Ocean Transportation

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Watch: Agriculture Exporters Have a Beef With Ocean Carriers

February 10, 2021

Peter Friedmann, executive director of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition, describes the “transportation crisis” that exporters are facing today, as they struggle to secure containers for their shipments to Asia.

EDITOR'S Q&A

Turmoil in the Transpacific Container Trades: Is There Relief for Shippers?

February 10, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

These are tumultuous times for the ocean container trades between Asia and the U.S. Freight rates are persistently high, port congestion is slowing the movement of goods, and shippers are complaining about cancelled sailings and a shortage of equipment.

Smart Ports and Connected Containers: How IoT Tech Is Transforming Shipping

February 7, 2021

Matthew Margetts, SCB Contributor

On-board, berthed and on the marina, connected technologies are driving widespread digitalization.

Shipping Container Crunch Shows Signs of Easing

Freight-Cost Pain Intensifies as Pandemic Rocks Ocean Shipping

February 5, 2021

Bloomberg

Soaring freight rates and delivery delays have sparked a global backlash by companies frustrated about the destructive mix of deteriorating service and higher ocean shipping costs.

Rogue Captain’s Mid-Ocean Detour Tips Investors to Crisis at Sea

February 3, 2021

Bloomberg

In one of the most hidden horrors of the pandemic, cargo ships turned almost overnight from engines of global commerce into floating prisons.

Shipping Container Crunch Shows Signs of Easing

January 26, 2021

Bloomberg

A global shortage of shipping containers that’s sent ocean freight rates skyrocketing shows signs of easing.

Shippers Saw a Need for Bigger Vessels, But They Built Them Too Big

January 24, 2021

Bloomberg

Here's why the cost of shipping goods out of China is soaring right now.

Piracy Surge Off West Africa Draws Maersk Call for Action

January 18, 2021

Bloomberg

Pirate attacks have pushed up insurance and other costs for shippers operating off West Africa, with some resorting to hiring escort vessels manned by armed navy personnel.

Ship Orders Slump 50% With Owners Unsure Which Green Fuel to Use

January 8, 2021

Bloomberg

Orders fell almost 10% in 2019 and then more than 50% in 2020 to the lowest in at least two decades, IHS Markit data show. If activity doesn’t pick up, that could lead to a dearth of vessels and a spike in freight rates in a few years.

Crowley has Added More than 350 New Refrigerated Containers to Meet Peak Refrigerated Cargo Season Demands

December 29, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Crowley Logistics has added 355 new refrigerated cargo containers to its equipment fleet to ensure equipment availability at origin for perishables moving through the cold chain.

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.