How to Change or Switch Freight Forwarders
Key Considerations When Switching Freight Forwarders A solid and positive relationship with your logistics team is essential regardless...
Glossary of International Shipping Terms
Understanding shipping and freight terminology is crucial for anyone involved in international trade. These are the backbone of...
FCL vs LCL: Which Should You Choose?
Choosing between FCL and LCL shipping methods is based on 4 factors: Cargo Volume Cost Security Urgency/Importance LCL Advantages Keeps...
Ports Hoping for Increase of Imports
The U.S. ports volume from Asia have declined 20 percent yet again this year, while the Gulf Coast imports have only declined 3.7 ...
Panama Canal Effected by Drought
There are currently about 150 vessels waiting to pass through the canal and was increasing since the Panama Canal Authority announced a...
ILWU Shut Down Terminals at West Coast Ports
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union dockworkers were still causing disruption early Monday morning in terminals at the Los...
Shippers Are Demanding FMC To Update Detention and Demurrage Rules
Carriers and cargo owners are calling on the Federal Maritime Commission to review their detention and demurrage rules resulting in...
Holy Ship! Wan Hai Fined $950,000 😳
According to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), ocean carrier Wan Hai will pay a $950,000 fine as part of a proposed settlement...
Rail Strike Update
A possible large rail strike has been in discussion as the railroad labor unions advise that "quality of life" issues need to be...
Oakland AB5 Protests Causing Delays
The Port of Oakland is experiencing severe delays as the AB5 protests continue, which is brining the port operations to a dead halt....