ILWU negotiations continue with no threat of strike
In a move to reassure shippers, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has confirmed that, even though they do not expect to reach a deal before the current labour…
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Storm disrupts US shipping
A significant winter storm hit the central US and East Coast last week adding further disruption to supply chains already struggling with labour shortages, delays moving imports inland and a…
Freight market report
As supply chains continue to battle with insufficient capacity, surging rates and overwhelmed transport systems, we asked our colleagues in seven key markets to share their insights on operations, demand,…
Federal Maritime Commission monitors Asia shipping alliances
The Maritime Commission, the US body responsible for the regulation of ocean carriers and intermediaries, is intensifying its monitoring of shipping alliance activity on the trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic trades. The…
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