California leases out container storage sites
The state government of California has moved to lease six off-dock properties, with a standing capacity of some 20,000 containers as part of a plan to ease congestion.
Source: The Loadstar
Businesses that deal with international shipments are always faced with the dilemma of choosing between Ocean freight and Air freight at some point or the other. Although the two serve the same purpose, they are poles apart in multiple ways. Choosing to use one over the other is a highly conditional decision and boils down…
A common thread that runs across the world’s winning supply chains is their ability to build and manage relationships. By mastering the art of supply chain collaboration, these companies have been driving cost savings and process efficiencies. But what does supply chain collaboration mean, and how does it fit into present-day supply chain management? In…
The Israel-Palestine conflict has raised significant alarm about the possibility of disruptions in the global supply chain. This ongoing dispute has triggered concerns over potential bottlenecks in shipping, surging freight rates, and unpredictable delivery schedules, all of which present a substantial hurdle to the smooth operation of worldwide supply networks. Additionally, the lack of clarity…
Maersk will launch a new intermodal service this week that will connect Korea, Japan and China to the Kaliningrad Region in Russia, the Baltic countries, and Poland through Trans-Siberian. Source: Container News
100+ companies and associations representing the US agricultural industry are demanding a bill addressing ‘unreasonable ocean carrier practices that are undermining US export competitiveness.’ Source: The Loadstar
The changing schedules of millions of vessels make shipping more difficult for importers and exporters each year. For any stakeholder in the supply chain, managing all these vessel delays can be challenging and expensive. Having the most recent sailing schedule is maybe the most crucial edge you can provide yourself over other freight forwarders in…