President Xi Jinping recently spoke to the 19th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party about protecting the environment and declared … Read More
Cargo Catches Fire Moments Before it is Loaded on Plane at Hong Kong Airport
There was an incident at Hong Kong airport on Monday, 10/9 when an oil spillage from a lifting platform caused … Read More
China’s Golden Week is Right Around the Corner
Chinese National Day or “Golden Week” will be celebrated October 1st to the 8th. This week-long holiday celebrates the founding of the … Read More
What to Expect from Peak Season this Year
It is anticipated that the trans-pacific spot rates will continue to rise, in the short term at least. That is … Read More
The New Alliances Are Here: Prepare for Disruptions in Your Supply Chain
Being in the middle of a transition means that the shipping industry is coping with multiple uncertainties on all sides. … Read More
Trans-Pacific Freight Rates Take a Tumble
The seasonal downtrends for spot rates on the Eastbound Trans-Pacific lines have continued unabated. There are still no major developments … 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
2017’s Top 5 Shipping Trends
The shipping industry is almost always in a state of flux, with frequent and sweeping changes. The challenges and opportunities … 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
