US Atlantic and Gulf Ports Shut Down as ILA Rejects Last-Minute Offer
Some 36 major ports on the US east and Gulf coasts have now shuttered, despite a last-minute near-50% wage increase offer from employers’ association USMX. In a statement the USM
Investing in the Future of US Rail Freight Infrastructure
The US rail freight system has long been the backbone of the nation’s economy, moving billions of tons of goods each year. From agricultural products to industrial materials, rai
Key Challenges Facing the US Road Freight Industry
The US road freight industry is the backbone of the country’s economy, responsible for moving over 70% of all domestic freight. Every product you see on store shelves or rece
US Port Congestion: Impact on Sea Freight and Solutions
US port congestion has been making headlines for a while now, and it’s no secret that this issue is creating ripple effects across global trade. As sea freight serves as the back
How E-commerce is Driving Growth in US Air Freight
In the last decade, e-commerce has gone from a growing trend to an unstoppable force in the US. With a few taps on a smartphone, consumers can purchase products from across the glo
Retail Group Predicts ‘Near-Record Surge’ in
US retailers do not anticipate a slowdown in imports for the second half of 2024, driven by a near-record surge in August as retailers fast-track shipments ahead of potential longs
Airlines Report Cargo Operations ‘Severely Affected’ by Outage
Delays and backlogs are expected across the air cargo industry, following the Microsoft IT outage. Scan Global Logistics said that the CrowdStrike outage “may cause bottlenecks a
Kaohsiung Hit by Asia’s Container Congestion
The container congestion contagion effect appears to be manifesting itself in Taiwan with a recent build-up of boxes in its main gateway of Kaohsiung. Congestion in south-east Asia
Maersk’s New D&D Calculations Seen as Benefiting ‘Liner Pockets’
A change in the way Maersk calculates detention and demurrage (D&D) rules will not be effective in helping container flows and will only be beneficial to the pockets of contain
Moderation in Container Spot Rate Increases Hints at Approaching Peak
In the surest sign yet that soaring container spot freight rates may have reached something resembling a peak, this week’s indexes showed the smallest gains in months, while a co
