Looking Like for the Next Three Months?
As we gear up for back-to-school and the winter holidays, one of the biggest voices for the retail industry – […]
A Developer Has Been Picked for a Cargo Project at LAX Airport
In an effort to improve capacity and efficiency, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has unveiled a daring plan to renovate […]
What Consumers Shopping Habits Have Looked Like in 2023?
We all know how much consumer demand has fluctuated since 2019. Whether it was an increase in d U.S. consumers […]
How is a Containership Launched?
Ever wondered how a containership is launched into sea? Well, here’s a blog that details the different types of ship […]
What Early Labor Contract Negotiations Out on the USEC and USGC Ports Currently Look Like
September 30th, 2024 – that’s the date when the current International Longshoremen’s Association contract expires. The ILA covers ports throughout […]
Managing Inventory During Demand Uncertainty
Consumer spending and economic activity has ups and downs not unlike that of a roller coaster, and the last several […]
ILWU Canada is on Strike: What Does This Mean For Your Shipments?
International Longshore and Warehouse Union in Canada dockworkers have been on strike since Saturday, July 1st. This comes after negotiations […]
Air Freight Biding Low Demand with Abundant Capacity
Urgent. Flexible. Sexy. This is the appeal of sending cargo above the clouds. After all, air freight may be the […]
More Cold Storage and Distribution Facilities are Being Built in the U.S. Southeast
Refrigerated storage and distribution facilities throughout major Southeast ports in the U.S. are being put together due to rapid population […]
Retailers Skeptical for the Holidays as Inventories Remain At Large
Only retailers talk about Christmas lights in the dog days of summer. That’s the beauty of logistics and how the […]
Low Water Levels in the Panama Canal: What You Should Know
Concern is being expressed by economists, supply-chain specialists, and industry stakeholders due to the severe drought that is affecting the […]
Pressure on Chassis Capacity is Easing, How to Better Prepare When There’s a Next Spike in Volume
Marine chassis suppliers in the US are observing a positive shift in shippers’ equipment returns, which is easing capacity strain […]
Retailers: Slimmer Inventories This Year After an Oversaturated Supply Last Year
With shortages during 2020 and 2021, and then an oversupply in 2022, many retailers now are starting to have slimmer […]