Following a particularly difficult period, there are indications that the severe container shortage that hit the shipping industry is beginning … Read More
Analysis on 2021 Container Shipping Delays
Port congestion that opened up in 2021 is likely to continue throughout this season. If anything, there is an acceleration … Read More
Effect of Limited Carrier Capacity on Order Processing
Generally speaking, e-commerce has boomed during the COVID-19 crisis, in part because consumers are less willing to shop in person … Read More
Temporary Suspension of Cargo Acceptance to South China During Chinese New Year
In a customer advisory ONE (Ocean Network Express) amongst other major carriers have announced the temporary suspension of all cargo … Read More
US-China Relations may Reshape Global trade in the Future
On the 11th of December 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization. This was a momentous occasion for what had … Read More
Surge in Demand Aggravates Container Scarcity in Asia
There is a growing shortage of container equipment in the Asian hubs of Shanghai, Singapore, and Port Kelang. This is … Read More
Instant Online Quoting Will be an Essential Tool for Liner Carriers
Søren Skou, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Maersk, anticipates all containers may end up using digital technologies to improve … Read More
What is Drayage?
We live in a multi-modal world that requires making changes to business practices. Before reaching the intended destination (i.e. the … Read More
FAA Approves Transporting Cargo Inside the Cabin of Passenger Aircrafts
U.S. airlines are beginning to fill their seats not with passengers but with cargo. The FAA has recently approved cargo … Read More