Coronavirus Update: Blank Sailings & Ocean Freight Impacts
Expect tight ocean freight capacity for the next few months due to extended CNY holiday As we noted in our last Market Update, we have been seeing an ...
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Blank sailings will be more likely in coming months, here's why
Blank sailings may become more common in Q3 & Q4 Blank sailings are on the rise on the trans-Pacific trade lanes as carriers react to the impact o...
Severe flooding halts rail service in the Midwest
Severe flooding caused by melting winter snow and heavy rain has heavily impacted major railways in the Midwest. Rails running through Nebraska, Iowa,...
LA-LB: What is causing all of the terminal congestion on the West Coast?
Trade wars, holidays, and chassis shortages have combined to create a "perfect storm" of terminal congestion in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beac...
LA-LB: PierPass OffPeak Program is Changing to Appointment-Based System
The PierPass OffPeak Program for extended gate hours at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is changing. PierPass has overhauled its incentive-bas...
Tariffs and Trade Disputes: Examining the Impact on Global Logistics
Trade disputes and tariffs always have an effect on the global shipping and logistics industry, no matter who is involved. In 2018, however, there hav...
