Descartes’ monthly report shows strong February container imports, but March and April volumes appear less certain.
2000: World container port throughput increased 7.8% last year to about 201 million TEUs — the first time volume exceeded 200 million TEUs.
Containerized cargo volumes climbed in Virginia, South Carolina and Alabama
The port congestion crisis is Southern California is not getting any better.
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We have a new winner in the ocean shipping game of “How High Can Rates Go?” — about 15 times higher than before the COVID crisis.
The scramble for container capacity is growing even more intense
Industrial chemicals, petroleum coke and dry bulk led the way in June
Some importers are rethinking how to move their products due to the Ever Given’s “very sorry situation.”
Imports have fueled the domestic freight economy over the past year. That growth continues out of the traditional peak season with shippers booking maritime capacity in April. Could this translate to a record summer for trucking?
If you ordered a fire pit or a rowing machine online, there’s a good chance it’s coming through the Port of Long Beach. The port is moving record amounts of containers and shipments are experiencing delays.
“Medium” chance of potential typhoon heading to eastern Asia this weekend. Delays in container cargo possible.
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But in looking at big picture, Executive Director Griff Lynch is celebrating small victories.
Best February ever recorded despite challenges from coronavirus pandemic.
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Panalpina announced a war risk surcharge in response to increased insurance expense for shipments moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
