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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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The Real Impact of Pests on Shipping and How to Reduce Pest Issues

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Several ways to increase cleanliness of your shipments and lessen the migration of pests via cargo and containers have been brought to light by worldwide freight transport. Customs and Border Protection, pests are entering the country not just through cargo but also through business shipments and conveyances. According to U.S.

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Navigating Global Port Congestion: What North American Exporters Need to Know in 2025

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exporters can expect in the new year in regard to cargo fluidity. For example, numerous ports are still severely congested today. In Antwerp, just in February, export truck gates got restricted, and the terminal temporarily stopped newly additional import and transshipment cargo. September being the highest with %14.4

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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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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 on 2021 Container Shipping Delays

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Take for example the increased emphasis on the purchase of household goods via e-Commerce platforms. Examples of the sought-after perks include guaranteed space, sure-deal equipment, more space on the ship, and finally the ultimate prize of expedited processing. The statistics are startling.

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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.