Container ships
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Weather and Critical Events
Sandstorm, winds blamed for container ship fiasco in Suez Canal
Officials say a sandstorm caused the Ever Given container ship to become lodged in the Suez Canal.
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Infographics
Daily Infographic: Container Crisis
Three Chinese companies — CIMC, DFIC and CXIC — produce about 80% of the world’s containers.
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News
Viewpoint: Container congestion may now impact Easter
Due to shipping snarl and container congestions, delays in retail inventories will be felt from Christmas through Easter.
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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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Weather and Critical Events
Western US heat wave putting pressure on energy use
Container ships at California ports may have to run on their diesel instead of using onshore power.
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Weather and Critical Events
Potential tropical storm heading toward Caribbean ports (with forecast video)
U.S. Coast Guard starting to shut down commercial traffic at Caribbean ports due to a tropical system.
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Weather and Critical Events
Tropical Storm Douglas eyeing Hawaii this weekend (with forecast video)
Heavy rain and gusty winds could soon disrupt supply chains and maritime freight in Hawaii.
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Container
How canceled sailings will impact US ports – and when
New data from eeSea reveals that U.S. ports will see capacity plunge by up to 20% this month.
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American Shipper
Commentary: Maintaining flow of goods essential during battle against COVID-19
World Shipping Council issues reminder that seafarers are the backbone of international supply chains.
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Container
Could coronavirus block or delay some Panama Canal transits?
An in-depth look at coronavirus risks to Panama Canal transits.
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