Japan Archives - Universal Cargo

In Global Business, international business, International Shipping, Japan, ocean freight, Supply Chain

Posted October 10, 2019

Super Typhoon Hagibis Threatens Japan and Supply Chain

Hagibis means speed in Tagalog — a fitting name for a super typhoon with winds of 160 miles per hour. Unfortunately, those winds are speeding toward one of the world's most populous cities, [...]

By Jared Vineyard

In carrier merger, carriers, Container Shipping & Transport, Global Business, International Shipping, International Shipping Company, Japan, K Line, shippers, shipping, shipping companies

Posted February 1, 2018

ONE Is in Business Starting Today

Japan’s “Big 3” shipping companies—K Line, MOL, and NYK— joined forces to form the joint venture Ocean Network Express (ONE). And starting today (February 1st, 2018) you can [...]

Which Carriers Will Be the Final 3 to Survive?

Last month, Maersk said it expects carrier competition to shrink to only three global companies. It’s possible that Maersk is wrong, but it’s hard not to take the words and [...]

By Jared Vineyard

In carrier alliances, carrier merger, China Cosco Shipping Corporation, CKYHE, container carriers, freight rates, international business, International Shipping, International Shipping Company, Japan, Maersk, THE Alliance

Posted November 1, 2016

Shrinking Carrier Competition: Japan’s 3 Big Carriers Merging

News broke this weekend that Japan’s three biggest shipping companies are merging. On October 31st, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL), Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), and Kawasaki Kisen [...]

By Hong Ho

In global, Japan, Radiation Measurements at Container Ports, shipping

Posted May 10, 2011

Japan Sets Guidelines for Radiation Measurements at Container Ports

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) of Japan provides guidelines for measuring the amount of radiation on export containers and ships. Since the catastrophic events [...]

By Jared Vineyard

In containers, Japan, ports

Posted April 1, 2011

UPDATE on Japan Radiation Crisis: Vessels & Containers

Below is a list of major shipping lines and other companies related to shipping with updated news and information concerning the radiation crisis in Japan. Please visit these sites to learn more [...]