Ocean Transportation

West Coast Ports Still Dominate, But Are Feeling the Heat From Rivals

October 14, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Even the strongest narrative about international trade flows can shift with jarring suddenness.

Tropical Storm Dorian Gains Steam as It Powers Toward Barbados

August 26, 2019

Bloomberg

Tropical Storm Dorian is strengthening as it swirls toward the Caribbean island of Barbados, potentially reaching near hurricane strength by Tuesday, while a second system struggles to get organized in the waters off Florida.

The Fall of Korea's Richest Port City Is Bringing Backlash Against Billionaires

August 22, 2019

Bloomberg

Since 2016, some 35,000 workers have quit or lost their jobs at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea’s port of Ulsan — in a downturn as dramatic as it was sudden.

Uncertainty Looms Over Transpacific Shipping This Peak Season

August 20, 2019

Ali Ashraf, SCB Contributor

Here are five strategies that transpacific ocean shippers can use to prepare for the uncertainties of this year’s peak shipping season.

IMO 2020: The basics, the challenges, and how to lessen its impact on you

IMO 2020: The Basics, Challenges and Impact on You

July 30, 2019

Laufer Group International Ltd.

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Q&A | The Importance of Managing Fuel Spend

July 10, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Here's how fuel is driving carrier decisions on pricing and service.

How to Sink the Pirates Plaguing West Africa

July 3, 2019

Tobin Harshaw, Bloomberg Opinion

Last year, 40 percent of the world’s reported incidents of seaborne attacks occurred in the Gulf of Guinea, including every ship hijacking and 78 of the 83 crew members taken for ransom.