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    Monthly Archive for: "March, 2020"
    Home » Archives for March 2020
     Countries Ban Export of Masks & Medical Supplies in Face of Coronavirus, But Trump Leads U.S. in Opposite Direction
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    By Jared Vineyard
    In export, exports, import, importing, International Shipping, shipping
    Posted March 31, 2020

    Countries Ban Export of Masks & Medical Supplies in Face of Coronavirus, But Trump Leads U.S. in Opposite Direction

    As COVID-19 has spread from an epidemic in China to a world-wide pandemic, countries have restricted or banned the exporting of needed medical supplies such as face masks and ventilator tubes. A [...]

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     The First IMO 2020 Violation Goes to MSC
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    By Jared Vineyard
    In green eco-friendly, International Shipping, MSC
    Posted March 26, 2020

    The First IMO 2020 Violation Goes to MSC

    Let's take a break from the relentless COVID-19 news, kind of, to talk about a topic we thought would be dominating this year's international shipping news: IMO 2020. Leading up to the [...]

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     Letter to Shippers Regarding COVID-19 in the Logistics Industry
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    By Universal Cargo
    In Freight Forwarder, international business, International Shipping, ports, shippers, shipping
    Posted March 24, 2020

    Letter to Shippers Regarding COVID-19 in the Logistics Industry

    The following letter is being sent to Universal Cargo's customers. We're posting it here in our blog as well to make sure as many people as possible see it. Universal Cargo is committed to [...]

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     Coronavirus Effect on Ports Update
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    By Jared Vineyard
    In export, import, importing, International Shipping, Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles, Port of New Jersey, Port of New York, Uncategorized, Universal Cargo Management
    Posted March 19, 2020

    Coronavirus Effect on Ports Update

    There have been concerns with all the shutdowns happening to fight the spread of COVID-19, the novel Wuhan coronavirus, that ports are also closing. It's not surprising people would think ports [...]

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     In Global Logistics, Lost in Translation Could Mean Lost in Transit
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    By Universal Cargo
    In business, international business, International Shipping
    Posted March 17, 2020

    In Global Logistics, Lost in Translation Could Mean Lost in Transit

    This is a guest post by Ofer Tirosh. Translation is involved in virtually every aspect of business for an international logistics company. For the domestic shipper, it is still likely that [...]

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     Local Supply Chain Still Faces Significant Coronavirus Disruption
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    By Universal Cargo
    In business, China, e-commerce, Global Business, Global Economy, international business, International Shipping, Supply Chain
    Posted March 13, 2020

    Local Supply Chain Still Faces Significant Coronavirus Disruption

    This is a guest post by Jake Rheude. The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, striking more fear into the heart of people [...]

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     Coronavirus & IMO 2020 Good News, Bad News
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    By Jared Vineyard
    In China, container carriers, Container Shipping & Transport, Donald Trump, Global Economy, global warming, green eco-friendly, IMO 2020, international business, International Shipping, ocean shipping
    Posted March 12, 2020

    Coronavirus & IMO 2020 Good News, Bad News

    2020's international shipping news cycle so far has been an exercise in good news, bad news. To get at what I'm talking about, let me introduce you to a fun book by Jeff Mack I read [...]

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     How the Food Industry Ships Across Countries and Continents
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    By Universal Cargo
    In carbon emission, container shipping, Container Shipping & Transport, containers, freight history, Global Economy, International Shipping, ocean freight, ocean shipping, shipping
    Posted March 10, 2020

    How the Food Industry Ships Across Countries and Continents

    This is a guest post by Cory Levins. Food shipped internationally by sea and air across countries and continents is the most cost-effective way to transport consumable products. Frozen storage [...]

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     Shippers Hit with Coronavirus-Related Detention Fees
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    By Jared Vineyard
    In carriers, China, container carriers, container shipping, containers, International Shipping, ocean freight, ocean shipping
    Posted March 5, 2020

    Shippers Hit with Coronavirus-Related Detention Fees

    There have been a ton of blank sailings related to COVID-19, commonly referred to as the coronavirus or novel coronavirus. In fact, according to an advisory that Tommy Chan, Compliance Manager of [...]

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     Blind Shipping — Pros and Cons
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    By Universal Cargo
    In export, exporters, Global Business, import, importers, importing, International Shipping, shippers, shipping, shipping companies
    Posted March 3, 2020

    Blind Shipping — Pros and Cons

    This is a guest post by Jared Marcus. Running a production business or any other business connected to manufacturing or selling goods means you will always have to find the best shipping [...]

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