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Analysis: Should You Redirect Your Cargo and If So, Where?

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However, the main question for the shipping industry has always been locating less-challenging places to ship cargo from. The first solution was to re-route some of the cargo to Seattle and Oakland, which port authorities were confident that they could take the load off and regulate the cargo flow.

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Transloading: A Comprehensive Guide With Client Examples

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Transloading: A Comprehensive Guide With Client Examples . Transloading is a process that involves transferring cargo from one mode of transportation to another during the shipping process. Transloading can also minimize the risk of cargo damage, provide transportation flexibility, and reduce the time a shipment spends in transit.

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A Real-World Example of Wind Power in Shipping Comes to Fruition

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Encouraging data has been released on using wind power for powering a cargo ship, according to the BBC. Cargill uses a cool example for showing real-world impact: this smaller fuel volume produces the same lower volume of emissions as removing almost 500 cars from highways. Now, testing has taken place with good results.

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Analysis: Today’s Global Economy vs. Global Container Shipping

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For example: The global GDP growth rate for 2021 was 6.02%, a 9.1% Companies involved in international trade are hit hard as they experience decreased orders and reduced cargo volumes, affecting the revenue of shipping lines and container terminals. increase from 2020. Source: Company Reports, Linerlytica 2.

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Transloading: A Comprehensive Guide With Client Examples

Dedola Global Logistics

Transloading: A Comprehensive Guide With Client Examples Transloading is a process that involves transferring cargo from one mode of transportation to another during the shipping process. Transloading can also minimize the risk of cargo damage, provide transportation flexibility, and reduce the time a shipment spends in transit.

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Future of Project Cargo: Emerging Trends and Innovations

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Within the project cargo sector, there is a growing trend in infrastructure development investments that are driving the demand for project cargo services. Even renewable energy projects in wind and solar farms are contributing to the demand for project cargo services with the boom in global investments for clean energy.

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Global Logistics Market Analysis: 2022 Summer Edition

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Carriers report strong demand on transpacific trade as some lines now restrict contracted businesses they once committed to, in order to accommodate current spot cargo. For example, recently Target was forced to write down the value of excess inventory that’s stuck in warehouses. Furthermore, T.J.