Many of the industry publications are focusing on the possibility that shipping rates may rise due to global fuel regulations. … 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
Reinventing in Difficult Times: An Exclusive Interview
This interview was originally published in Dinero Magazine, a popular financial and business magazine in Latin America. Please note, this … Read More
The Shipping Industry in Focus: What Can We Expect in 2017?
The coming year will be one of consolidation and strategic alliances given the fact that the industry has been through … Read More
US Importers Face Increasing Trans-Pacific Freight Rates and Less Friendly Terms of Business
The current regime gives every indication that there will be an uptick in the contract rates for Trans-Pacific routes. To … Read More
UPDATE Effects of Hanjin’s Fallout on International Shipping
The ocean shipping industry is still recovering after South Korea’s largest shipping line unexpectedly filed for bankruptcy protection, freezing all of … Read More
Understanding the SOLAS Container Weight Mandate
As of July 1, 2016 the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has made an amendment to the Safety of Life at … Read More
Ocean Carrier Review: South Florida to Venezuela
One of the most important decisions ocean shippers can make is which carrier their cargo will sail on. The decision … Read More
Ocean Freight Rate Updates
A General Rate Increase (GRI) is an adjustment made by carriers that will be applied to base ocean freight rates. … Read More