The Bathtub Theory of Economics and Life
Not a lot of people have heard of the relatively simple, yet not so often discussed theory in economics called “The Bathtub Theorem”. The bathtub analogy in discussing economics was first put [...]
Not a lot of people have heard of the relatively simple, yet not so often discussed theory in economics called “The Bathtub Theorem”. The bathtub analogy in discussing economics was first put [...]
Many shippers feel like ocean freight carriers are unfairly taking advantage of recent global events for financial gain. In particular, many believe the Red Sea-related surcharges carriers are [...]
This is a guest post by Diana Zheng. The seamless movement of goods across international boundaries is crucial for businesses involved in global commerce. Among the many terms and regulations [...]
This is a guest post by James Raussen, Eaint Hmue Htut, and Ye Yint Zaw Win. Myanmar's maritime landscape boasts seven major ports, each playing a vital role in the nation's international trade. [...]
Controversy continues to swirl around the Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC's) proposed rules on "unreasonable refusal to deal or negotiate with respect to vessel space accommodations provided [...]
This is a guest post by Angela Murphy. Companies everywhere have been on the lookout for new ways to save expenses, boost productivity, and gain an edge in recent years. One method gaining [...]
After a couple years of out of control, skyrocketing freight rates, ocean freight pricing finally came tumbling down. Freight rates have gone from peaks, including cargo routes getting carriers [...]
In case you haven't heard, Evergreen has had another costly and public debacle. No, this isn't a story about Hilary Clinton; Evergreen being her code name from the secret service is just [...]
China’s insane Covid Zero policies strike again. The country has shut down an entire province due to a rise of Covid-19 cases. This has millions of people locked in their homes, major [...]
This is a guest post by Lance Peterson. The import/export business has always been a lucrative affair. However, where there is money to be had, there are mistakes to be made. It's a sort of [...]
The Jones Act debate often flairs up during times of natural disaster in the U.S., particularly when that natural disaster hits a noncontiguous state or territory, such as Puerto Rico. As a [...]
Does the Jones Act have a negative impact on the economies of noncontiguous U.S. states and territories? We'll look at arguments concerning just that, with an eye specifically on Hawaii, in [...]
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 [...]
This is a guest post by Cory Levins. Progress happens at an astounding pace. The world we inhabit today is very far away from the world of yesteryear. The past couple of decades have seen [...]
This post could be thought of as an update to both last week's post about how the coronavirus is affecting international trade with China and our three part series going through the Phase One [...]
Freight rates in the international shipping industry are always volatile, especially for small to medium shippers who play the spot market for their import and export pricing. There are many [...]
The Trade Expansion Act of 1962 gives President Trump the legal right to impose tariffs at his discretion if he determines there's a national security threat to justify it. Therefore, when the [...]
We’ve talked a lot about the escalating tariffs and tariff threats between the U.S. and China in this blog, but Asia is not the only battle front for President Trump’s trade wars. [...]
Following an analysis on Hanjin’s demise released by SeaIntel, shipping blogs and news sources are posting headlines laying responsibility for the major carrier’s bankruptcy on the [...]
China boasts the second largest economy in the world, but economic research and numbers show a declining Chinese economy in February. And that is not an anomaly, but a disturbing trend. Voice of [...]