👏 Big news for the shipping industry! The ILA and USMX reached a breakthrough agreement just days before the January 15th contract deadline, averting a major port strike.
Trump Wants The Panama Canal
🌎 Trump says the U.S. should reclaim the Panama Canal over rising fees caused by drought. With the U.S. as the canal’s top user, tensions could rise. How will this impact international shipping.
ILA Strike Happening in January
🚢⚠️ With the January 15, 2025, ILA contract extension deadline approaching, U.S. seaports face uncertainty. Past strikes over wages and port automation brought temporary agreements, but what’s next for domestic and international shipping?
Shipping Chemicals Internationally
Shipping chemicals internationally requires care and compliance! Whether hazardous or non-hazardous non-compliance with strict regulations can lead to delays, fines, or even shipment losses.
Container Imports To Increase
📦📈 Container imports are on the rise, and it’s shaping up to be a big year for global trade! 🌍 According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), January 2025 is forecasted to bring in 2.2 million more TEUs compared to January 2024. 🚢
How To Ship Luxury Goods
💎🚚 Luxury Cargo on the Move! Shipping high-value items like jewelry, rare artworks, or high-end vehicles requires specialized care, precision, and security. 🌍✨ Whether importing or exporting, mastering the logistics is key to ensuring your valuable goods arrive safely.
Logistics for Electronics Imports
With electronics being a popular U.S. import, optimizing logistics for electronics imports can be an excellent opportunity for shippers. This article will explain how to improve the import process.
What Is Multimodal Transport?
When shipping cargo internationally, it can be very beneficial to understand what is multimodal transport. Multimodal transport uses various modes of transportation to move cargo from the origin to the final destination.
Milton Disrupting Supply Chains
Hurricane Milton severely disrupted supply chains in Florida, affecting importers and exporters nationwide. With Florida being a key entry point, the ripple effects could last for weeks.
A Port Strike Is Imminent
A port strike is on the horizon as the clock ticks down to midnight on September 30th, with dockworkers from the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) preparing to walk off the job.