Several ports across the West Coast closed abruptly due to union workers walking off the job. The Port of Oakland experienced a closure on both the TraPac and its largest, the SSA terminal. The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach similarly had terminal shutdowns due to insufficient labor. Negotiations between the PMA and the ILWU have reached a boiling point. To show their frustrations over insufficient wage talks, ILWU workers have gone on strike, affecting port operations.
NVOCC vs. Freight Forwarders
While NVOCCs and freight forwarders both have their benefits, the answer depends on the shipment being made by the shipper. The most significant distinction is that NVOCCs are only for maritime shipping, while forwarders move cargo differently. If a business moves goods by the ocean, NVOCCs can provide personalized services and help shippers avoid the intermediary fee. This is because they are independent carriers instead of agents. Forwarders benefit from allowing different ways to transport goods. Businesses with international supply chains can take advantage of having their entire freight journey handled. Forwarders also have extra services not provided by NVOCCs, such as warehousing and customs clearance.
What Are Cross-docking and Trans-loading Services?
Two solutions that have grown into essential pieces of the supply chain puzzle are cross-docking and trans-loading. Both of these services help streamline supply chains and reduce costs; however, they differ in how they accomplish this. Here you will learn which one is best for your shipping goals.
Standard Operations Return at the Port of Oakland
The Port of Oakland was shut down due to trucker protests on Ab5. The protesting has since settled down to a few dozen protesters, and protesters have relocated to “free speech zones.”
The Ukraine Crisis’ Effects on LNG Exports
Due to the current conflict in Ukraine, there has been a recent global shift in the LNG exported from Russia, which is one of the largest natural gas producers and LGN shippers globally.
Port of Shanghai Opened for Freight Shipping
With the biggest port in the world fully operational, we want to make sure your cargo is transported with no problems. A1 has experience importing cargo from China such as vehicles, electronics, metal clothing, etc. We also have exported machinery, luxury items, furniture, and much more from the U.S. to China.
Will 3D printing disrupt the Freight Transportation Industry?
The transportation industry has seen massive growth and development in freight movement over the last few decades. A recent topic that has become popular in the Transportation and Logistics industries
LTL Carriers and Freight Demand
Over the last year, freight demand has increased to an overwhelming amount, and it has had a direct impact on the trucking industry. The coronavirus pandemic led to a lockdown
CMA CGM to Stop Increasing Freight Spot Rates
CMA CGM, one of the biggest ocean freight movers recently announced its plan to freeze its rising spot rates through February 1st, 2022. This may come as a surprise to
Freight Shipping Market
The current international freight shipping market is seeing a sizeable distribution of spot prices. When shipping containers, a spot price is a cost for moving freight shipments to a certain