Safety Fears Prompt Maersk to Begin Random Container Inspections
U.S. importers and exports will soon see random container inspections from Maersk. The Danish shipping giant Maersk Line recently announced that it has implemented a ... Read More
General Average Declared on Hapag-Lloyd’s Fire-Stricken Yantian Express
German shipping line Hapag-Lloyd has declared General Average on the Yantian Express containership. General Average is a principle of maritime law under which all parties ... Read More
Tips for Preparing Your Freight for Ocean Shipment
Properly preparing your freight for shipping crucial in ensuring your freight arrives safely at its final destination. Improperly packaged shipments can result in loss, damage, ... Read More
Size Matters: How to Choose the Right Ocean Freight Container
Ocean freight is the most common mode of transportation used by exporters and importers all over the world. In fact, 90% of all goods shipped ... Read More
Best Practices for Loading, Stowing, and Securing a Freight Container
If you don’t think it’s important to properly plan how you pack your freight container, think again. Annual losses from improperly packed shipping containers add ... Read More
Shipping Woes Cause Supply Chain Chaos for the UK
A perfect storm is brewing in the UK and wreaking havoc on supply chains as retailers are struggling to fill their shelves for the Christmas ... Read More
IMO 2020 – What it Means for Shippers
The International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for the safety and environmental performance of the shipping sector, has ruled ... Read More
Severe Weather Update: India’s Cyclone Titli Inches Closer While Hurricane Michael Makes Landfall as a Category 4 Storm in the Florida Panhandle
Hurricane Michael Makes Landfall on Florida’s Panhandle as a Terrifying Category 4 Storm Hurricane Michael Highlights Hurricane Michael has made landfall near Mexico Beach with ... Read More
International Longshoremen’s Association Approves Six-Year Contract Extension
On September 6, the International Longshoremen’s Association announced that port members from Maine to Texas unanimously approved a six-year contract extension with the United States ... Read More
