Amongst rising shipping inflation costs, the USDA is placing incentives for Farmers in the United States to export their agricultural shipments when using the Port of Oakland or Nothwest Seapport Alliance, to rouse dropping export volumes in the US. For every container of farm goods or general agriculture commodities, all agriculture shippers will be given $200. For any said shippers using refrigerated containers, they will … Read More
Shipper-Owned Containers, What Are They?
Ocean containers are everywhere and are a key role in shipping freight, and in the Global Supply Chain as a whole. As a freight forwarder or any person in the logistics field, understanding the differences between Shipper-Owned Containers (SOCs) and Carrier-owned containers (COCs) can help expand your logistics knowledge.
The upcoming challenges for the ocean logistics industry in 2022
The most popular strategies in the global ocean logistics industry for 2022 are to avoid the spot market, go for diverse sourcing, and hold more inventories. This was revealed in the recent survey carried out by Container xChange, with more than 800 logistics players as participants worldwide.
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Passes
The bill that gives the Federal Maritime Commission the power to impose minimum requirements on ocean carrier services passed the House of Representatives with an overwhelming 364 votes against 60 and is now in the hands of the US Senate.
Ocean Carriers Rounding 2021 with Biggest Profits Yet
While consumers, manufacturers, and shippers are struggling to cut costs and remain afloat during these trying times – ocean carriers, specifically the Japanese carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE), are reporting some of the highest profits to date.
Port of Charleston Operates As If There Was No Peak Season
The Port of Charleston is making a difference. It seems to be the only one that’s not fighting against the enormous congestion that other U.S ports are living in now.
Ningbo’s Meishan Terminal Closed for the 8th Day and Counting
In what seems like a year of relentless disruptions for the international logistics sector, we are again facing another detrimental bottleneck with the recent suspension of operations at Ningbo’s Meishan terminal. The announcement came on August 10th, after a dock worker tested positive for the Delta variant.
Charleston Leads to Increased Direct Sailings to Europe and the Middle East
The Opening of the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal in Charleston Leads to Increased Capacity and more robust Direct Sailings to Europe and the Middle East.
U.S. Port Congestion Makes Its Way To The East Coast
New equipment shortages and congestion are evolving on the East Coast as import numbers continue to grow. The increased volume seen in Savannah and New York is in response to the bottleneck in Los Angeles and Long Beach, which shows little signs of letting up.
Charleston, a Low-Cost Alternative to NYC and NJ
Situated 750 miles south of NYC and 580 miles north of Miami, Charleston’s competitive advantage lies in its centralized East Coast location, offering a low-cost alternative to the New York and New Jersey Ports for importing, exporting, and fulfillment.
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