Making sure that each shipping container adheres to the correct weight restrictions ensures greater safety at sea – read on to learn more. Should a container weigh more than the accepted weight, it can cause serious injuries and fatalities on both the ship and at the cargo bay. International ocean shipping companies penalize cargo owners […]
Read moreThe new Oceans Alliance that everyone within the industry has already been talking about for 12 months will be commencing in April of this year. The Ocean Alliance was born in Shanghai in April 2016 when shipping companies including CMA CGM, China Cosco Shipping, Evergreen Line, and OOCL signed a piece of paper that stated they would together offer more than […]
Read moreThe Los Angeles/Long Beach port complex is at the front end of making ocean shipping through their ports more environmentally friendly by eliminating fouling aspects. International ocean shipping has had a negative impact on the environment over the years, but the Port entities are endeavouring to turn that around. Pollution is a major concern at the […]
Read moreOcean shipping surcharges occur when additional shipping charges are added to a cargo load due to size, weight or special handling. As shipping charges and contracts are constantly changing, it becomes almost impossible to track these changes. In turn, freight forwarding companies find it increasingly difficult to create accurate shipping quotes or audit ocean freight […]
Read moreIt has recently been announced that three of Japan’s largest and best-known shipping groups, namely K-Line, MOL, and NYK, will be merging. The merger is set to take place in mid-2017, with the joint service offering being fully operational by the 1st of April 2018: a slow and steady collaboration about which all members of […]
Read moreJapan’s three shipping groups, K-Line, MOL, and NYK, have announced that they will be merging their shipping and overseas terminal operations. They plan to join forces on the 1 July 2017 and the commencement of the decision will take place from 1 April 2018. The three Japanese firms, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K-Line), Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), […]
Read moreAfter nine years of construction costing approximately $5.4 billion, the expanded Panama Canal began its commercial operation in June this year. By reducing greenhouse gasses and allowing more vessels with greater capacities to have access through the canal, there will be far-reaching consequences for the Panama Canal Authority and the shipping industry as a whole. […]
Read moreStrike-related issues are a big problem for ocean carriers, port operators, terminal operators, truckers servicing the ports, and importers and exports in the U.S. Manufacturers, retailers and other local, regional, and national groups dependent on the ports are pushing for contract negotiations to be finalized as the lack of outcome is having a negative effect […]
Read moreWhen carriers merge, it gives them stronger and more dominant control over the overall ocean freight economy. Hapag-Lloyd AG and United Arab Shipping Company. UASC have agreed to merge, which will make the combined entity, operating under the Hapag-Lloyd banner, the world’s fifth largest ocean carrier. When the two companies merge, they will have a total of 237 […]
Read moreIf you need to ship goods to remote locations, you need to know which ocean carriers are most trustworthy. How to choose the right ocean carrier: If you are shipping a large amount of goods per shipping, you need to make sure that the carrier of your choice is capable of handling your. Make sure […]
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