The Impact of ILA-USMX Labor Negotiations on U.S. Ports: What Importers Need to Know As the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) prepare to resume contract negotiations in early 2025, the stakes are high. The...
Key Factors That Affect Freight Transit Time Freight transit time is a critical aspect of logistics and supply chain management. It directly influences customer satisfaction, inventory management, and operational costs. Understanding the variables that impact transit...
The logistics and supply chain sectors are bracing for significant disruptions due to potential strikes by Canadian longshoremen. The looming labor actions at key ports, including Vancouver, Montreal, and others, could severely impact trade flows between Canada and...
Two major maritime routes – the Panama and Suez Canals – face unique challenges that continue to reshape the landscape of international trade and logistics. The Panama Canal’s Present Challenge The Panama Canal handles 3% of global maritime volumes...
In the dynamic world of ocean freight, ‘blank sailings’ is a term that logistics and supply chain professionals, especially those involved in importing goods to the U.S. from Asia, need to be intimately familiar with. Blank sailings occur when a carrier...
Navigating the complex landscape of importation, particularly from Asia to the U.S., requires a rock-solid freight forwarder. The right partner can be a game-changer for your import operations. So, how do you sift through the noise to find the best? Here’s a...
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