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How New Ocean Alliance Is Already Shaking Up International Shipping
All the rumors have led up to this… A big, new carrier alliance has been announced: The Ocean Alliance. After China Cosco Group and China Shipping Group merged to form China Cosco [...]
Air Freight Vs. Ocean Freight – Universal Shipping News
Air Freight Vs. Ocean Shipping 8 Round Fight – Which Will Win Your Cargo?
It’s a showdown for the ages. The two heavyweights of the international shipping industry facing off. In one corner: Air Freight. In the other corner: Ocean Freight. This is like Ali vs. [...]
Why are the shipping rates so volatile?
“While there are several factors involved, the primary is market demand. Traditionally from Dec through April for imports, especially from Asia to the U.S., it is called the [...]
International Shipping Industry in for a Decade-Long Recession?
When it comes to carriers in the international shipping industry, Maersk is, and seems to have always been, the big dog on the porch, even with the newly merged China Costco Shipping Corporation [...]
Here Comes China Cosco Shipping Corporation, Shipping Leviathan
It’s not as catchy as, “Heeere’s Johnny!” But here comes China Cosco Shipping Corporation Limited, the result of the merger between China Cosco Group and [...]
Shipping News Alert: Sudden Labor Strike @ Ports of NY & NJ!
A labor strike is happening at the Ports of New York and New Jersey. Without any prior warning, the dockworkers at the New York and New Jersey walked off the job. Their demands are not yet clear. [...]
New Shipping Rule Shippers Must Follow to Get Containers Loaded
Overview A regulation change announced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will take effect this year that majorly affects international shippers. There has been a big [...]
Amazon the Freight Forwarder? My Shipping Sense is Tingling!
So as not to “bury the lead” as they say in journalism, let me start this blog by stating that Amazon is entering the international shipping game as a freight forwarder. I seem [...]
Will International Shipping Start Trucking Uber Style?
There are a number of big changes happening in the international shipping industry. Just to name a few, ships have been getting much, much bigger; the Panama Canal is expanding; and carriers, the [...]
Top 11 International Shipping Blogs of 2015 (w/ Pics)
It’s hard to believe we are only hours away from 2016. 2015 seems to have come to an end incredibly quickly, but a lot happened in the international shipping industry this year. So much has [...]
A Bill Funding International Shipping; Whatchoo Talkin' 'bout Willis?
If you regularly read this blog, you probably already know international shipping is vital to the U.S. economy, job creation, and U.S. competitiveness abroad. However, if you regularly read the [...]
Aviation & Ocean Shipping Steal U.N. Global Climate Deal Headlines
As delegates from almost 200 countries, 195 to be exact, try to work together in Paris to negotiate a global climate agreement, the big news surrounding the latest draft of their global climate [...]
3 Tremendous Turkey Tidbits & Semi Related Turkey Shipping Factoids!
Okay, I wasn’t going to do a Thanksgiving blog that brings together turkeys and international shipping this year because I was pretty sure the previous ones were the least read blogs [...]
How Crazy Is the Oil Crash Getting in International Shipping?
There’s quite a sight to be seen of ships off the coast of Galveston, TX. And it all has something to do with oil. You may have noticed a little thicker wallet or fuller purse this year [...]
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 [...]
7 Tips to Avoid International Shipping Scams
International shipping is a complicated business. That’s why freight forwarders exist; they help shippers with all the international shipping details so shippers can focus on the details of [...]
Germany & Iceland Arctic Shipping Cooperation Good News for U.S.
Hellenic Shipping News reports Germany and Iceland are working together on a port for a new arctic shipping route. The port’s harbor is planned to be located in Finnafjörður on the [...]