Industry Insights
Supply chain disruption: 8 key questions
Disruptions continue to impact freight movement. Planning for unforeseen circumstances can help to keep goods moving through supply chain bottlenecks. Ask partners these questions to uncover creative solutions before shipments leave the dock. 1. Can more providers...
Freight forwarding industry challenges, updates & info
July, 28, 2022 Freight forwarding industry challenges continue, and the Cargo services team remains dedicated to servicing our client accounts through continued communications and being accessible to answer questions. Stay close to your account manager and call if you...
Cargo Services sponsors Books for Youth
Now in its 16th year, Books for Youth is a statewide program that gives 25 age-appropriate books to Indiana foster youth. In 2009, Cargo Services was asked to join the program and has proudly partnered alongside the NFL Indianapolis Colts since. “Foster children often...
East cost port expansion and improvement plans
Some operators are routing shipments to avoid West Coast congestion by utilizing Southeast and East Coast ports. Long-term these ports are planning expanded operations and infrastructure. New York/New Jersey: Marine terminal operators in the Port of New York and New...
Project Open House marks 8th year, celebrates 33 grads
Graduating from high school is a life accomplishment for any student. Graduating from high school when you have grown up through the foster care system is an extraordinary achievement that must be celebrated. “Life may have placed obstacles in the path of these youths...
Port congestion updates
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...
Section 301 tariff refund process, for selected exclusions
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, backpacks, bicycles,...
Shipment delays: Read the latest disruptions
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 top...
What’s it mean? Service slings and blank sailings
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 service...
Steamship line alliances and impact
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...
2022 COVID and port disruption
Port disruptions will continue to impact freight movement in 2022. Planning for unforeseen circumstances is critical. Review our frequently asked questions page that provides the most recent port disruption information. We also have planning guidance related to port...