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News
Port of Savannah holds strong amid massive market fluctuations
The port is a top choice for Fortune 100 companies that have been integral to the country’s pandemic response.
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Chart of the Week
Ocean volumes lead domestic freight charge
Freight is getting crammed into the U.S. West Coast as fast as carriers can pick it up. How long will it last?
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Trade and Compliance
Commentary: Will reinsurance stabilize trade flows?
Trade has been destabilized by the pandemic. Can trade credit insurance help de-risk trade to a degree and help solidify supply chains?
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Supply Chains
Commentary: Who holds the wild card at every supply chain’s end?
The retail apparel sector has been among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how international trade, supply chains and tariffs complicate things further.
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Chart of the Week
Nondurables showing more resilience as imports continue decline
Imports of nondurable goods are outperforming durable goods imports this month, which may indicate warehouses are full of their durable counterparts due to lack of…
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Chart of the Week
Are freight volumes here to stay? The great debate continues
Chart of the Week: Outbound Tender Volume Index– USA SONAR: OTVI.USA After experiencing one of the most volatile periods in history over the past two months, freight…
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Chart of the Week
Could maritime rate increase from China signal recovery for domestic trucking?
The maritime shipping companies have been able to increase their rates amidst the COVID-19 induced shut down. Is this a sign of things to come…
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American Shipper
Pandemic linked to Long Beach drop in cargo, rise in canceled calls
“The coronavirus is delivering a shock to the supply chain,” said port chief Mario Cordero.
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American Shipper
‘Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise’ — Port of LA open
Executive Director Gene Seroka said the coronavirus has not impacted landside operations.
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Chart of the Week
Chinese import and rail volumes and show first signs of recovery
Import volumes are showing the first signs of recovery since the initial decline in early February.
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