Three of Japan’s big shipping groups, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., and recently announced an amalgamation of their ocean shipping companies with the establishment of a joint venture by 1 July 2017 and the commencement of the joint service from 1 April 2018. Why Merge? There has been a decided acceleration in the rate at which […]
Read moreThe sweeping changes of 2016 are predicted to affect the ocean shipping freight management industry into 2017 and beyond. To survive – even thrive – in the face of these breakthroughs shipping services and logistics providers must stay abreast of the trends that are changing the face of ocean shipping management. Automation The high cost […]
Read moreOn January 12th, 2010, a catastrophic earthquake crippled the port of Prince Rupert. Before the earthquake, the port was handling roughly 200-250 containers a day. Seven years later, and a brand-new container terminal boasts that it is: “The Fairview Container Terminal is a dedicated intermodal facility, purposely built to provide a high-velocity gateway for transpacific […]
Read moreFor a BCO, blank sailing is one of the most frustrating obstacles in your path to success. Canceled sailing invariably means a delay and possible extra expense for shippers. Why Blank Sailing? Blank sailing occurs when a liner service operator has to cancel sailings that were previously scheduled. This may be done by skipping only […]
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