Ocean Transportation

Russia’s War Puts Shipping’s Tentative Recovery in Jeopardy

March 10, 2022

Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has the shipping industry bracing for new shocks to its labor force, which relies on experienced crew from both countries.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Congestion in the Northeast: A Conversation With Conrail President Brian Gorton

March 4, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Keeping rail freight moving in the bustling Northeast Corridor is a difficult task in the best of times. And even tougher in a pandemic.

Carriers Push Back as Biden, Congress Take On Ocean Shipping

March 3, 2022

SupplyChainBrain

President Biden is taking on the concentrated market power of ocean shipping companies, although officials at the agency overseeing the industry indicated they lack any evidence of wrongdoing.

War Shocks Ripple Across One of the World’s Busiest Trade Lanes

March 2, 2022

Bloomberg

Putin’s assault on Ukraine, and retaliatory steps designed to paralyze the Russian economy, are heaping new disruptions on supply chains that never recovered from unprecedented shocks caused by the pandemic.

Logistics Giants Halt Service in Russia, Ukraine

March 2, 2022

SupplyChainBrain

The U.S. and Europe’s biggest logistics firms have halted shipments to Russia, further isolating the country’s businesses and consumers after its military invaded Ukraine.

Will West Coast Longshore Labor Talks Stall Again?

February 28, 2022

U.S. importers and exporters are bracing themselves for the possibility of a strike — or, at the very least, a damaging worker slowdown — by dockworkers at West Coast ports, as management and labor seek accord on a new longshore contract.

Omicron Ripping Through Cargo Ships May Exacerbate Shipping Woes

February 28, 2022

Bloomberg

Omicron is ripping through cargo ships, raising concerns that a surge in cases, coupled with China’s tightened quarantine requirements for vessels, could delay supply chain stabilization for the shipping industry.

Shipping Rates Resume Rise as Snarls Extend Into Seasonal Lull

February 25, 2022

Bloomberg

Container shipping rates are creeping higher after staying mostly stable this year, a signal that supply strains remain a drag on a global economy now bracing for an energy shock and geopolitical turmoil tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Narrow Window to Clear Clogged U.S. Port Hinges on Demand Waning

February 25, 2022

Bloomberg

The bottlenecked ports in Los Angeles face a narrow window between now and midyear to clear container backlogs before another import surge and union-contract talks threaten to stall progress moving record volumes of cargo through the busiest U.S. gateway for trade.

Three Shipping Trends to Watch This Year

February 23, 2022

Zeke Ziliak, SCB Contributor

The only certainty in logistics is that uncertainty will grow, opening the door to innovative and adaptable companies to emerge as industry leaders.

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.