Ocean Transportation

VIDEO

Watch: Can We Keep Fragile Supply Chains From Shattering?

June 3, 2021

John Scannapieco, shareholder and chair of the Global Business Team with the law firm of Baker Donelson, details the frustrations that shippers and freight forwarders are experiencing as they struggle to get products to market.

Finally, Weary Seafarers Are Coming Ashore for Covid Vaccines

June 3, 2021

Bloomberg

Ports around the U.S. are rolling out vaccines for seafarers, extending a lifeline to thousands of mostly foreign workers who’ve spent the pandemic isolated aboard ships ensuring goods kept trading across a battered global economy.

EDITOR'S Q&A

How Shippers Will Have to Pay for the Suez Canal Blockage

June 1, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Joe Klobus, claims and insurance manager with global freight forwarder OEC Group, discusses how the grounding of the containership Ever Given in the Suez Canal brought to light the concept of general average, a centuries-old law that requires shippers to share the losses from such an event.

Could Houston and Savannah Help Alleviate West Coast Ports? Yes and No

May 23, 2021

Mike Klage, SCB Contributor

Are these two ports the balm for what ails the largest trade lane in the U.S.?

The World Economy Is Suddenly Running Low on Everything

May 18, 2021

Bloomberg

A year ago, as the pandemic ravaged country after country and economies shuddered, consumers were the ones panic-buying. Today, on the rebound, it’s companies furiously trying to stock up.

Ports on U.S. West Coast Race to Clear Ship Backlog by August

May 17, 2021

Bloomberg

Ship congestion outside the busiest U.S. gateway for trade with Asia showed glimmers of easing as port officials race to clear a backlog of arriving cargo before peak season begins.

Over 700 Barges Stuck in Mississippi River From Bridge Crack

May 13, 2021

Bloomberg

A crack in a bridge over the Mississippi River has stranded more than 700 barges, cutting off the biggest route for U.S. agricultural exports when the critical waterway is at its busiest.

How to Prepare for the Next Supply Chain Disruption

May 13, 2021

Amir Taichman, SCB Contributor

Recent supply chain disruptions exposed many gaps in the global trading system and geopolitical forecasting, while underscoring dangerous and expensive weaknesses in supply chain management.

EDITOR'S Q&A

Will the Giant Containerships Cause More Supply Chain Disruptions?

May 12, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The blockage of the Suez Canal by the Evergreen Line containership Ever Given sent a dire warning to global supply chains. As they outgrow transportation infrastructure, modern-day mega-vessels threaten to cause further disruptions to the flow of cargo.

VIDEO

Watch: The Cost of the Suez Canal Blockage for Global Supply Chains

May 6, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Brian Alster, general manager of third-party risk and compliance with Dun & Bradstreet, shares the firm’s research on the continuing global impact of the Suez Canal blockage by a giant containership.

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.