China shipping
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News
‘Project44’s vision has always been global’
Visibility provider’s global focus “is part of our DNA,” says Chief Product Officer Vernon O’Donnell.
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News
Viewpoint: Brace for another container surge
There is a direct correlation between stimulus checks and the surge in e-commerce spending, according to SEKO US.
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News
Port congestion? Maybe Houston is the alternative
Port Houston is positioning itself as a viable option for handling more containerized imports from Asia.
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Maritime
Liners highly unlikely to slash service for Chinese New Year
Like clockwork, liner operators sharply reduce their sailings each year during the Chinese New Year holiday. Not in 2021.
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Maritime
Top stories of 2020: Inside ocean shipping’s wild ride
A look back at 2020's shipping roller coaster: how container sector emerged as ‘surprise rock star’ and tankers peaked early, then plunged.
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Maritime
LPG shipping rates hit 5-year high, topping $100,000 a day
It’s not just container shipping that’s rolling in profits. LPG tanker rates are hitting new highs on Asian demand for U.S. propane.
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Maritime
Ag export equation: Bulk surge, box squeeze, ‘reefer madness’
Bulk soybean and corn exports are way up, but containerized ag exports are waylaid by equipment shortfalls and Chinese inspections.
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Maritime
Containers are ‘the new gold’ amid ‘black swan’ box squeeze
There are not enough containers in China to handle all the U.S.-bound cargo — and box factories are now sold out into Q2.
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Company earnings
Matson offers inside glimpse of trans-Pacific pandemonium
U.S.-listed carrier reveals the latest on trans-Pacific holiday rush, restocking, e-commerce spike and port congestion.
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Container
Red-hot ocean rates could spark government intervention
China could decide enough is enough if trans-Pacific rates rise too high.
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