container shipping

Container data submitted by carriers at major U.S. ports is now available on the Federal Maritime Commission website. 

South Korea proposed a massive U.S. shipbuilding partnership as Seoul looks to finalize a trade deal with Washington.

Yemen’s Houthi rebel militia said it is escalating its campaign against Israel-linked shipping, regardless of a ship’s destination.

You started as an owner-operator, grinding out miles, chasing loads, and wearing every hat—dispatcher, accountant, mechanic. Now you’re running a small fleet, maybe two to five trucks, and the hustle that got you here is starting to choke you. The phone’s ringing off the hook, paperwork’s piling up, and you’re still doing it all yourself. […]

Running a small fleet means you’re stretched thin—dispatching loads, chasing payments, and keeping trucks rolling. Then ELD reports hit you like a brick wall, piling on data you barely have time to read, let alone understand. Hours of service rules aren’t optional, but you don’t need to drown in reports to stay compliant. If you’re […]

Some small carriers chase new freight like it’s a numbers game. They blast emails, cold call every logistics contact they can find on LinkedIn, and undercut rates just to get a shot at the next load. It’s a hustle. And while it might land you a load here and there, it doesn’t build staying power. […]

You don’t need more meetings. You need better habits. Many carriers hear the word “safety review” and immediately think of three-hour meetings, binders collecting dust, and a compliance officer nobody wants to talk to. That kind of thinking is exactly why safety becomes a scramble—something you deal with after a violation, not before it. But […]

Despite U.S. tariff impacts, Drewry’s Global Container Port Throughput Index rose modestly in May, but better year-on-year, indicating global trade flows are adjusting.

Many carriers look at detention as a nuisance. Time sucks. A fight for pennies after hours of wasted time. And on the surface, they’re not wrong—detention is frustrating. But if you know how to track it, document it, and use it in negotiations, detention becomes more than a delay. It becomes leverage. This isn’t about […]

The CMA CGM Phoenix is the largest container ship to operate under U.S. colors after reflagging.

Too many small carriers run their maintenance programs off hope and memory. And let’s be honest—that’s not a strategy. That’s a liability. Waiting until something breaks costs more than just money. It costs downtime, lost loads, and sometimes even your reputation. The worst part? Most of it’s avoidable. The problem isn’t that fleets don’t believe […]

NATO is warning ports are under unprecedented threat from attacks that threaten global trade and defense logistics.

Let’s not sugarcoat it—your first DOT audit is a test, and most small carriers walk in unprepared. Not because they don’t care, but because they don’t know what to expect. They assume having insurance, a truck, and a few loads under their belt means they’re good. But when FMCSA comes knocking, it’s not about how […]

Too many carriers are chasing the wrong scoreboard. They measure success by the number of miles they run, the number of loads they book, or how many trucks they have on the road. But here’s the truth: more miles don’t mean more money—and more loads can sometimes mean more losses. Real growth in this business […]

Shippers are stepping back from the trans-Pacific trade amid trade uncertainty and tariff fatigue.

Cargo volumes were a mixed bag at Gulf Coast ports in June, with Houston reporting a slight decline and Corpus Christi seeing gains.

Small- and medium-sized businesses are feeling the tremors of unpredictable U.S. trade policy and dozens of recent tariff changes.

Ocean container rates on the Asia-U.S. trade lane continue to fall, according to Drewry’s latest data.

Uncertainty over tariffs and shifting supply chains undercut the Port of Oakland’s June container volume. 

Union Pacific, the largest publicly-held railroad, is in merger talks with eastern rival Norfolk Southern, according to a published report.