Ocean Transportation

The Wheels on the Chassis Go Round and Round … Not

December 13, 2021

With the current focus on the tens of thousands of containers stuck on ships outside major U.S. ports, it’s easy to forget a maxim of supply chain management: If it’s not on wheels, it’s not moving.

Vanishing Ships Underscore Supply Woe: Crisis Peak Is a Mirage

December 10, 2021

Bloomberg

A line of more than 80 container ships waiting to dock at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, was cut in half in late November — or so it seemed. Turns out the vessels disappearing from the queue were merely hiding from it, loitering in the Pacific out of reach of the official count.

Once-Stuck Ship Gets Another Chance for Passage Through the Suez Canal

December 9, 2021

Bloomberg

Less than nine months after getting stuck in the Suez Canal, the Ever Given appears ready to give the northbound passage another try.

Long Beach Port Chief Sees Congestion Easing in Six Months

December 9, 2021

Bloomberg

The head of one of the two ports in the U.S.’s busiest maritime gateway said he expects congestion that has caused upheaval throughout supply chains to improve in about six months’ time.

House Passes First U.S. Ocean Shipping-Law Revamp in Two Decades

December 8, 2021

Bloomberg

The House passed legislation Wednesday that provides the first major update of U.S. international ocean-shipping laws in more than two decades as the nation grapples with bottlenecks at its ports that are crimping supply chains.

U.S. Ship Logjam Stretching Far Into Pacific Is Longer Than Ever

December 4, 2021

Bloomberg

The number of container ships headed for the busiest U.S. port complex has risen to close to 100 under a new counting method, underscoring the magnitude of the economy-restraining logjam that the Biden administration is trying to help alleviate.

Biden Sees Progress in Supply Crisis Amid Faster Inflation

December 2, 2021

Bloomberg

President Biden said his administration’s work has begun to alleviate supply chain disruptions and that higher inflation is a “natural byproduct” of the global economy’s recovery from the pandemic.

Record Volumes at L.A. Ports to Become ‘New Normal’ After Crisis

December 2, 2021

Bloomberg

The record volume of cargo moving through the U.S.’s busiest port complex is likely to continue amid high consumer demand for goods, the head of the Port of Long Beach said.

Toymaker’s ‘War Room’ Goes 24/7 So Gifts Can Reach U.S. Stores

November 30, 2021

Bloomberg

The journey of Tonka’s Mighty Dump Truck toy from its Asian factory to U.S. stores offers a window into what it takes for a small toymaker to survive 2021.

VIDEO

Watch: Overcoming Global Supply Chain Bottlenecks

November 30, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Bill Brooks, vice president of North America transportation with Capgemini, delves into the multiple causes of the congestion that’s currently plaguing global supply chains, and speculates on some possible short- and long-term solutions to the crisis.

Ocean Transportation

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding ocean transportation and its impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering container shipments in a more efficient manner than ever before using new services and technologies that provide information en route - allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As ocean cargo services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using ocean shipping solutions to power their supply chains.