Decoding OSRA – Section 2. Purposes
What exactly does the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA) say and do? This blog series goes through it section by section, so you can see exactly what our lawmakers changed in the U.S. Code [...]
Decoding OSRA… New Series
Approaching a year after the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA) was signed into law, we've only barely begun to see its impact. It's been loftily described as crucial and the [...]
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Posted Unleash Your Shipping Potential: The Power of Ocean Freight for Business Growth
This is a guest post by Olivia Montgomery. If you are undecided on the best method of shipping goods, then we have a guide that might just help! Check out our guide on how to unleash your [...]
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Posted The Present Struggle of the International Shipping Industry
It's no secret that the international shipping industry, even for all the supply chain disruptions and bottlenecks, did very well during the pandemic. There was a shipping demand boom, but now [...]
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Posted How Supply Chain Sustainability Benefits From Improved Materials Management
This is a guest post by Matilda Odell. Businesses that import or export goods cannot afford to turn a blind eye to the detrimental impact their supply chain processes have on the communities [...]
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Posted Full Text of Maritime Act of 2023, Which Could Help Open Up & Protect Ocean Shipping Through Middle East
H. R. 2973, titled the Maritime Architect and Response to International Terrorism In the Middle East Act of 2023 or more simply the Maritime Act of 2023, passed both the House and Senate to be [...]
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Posted Shipping News: Peak Season & Detention/Demurrage Battle
As always, we here at Universal Cargo are keeping an eye on international shipping news, so you don't have to. Two big items in shipping news right now are the upcoming peak season and the fight [...]
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The Challenges of Shipping Oversized Cargo and How to Navigate Complex Logistics
This is a guest post by Gale Richards. Shipping oversized cargo can present a unique set of challenges that require specialized knowledge and expertise. Oversized cargo refers to any shipment [...]
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Posted Could an ILWU Tentative Agreement Happen in Next Couple Weeks?
For the first time in a long time, real positive news on the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) contract negotiations broke yesterday. It was a localized agreement I'll talk about [...]
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Posted Shipping News Roundup – Freight Rates, Carrier Reliability, & ILWU
Want to know what's happening with international shipping right now? You're in the right place. Today's post hits top international shipping news stories affecting shippers' import and export [...]
Why Export/Import Certificate (EIC) Is Important for International Shipping
This is a guest post by Jane Travis. As a professional in any kind of field, you are expected to have specific educational qualifications that will make you fit for performing a specific job. [...]
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Posted New Bill Introduced to Give FMC More Power to Halt Carrier Alliances
Democrat and Republican lawmakers seem to have found something they can agree on: the international shipping industry, and ocean freight sector in particular, needs regulatory change. On Monday, [...]
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Posted ILWU Claiming “Tentative Agreement” on “Certain Key Issues” Doesn’t Mean Much
The International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) claimed today to have reached a "tentative agreement" with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) on "certain key issues." Immediately, it [...]
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Posted How Express Air Freight Can Help You Meet Tight Deadlines
This is a guest post by Alice Lawrence. In today's frantic business environment, meeting deadlines is more important than ever. When shipments are late, businesses risk losing customers and [...]
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Posted Strong Ruling Against ILWU in Seattle T-5 Jurisdictional Dispute Could Be Motivation Behind Labor Action that Closed Ports of LA-LB
Patrick E. McLean wrote in his book How to Succeed in Evil, "There is no such thing as coincidence, Topper. It is always, always your enemies conspiring against you." Shippers may feel that's an [...]