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Supply chain signals: New-container prices and production finally peak
After last year’s historic run-up, factories are producing fewer containers and pricing of new boxes is down.
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Shipping’s extreme consolidation could prolong supply chain pain
A small number of non-U.S. entities determine vessel and container levels for U.S. ocean supply chains.
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How sky-high costs and supply chain squeeze could last until 2023
With no end in sight for global supply chain crisis, importers warned to brace for high costs throughout next year.
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No relief: Global container shortage likely to last until 2022
Chinese container production still trails torrid demand. Ever Given accident was ‘icing on the cake’ — making box shortfall worse.
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Chinese factories won’t build enough boxes to save US shippers
Cargo shippers hamstrung by the global container shortage should not expect a box building spree in China to come to their rescue.
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Liner capacity control and the future of container shipping
Ocean carriers toed the line on capacity control in 2020. What does this new normal mean to shippers, yards and leasing companies?
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Mounting evidence that container spike could last into 2021
More recovery signals: container lease pricing up over 50% versus second quarter, new container prices up 40% year-to-date.
Read More » - American Shipper
Lombardi becomes Institute of International Container Lessors president
Former Port Authority of New York and New Jersey executive takes over at IICL from Steven Blust, who will continue in a senior adviser role.
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Chinese container factories are now sold out until February
Bullish signal: Strong demand for box equipment extends into 2021.
Read More » - American Shipper
How much wood would a container manufacturer chuck?
New ocean container floor design developed and tested by the Institute of International Container Lessors over the past 10 years reduces wood use by up…
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