Glossary of International Shipping Terms
Understanding shipping and freight terminology is crucial for anyone involved in international trade. These are the backbone of...
FCL vs LCL: Which Should You Choose?
Choosing between FCL and LCL shipping methods is based on 4 factors: Cargo Volume Cost Security Urgency/Importance LCL Advantages Keeps...
Ports Hoping for Increase of Imports
The U.S. ports volume from Asia have declined 20 percent yet again this year, while the Gulf Coast imports have only declined 3.7 ...
Panama Canal Effected by Drought
There are currently about 150 vessels waiting to pass through the canal and was increasing since the Panama Canal Authority announced a...
ILWU Shut Down Terminals at West Coast Ports
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union dockworkers were still causing disruption early Monday morning in terminals at the Los...
Shippers Are Demanding FMC To Update Detention and Demurrage Rules
Carriers and cargo owners are calling on the Federal Maritime Commission to review their detention and demurrage rules resulting in...