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3 Predictions for the 2021 Peak Season
I made a prediction in Tuesday's blog post about this year's peak season. That post wasn't actually about predicting what will happen with international shipping in the upcoming months, so the [...]
Will a Ballpark Really Get Built in the Port of Oakland?
A's Want to Build a Ballpark in the Port of Oakland
The Oakland Athletics, lovingly known by their fans as the A's, don't want to play baseball at the Oakland Coliseum anymore. Their [...]
In business, China, container ports, Container Shipping & Transport, exporters, exports, International Shipping, Port of Oakland
Posted Port of Oakland Investing $11 Million for Meat Exporting
China has beef with the U.S. again, and it’s worth billions of dollars. The Port of Oakland wants in on that money, and is spending $11 million to be a part of it. It was almost exactly a [...]
In container shipping, Container Shipping & Transport, containers, ILWU, International Shipping, Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles, Port of Oakland
Posted A Peek at Peak Season
It’s happening right now! Peak season for the international shipping industry. Or is it? Traditionally, August and September are huge months for the international shipping industry as U.S. [...]
In container shipping, Container Shipping & Transport, containers, ILWU, International Shipping, peak season, Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles, Port of Oakland, shippers
Posted A Peek at Peak Season
Dockworker and cargo containers It’s happening right now! Peak season for the international shipping industry. Or is it? Traditionally, August and September are huge months for the international [...]
In container, container shipping, Container Shipping & Transport, International Shipping, Port of Oakland
Posted Is Port of Oakland’s July Shipping Surge Just Empty Numbers?
The Port of Oakland reported big numbers for the month of July. The numbers were so high, in fact, that they made headlines. American Shipper headlined with “Port of Oakland experiences [...]
In container, container shipping, Container Shipping & Transport, International Shipping, Port of Oakland, shipping containers
Posted Is Port of Oakland’s July Shipping Surge Just Empty Numbers?
Port of Oakland shipping container surge The Port of Oakland reported big numbers for the month of July. The numbers were so high, in fact, that they made headlines. American Shipper headlined [...]
Port of Oakland Adds Hours to Fight Congestion
“Congestion, congestion, congestion!” I can hear port owners whining about congestion getting all the attention like Jan lementing all the attention Marcia gets in the Brady Bunch. Of [...]
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Triple Whammy of October Import Drops in International Shipping!
October is a big month for international shipping. At least, normally it is. Usually imports see a big bump around this time of year, especially at West Coast ports, as shippers and retailers are [...]
Who Else Wants More WC Port Drama? Port of Oakland Shutdown by ILWU
You know what there hasn’t been enough of lately? ILWU drama at West Coast ports. Don’t worry, the ILWU Local 34 at the Port of Oakland is solving that problem. So much so, in fact, [...]
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Shipping News Alert: Truckers Started 2-Day Strike Today
Truckers who move import and export cargo in and out of the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach went on strike today (Monday, April 28th). Justice for Port Truck Drivers, a group backed [...]
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Shipping News Alert: Port of Oakland Congestion & Trucking Fees
Delays at ports across the country have been difficult for truckers and shippers this winter. At Universal Cargo Management, we work hard to make sure your imports and exports ship as smoothly as [...]
Shipping News Alert: Delays at Port of Oakland
For the last 3 months, the Port of Oakland has been experiencing delays and backlog at SSA terminals. Waiting time at the port is causing a blockade from truckers. Shippers should try to avoid [...]
