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The China-Taiwan Conflict: Side-Effects to Global Shipping
Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, visited Taiwan last week, sparking China’s largest military...
cameronc86
Aug 11, 20223 min read
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Empty Container Crisis at the Port of New York and New Jersey
Truckers and Shippers Look to FMC for Help The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has been receiving calls from both shippers and truckers...
cameronc86
Aug 2, 20223 min read
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U.S. Exporters Seeking U.S. Built Ships to Support Shipping Volume
Currently, the United States of America is ranked as the largest producer of energy products – like Liquid Natural Gas (LGN) – while also...
cameronc86
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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US Retailers Struggling as In-Transit Inventories Increase
After months of dealing with inventory shortages and stockouts, US retailers are working to bring in more inventory this year. The...
cameronc86
Jul 19, 20223 min read
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The Shipping Industry Needs More Regulation According to an ITF Report
A report released Tuesday by the International Transport Forum (ITF) suggests that government regulators must broaden their reach deeper...
cameronc86
Jul 14, 20223 min read
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Biden Administration Launches Indo-Pacific Economic Framework to Boost Profile in Asia
On May 23, 2022, President Biden launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, along with nation partners representing over 40 percent of...
cameronc86
Jul 6, 20223 min read
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West Coast Longshore Contract Negotiation Suspended: Port Chief Doesn’t See Labor Deal by July
The current contract between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) is set to...
cameronc86
Jun 28, 20223 min read
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Passenger Aircrafts Making a Slow but Steady Return to Global Air Freight Market
Since the beginning of 2020, when the pandemic brought international travel to a standstill, cargo flown in the “bellies” of passenger...
cameronc86
Jun 22, 20222 min read
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Port Congestion Impacts Continue with Blank Sailings in June
If we needed any more proof that the world has yet to return to a state of normalcy, it’s been given to us in the form of further blank...
cameronc86
Jun 15, 20222 min read
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Shippers Grow Concerned Over the Planned Maritime Carbon Tax
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently agreed to a carbon tax that could possibly double the already record high shipping...
cameronc86
Jun 8, 20223 min read
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Ocean Freight Rates Unlikely to Decline as IMO Mandates Loom
Ocean freight rates have soared in the last two years, driven by increased consumer demand. US consumer spending has grown 47% since...
cameronc86
Jun 1, 20222 min read
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President Biden to Level the Ocean Shipping Playing Field
President Biden has announced an agreement between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to protect...
cameronc86
May 24, 20222 min read
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Shippers Concerned Over Lack of Clarity on Shanghai Reopening
Shippers and forwarders alike in the Asia-US trade lanes have grown concerned about the lack of clarity regarding the reopening of...
cameronc86
May 18, 20222 min read
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Port Automation Sparks Heated Debate Ahead of USWC Labor Talks
The topic of terminal automation is heating up as the West Coast longshore labor talks begin today. With diametrically opposed views, the...
cameronc86
May 10, 20223 min read
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Remembering our Beloved Andy Kim
05/23/1971 – 04/26/2022 It is with great sadness that we inform the passing of our dear Andy Kim, Air Export Manager, on April 26th. Andy...
cameronc86
May 5, 20222 min read
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Trans-Pacific Carriers Continue to Struggle with Schedule Reliability
After the poor on-time performance of vessels in 2021, the Sea-Intelligence Maritime Analysis is focusing on monthly investigations in...
cameronc86
May 3, 20222 min read
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President Biden Targets Shipping Lines While FMC Chairman Sees No Collusion
In his State of the Union last month, President Biden expressed his concerns about shipping lines, accusing them of driving up prices and...
cameronc86
Apr 27, 20223 min read
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Shipping Demand Continues to Increase in 2022
How it impacts carriers and shippers Demand for imported products remains high and continues to surpass the capacity to deliver them....
cameronc86
Apr 19, 20223 min read
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USTR Reinstates 352 Expired Product Exclusions
What this means for Chinese imports At the end of 2020, over 2,200 product exclusions from the U.S. “Section 301” tariffs on Chinese...
cameronc86
Apr 12, 20223 min read
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The US Empty Container Effect
Dealing with the overwhelming number of empty containers flooding the costal ports of the United States has been harder than anyone could...
cameronc86
Apr 7, 20223 min read
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