Feb 24, 20232 min read
Containers In China Gather Clean At Overcrowded Port
Most of us hoped that with the Lunar New Year ending, operations in China would return to normal. However, not all truck drivers in...
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Jul 7, 20217 min read
Fight for Trans-Pacific Vessel Space Intensifying
Consumer demand in the US is predicted to drive import growth through the peak shipping season this fall. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com....
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Jun 22, 20215 min read
Peak Season Demand Looms as Yantian Tackles Huge Backlog
Shippers using the world's busiest port of Shenzhen have struggled to get their loaded exports out over the past month, with carriers...
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Jun 13, 20213 min read
Trans-Pacific carriers pushing rate increases more often
Peak season holiday shipments on top of back-to-school merchandise are creating unprecedented demand for vessel space in June. Photo...
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May 25, 20216 min read
Trans-Pacific spot rates build ahead of peak season after lull
While they do not account for the premium rates that shippers must pay for preferential loadings, two key trans-Pacific container...
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May 17, 20212 min read
April imports from Asia down from March but still impressive
Fueled by e-commerce sales, US imports from Asia are projected to remain high for the rest of the year. Photo caption: Shutterstock.com....
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