In December 2016, The Coalition for Port Practices filed a petition with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). The coalition asked … Read More
Hanjin Shipping is Officially Bankrupt
The final blow came on the February 17th and it is every bit as devastating to the shipping industry as anticipated … Read More
New Carriers, Alliances, and Ships, Oh My!: Market Effects Caused by a Turbulent Container Industry
In 2017 there will be a lot of uncertainty in the shipping industry. Some of the key changes include the … Read More
How US-China Trade Relations Will Affect Shippers in 2017
Shipping relies on international trade in order to function. At the same time, there are no bigger trade nations than … Read More
The Ocean Alliance is Making Big Waves in the Shipping Industry
The U.S. Federal Maritime commission (FMC) has recently reviewed and approved the formation of an alliance between four of the … Read More
New Perspectives on the Shipping Industry: Learning Lessons from the Hanjin Saga
The recent loss of Hanjin Shipping, the seventh largest shipping line in the world, is sending shockwaves through the logistics … Read More
Peak Season Spells Delays in Asia-U.S. Supply Chains
In the shipping world, “peak season” is sometimes synonymous with shipping delays and rate increases. This year, carriers are seeing … Read More
Are You Choosing the Best Ocean Carrier For Your Shipments?
Selecting the right carrier is one of the most important logistics decisions you can make when it comes to your … Read More
Foreign-to-Foreign Shipments: Advantages, Risks, Process and Documentation
Are you a trader with exports and imports to and from different countries? Do you take advantage of foreign-to-foreign shipping? … Read More
