Our team continues to work with partners to manage shipments, providing creative solutions during this time. Here are the latest port congestion updates. U.S. consumer demand continues to drive record import volumes as a much-heralded shift in spending from goods to...
In March 2022, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office reinstated select exclusions from U.S. “Section 301” tariffs on Chinese imports. The list includes industrial components such as pumps and electric motors, certain car parts and chemicals,...
Supply chain delays continue as a result of shipment disruptions. This is what we’re watching as of March 16, 2022. If you need shipping support, contact our team. COVID outbreaks in Asia The tech and electronics hub Shenzhen has imposed a lockdown, and Asia’s...
As people go back to work in Asia, we expect carriers to get creative with their shipping. Techniques will probably include service slings and blank sailings. We’re explaining both here. What is a Service Sling? A service sling is a steamship line’s regular...
In 2017, three major shipping Alliances formed. Over the last several years, they have taken control of space and rates. Alliances allow the carriers to share space and container volumes through vessel sharing agreements within the alliance. This graphic shows the...
