The impact Coronavirus is having over the economy and specifically over logistics looks harder every day. Ports around the world, … Read More
Volume Decrease Signals First Hits from Coronavirus in US Southeast Ports
As news of the Coronavirus escaped China, so did the virus itself in the form of a dormant virus lying … Read More
Ocean Carriers Managing Capacity to Balance on Incremental Fuel Costs
Two critical issues will have to be addressed by all Trans-Pacific Ocean carriers in 2020. The first relates to the … Read More
Asia-US Container Import Strategies Changing Despite Phase One Trade deal
The governments of the United States of America (USA) and China ultimately agreed on the first phase of their long-anticipated … Read More
China Trade War Propels First Drop in US Imports in Over a Decade
For the first time in over ten years, there is a decline in imports to the United States from Asia. … Read More
How the Shipping Sector Prepares as IMO 2020 Deadline Nears
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is initiating a low sulfur mandate for 2020. As the mandate gets closer, it brings … Read More
China Offers Force Majeure After Delays Caused by Coronavirus
The Chinese government is offering Force Majeure Certificates to businesses unable to fulfill their international contractual obligations due to delays … Read More
What are Shipping Alliances and What are Their importance?
Carriers know that business operations can be tight, especially when it comes to the variable operational costs. But, that doesn’t … Read More
Section 301: USTR Implements Tariff Reduction on List 4A for China Imports
On January 15, 2020, the United States and China signed the Phase One Trade Agreement previously announced in December 2019, … Read More