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    Monthly Archive for: "January, 2016"
    Home » Archives for January 2016
     Shipping News Alert: Sudden Labor Strike @ Ports of NY & NJ!
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    By Universal Cargo
    In shipping news, Shipping News Alert
    Posted January 29, 2016

    Shipping News Alert: Sudden Labor Strike @ Ports of NY & NJ!

    A labor strike is happening at the Ports of New York and New Jersey. Without any prior warning, the dockworkers at the New York and New Jersey walked off the job. Their demands are not yet clear. [...]

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     What's Going On With the Panama Canal Expansion?
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    By Universal Cargo
    In Panama Canal, Panama Canal Expansion,
    Posted January 29, 2016

    What's Going On With the Panama Canal Expansion?

    Jorge Quijano, Administrator and CEO of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), released an awfully cheerful statement, published by the American Journal of Transportation (AJOT). It opens with: [...]

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     New Shipping Rule Shippers Must Follow to Get Containers Loaded
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    By Universal Cargo
    In Container Shipping & Transport, International Shipping, shippers, shipping containers, Verified Gross Mass, VGM
    Posted January 26, 2016

    New Shipping Rule Shippers Must Follow to Get Containers Loaded

    Overview A regulation change announced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will take effect this year that majorly affects international shippers. There has been a big [...]

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     Dealing With China – Devin Burke's Book Review
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    By Universal Cargo
    In China, Devin Burke, import, International Shipping
    Posted January 21, 2016

    Dealing With China – Devin Burke's Book Review

    It’s been asked, “How can a successful person have time to read books?” The answer: “How can a person be successful without reading books?” If that answer is true, [...]

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     Amazon the Freight Forwarder? My Shipping Sense is Tingling!
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    By Universal Cargo
    In Amazon, Container Shipping & Transport, Freight Forwarder, shipping
    Posted January 19, 2016

    Amazon the Freight Forwarder? My Shipping Sense is Tingling!

    So as not to “bury the lead” as they say in journalism, let me start this blog by stating that Amazon is entering the international shipping game as a freight forwarder. I seem [...]

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     Will International Shipping Start Trucking Uber Style?
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    By Universal Cargo
    In International Shipping, shippers, trucking
    Posted January 14, 2016

    Will International Shipping Start Trucking Uber Style?

    There are a number of big changes happening in the international shipping industry. Just to name a few, ships have been getting much, much bigger; the Panama Canal is expanding; and carriers, the [...]

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     Top 10 US Imports from China to Take Advantage of Devalued Yuan (w/ pics)
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    By Universal Cargo
    In China, import, shippers
    Posted January 12, 2016

    Top 10 US Imports from China to Take Advantage of Devalued Yuan (w/ pics)

    Right now is a great time to import products from China. China’s devaluation of its renminbi, commonly referred to as the yuan, has been all over the news lately. In fact, it was the first [...]

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     3 China News Stories Shippers Should Know About
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    By Universal Cargo
    In China, International Shipping, shippers, Vietnam
    Posted January 7, 2016

    3 China News Stories Shippers Should Know About

    Yuan Value Continues Decrease, Rising China Market Volatility China’s renminbi, commonly referred to as the yuan, has made many headlines this last year. Big drops in value, accompanied by [...]

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     New Year, Same Old Port Congestion
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    By Universal Cargo
    In International Shipping, megaships, port congestion, shippers
    Posted January 5, 2016

    New Year, Same Old Port Congestion

    It just seems inescapable for shippers. There’s no way to avoid hearing the “C” word. The “C” word being, of course, congestion. Although congestion has certainly [...]

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