OceanWaves

More than 220 of the most innovative freight companies were nominated. Those were narrowed down to the top 100.

The ongoing supply chain crisis and lack of seafarers is leading to a global shortage of key commodities, Salvatore R. Mercogliano, an associate professor of history at Campbell University, told FreightWaves’ Anthony Smith at the virtual OceanWaves Summit on Wednesday.

Ports around the world often suffer from digital communication blackouts, inhibiting the real-time tracking of trade flows.

“One of the things we continue to see is extreme weather events in regions that historically haven’t had them,” says FourKites’ Glenn Koepke.

Shipping Asia-U.S. via regular ocean service and rail? “I would bet your goods will not arrive in time for Christmas,” says Flexport’s Nerijus Poskus.

FreightWaves’ Anthony Smith talks about the ways shippers are building reliant supply chains with Nate Shutes, VP of global fulfillment and logistics at Blu Dot, during FreightWaves’ OceanWaves Summit.

NYSHEX can help untrusting shippers and carriers find common ground to improve contract performance.

“A lot of the smaller to medium-sized BCOs and NVOCCs are having to exist on the spot market,” says Caitlin Murphy, the founder and CEO of Global Gateway Logistics.

Ports and inland transportation connections are choking on ocean imports. A top economist says don’t blame ocean carriers.

Amazon aggregator Perch’s international transportation manager John Esborn explains how the company secures shipping capacity during FreightWaves’ OceanWaves Summit.

Los Angeles is at the front line of the port congestion crisis. Its executive director outlines his strategy to clear anchorages.

“If I’m optimistic, you’re looking six months into the future” before congestion and capacity challenges start to subside, says Vespucci Maritime CEO Lars Jensen.