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
New Shipping Rules and Regulations to Prepare For in 2016
Shipping and logistics is arguably one of the most detail-oriented industries in the world. The amount of rules, regulations, and … Read More
What CMA CGM’s Acquisition of NOL Means for the Future of the Ocean Shipping Industry
The shipping industry recently experienced a considerable shakeup. France’s CMA CGM acquired Singapore’s Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. for $2.4 billion … Read More
Why Air Freight Rates from China are Rising
Christmas will be here in less than a month. Hard to believe, isn’t it? With the holiday season just around … Read More
The International Shipper’s Guide to Unexpected Fees and Minimizing Risk
If you’ve ever tried to stick to a budget, whether for your business or your personal life, you understand how … Read More
U.S. Trade with China: Import Unbalanced or Mutually Dependent?
It’s not easy to characterize the relationship between the United States and China in such a short space. In fact, entire … Read More
Chassis Woes Characterize Yet Another Busy Shipping Season
With the arrival of the busy season in shipping comes a familiar set of changes: an increased volume of goods, … Read More
