October 2024 - Universal Cargo

In carriers, freight rates, import, importers, importing, Imports, International Shipping, ocean freight, ocean freight rates, ocean shipping, ocean shipping lines, shippers

Posted October 15, 2024

What the Freight Rate? A Look at Freight Rates Right Now

It's been a little while since we've checked in on what's happening with freight rates. So let's check out current freight rate changes and trends for U.S. businesses that import goods. See [...]

By Jared Vineyard

In export, exporting, exports, ILA, ILA Strike, ILA Strike Watch, ILA Strike Watch 2024, importing, Imports, President Biden, shippers, Supply Chain

Posted October 10, 2024

ILA Strike Aftermath – It’s Not Over Yet & Wage Agreement May Become Problem

You might have thought the drama at the ports and the disruption threat to U.S. supply chains was over, but it's not... After shutting down the East and Gulf Coast ports for three days last week [...]

By Universal Cargo

In air and ocean cargo shipping, container shipping, Container Shipping & Transport, international business, International Shipping, maritime shipping, ocean shipping, peak season, Port of Miami, shippers, shipping, Supply Chain, U.S. Export Shipping

Posted October 8, 2024

A Checklist for International Exporters to Prepare for Miami’s Peak Shipping Season

This is a guest post by Melissa Davies. Miami, a critical hub for international trade, becomes a buzzing epicenter during its peak shipping season. Exporters face a unique set of challenges [...]

By Jared Vineyard

In ILA Strike

Posted October 3, 2024

Shipper Alert – ILA Strike Ends!

The ILA Strike is over!

By Jared Vineyard

In container carriers, container shipping, Container Shipping & Transport, economics, economy, export, exports, ILA Strike, ILA Strike Watch, import, Imports, international business, International Shipping, ports, President Biden

Posted October 3, 2024

ILA Strike – Secretary of Labor’s Unbelievable Statement About Negotiations

On Tuesday, the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) went on strike, shutting down all of America's East and Gulf Coast ports. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued a brief and, [...]

By Jared Vineyard

In container ports, Container Shipping & Transport, economy, ILA, ILA Strike, ILA Strike Watch, ILA Strike Watch 2024, international business, International Shipping, President Biden, shippers, Supply Chain

Posted October 1, 2024

ILA Strike – Biden Plays Union Politics Instead of Protecting U.S. Economy

The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) went on strike today, shutting down U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports. President Biden's words in response to the strike are not those of a [...]