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Infographics
Daily Infographic: New container prices are still rising
The scramble for container capacity is growing even more intense
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Chart of the Week
Will intermodal’s cost advantage be enough to grow beyond 2021?
Intermodal shipping is dominated by the largest shippers in the U.S. and operates on a more static network, which gains higher cost efficiency than trucking…
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Chart of the Week
Shippers take to the sky as ocean congestion grows
The import boom appears far from over, and it will have implications long after this wave of unprecedented orders subsides.
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Infographics
Daily Infographic: The ISO Shipping Container
Shipping containers are known for their long-term durability — here’s a closer look.
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American Shipper
Nine ‘Marine Highway’ projects win federal grants
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced more than $7.5 million in grants for nine “marine highway” projects.
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American Shipper
Trade war truce no panacea for China manufacturer drift
Even a full U.S.-China trade deal might not stop shippers moving production out of China. But is the U.S. a realistic option?
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Shippers greet EC liner block exemption ruling with disbelief
Shippers believe container line consortia are anti-competitive and lack transparency.
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Maersk profits surge despite revenue contraction
Focus on profitability over market share bears fruit for Danish container shipping giant.
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Shippers should brace for more container rate hikes, warns Drewry
Capacity cuts by lines and higher bunker surcharges as IMO 2020 low sulfur fuels are phased in are fueling box freight rate inflation.
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DHL launches China-Germany rail express
Transit times of 10-12 days are promised on the new service from DHL Global Forwarding.
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