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Ocean carriers have become the standard for connecting trading partners from different geographies, especially when large volumes of freight must be sent over significant distances. Freight costs on carriers are among the lowest available, making these remarkable ocean liners the preferred choice for shipments that are not adversely impacted by a longer transportation time – anywhere from 10 to 30 days. However, maintaining these lower costs has been a challenge in an asset-heavy, highly competitive industry that requires considerable financial investment – not just in the ships themselves, but in fuel and carriers as well. This may be one reason why many major carriers have expanded their services to also incorporate freight consolidation, warehousing, and truck and rail service, so shipments can literally now be made door-to-door rather than port-to-port.
Virginia and Baltimore Companies Unite to Solve Shipping Challenges Post-Bridge Collapse
Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, companies from Virginia and Baltimore have banded together to… Read More
View from the US Gulf: Veteran Surveyor Details the Pitfalls of the Vessel Draught Survey
In this article, Chris Zeringue, Owner, MTS Marine Technical Surveyors, and a longtime worker on US Gulf waters, explains the… Read More
International Windship Association Shares Open Letter Urging Solutions for Climate Concerns
The undersigned, We call on all maritime industry decision-makers and the entire shipping community to fully assess and utilize all… Read More
FROM FLYING CARS TO SEMI-AUTONOMOUS SHIPPING
Buffalo, New York-based American Steamship Co. (AMS) has placed the first order for Wärtsilä Voyage’s SmartMove Suite that takes “the… Read More
SCRUB 2020 AWAY: HOW THE INDUSTRY IS HOLDING UP AFTER ONE YEAR OF IMO 2020
The shipping industry has experienced one heck of year since IMO 2020 took effect. Looking back, it is reasonable to… Read More
Preparing for Rough Waters: How to Handle Freight Lost in a Vessel Accident
Maritime insurance executives estimate that 3,000 containers have been lost at sea over the past few months alone. Compared to… Read More
Contract Of Affreightment: How to Know Your Obligations
Shipowners and charterers must make themselves aware of the contract of affreightment. This post details what a contract of affreightment… Read More
SHIPPERS ON INTERMODAL: CHANGES NEEDED FOR GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
The intermodal transportation sector is experiencing an interesting shift as of lately. The combination of disruptions from the pandemic while… Read More
Pros and Cons of Re-using Shipping Containers
If you keep up to date with the latest worldwide architectural trends, you must know that a lot of fuss… Read More
DON’T LOOK SOLELY AT THE LARGEST SHIPS IN GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS
When it comes to ocean transportation, some might automatically think of massive container vessels carrying loads upon loads of cargo… Read More
How to Best Prepare for Current (and upcoming) Supply Chain Disruptions
Weekly meal planning is a recurring event in our household. Although this activity is not particularly exciting, every Saturday my… Read More
Are Your Favorite Companies Eco-Friendly? Even They May Not Know.
Corporations around the world love to promote their environmental bona fides, touting their at-times Herculean efforts to minimize their carbon… Read More
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