The Federal Maritime Commission is ratcheting up pressure on ocean carriers to reduce logistical challenges for their customers.
McDonald’s called in the air cavalry to overcome shipping disruptions that forced it to ration french fries in Japan.
Putting money on what American Shipper readers were clicking on in 2021 would be a safe bet.
There has never been a year like this for container shipping. Here are the biggest stories of 2021.
CBP and vessel operators will save money through a new rule requiring that crew-list inspections go paperless.
Twenty-five port projects in 19 states are receiving U.S. Maritime Administration grants aimed at bolstering port infrastructure.
While many companies put environmental concerns on the back burner the past two years, “the topic has very much returned to the top of the agenda for most leading players in the industry today,” said Greg Hewitt, CEO at DHL Express USA.
Shipping lines are flush with cash and using it to expand into logistics services.
After an exceptional year for ocean shipping, the data points to more action ahead in 2022.
The White House will be “shining a light on profiteering” by ocean carriers in an effort to fend off inflation and keep supply chains moving.
“Expectations are that high consumer demand and low inventory levels will keep rates elevated well into next year,” says Peter Sand, chief analyst at Xeneta.
“We are a data company that happens to be applying our data points to solving problems in supply chain,” says Dray Alliance co-founder and CEO Steve Wen.
The biggest, baddest space observatory ever built is ready to ride into space on Dec. 25. How did NASA safely deliver it to the launch site in South America?
Maersk is becoming an integrated logistics goliath with the ability to provide freight management, transportation, warehousing and e-commerce fulfillment for big retailers and manufacturers.
Sun Country maintains labor peace with its pilots.
Spot rates topped $300,000/day, sank to teens, rose to over $360,000, now back near $100,000.
UPS Airlines boosts its fleet with a big order for Boeing cargo jets.
From ocean shipping reform to vaccine mandates, the past year has been a backdrop for new and proposed government oversight and requirements affecting carriers and shippers.
The latest example of an ocean carrier expanding into the logistics space involves MSC trying to buy a piece of Bolloré Logistics.
Don’t be afraid of the drone swarm. It’s just Korean Air’s approach to using several drones at once to visually inspect its aircraft.
