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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.
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    By Bloomberg

    Shipping Container Crunch Shows Signs of Easing

    A global shortage of shipping containers that’s sent ocean freight rates skyrocketing shows signs of easing.
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    January 24, 2021
    By Bloomberg

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

    Here's why the cost of shipping goods out of China is soaring right now.
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    January 18, 2021
    By Bloomberg

    Piracy Surge Off West Africa Draws Maersk Call for Action

    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.
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    By Bloomberg

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

  • December 29, 2020
    By SupplyChainBrain

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

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    December 23, 2020
    By Bloomberg

    Bottlenecks Wear Down World Economy’s Fleet of Container Ships

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    December 18, 2020
    By Bloomberg

    What Happens When Tycoons Abandon Their Giant Cargo Ships

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    By Bloomberg

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  • December 2, 2020
    By SupplyChainBrain

    APL Logistics Expands OceanGuaranteed Service to Trans-Atlantic

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    By Bloomberg

    Demand for Dirty Fuel Jumps With More Ships Running Pollution Kits

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    By Bloomberg

    Peas and Lentils Are the Latest to Be Hit by Container Squeeze

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    By Bloomberg

    Boatloads of Cargo Off Los Angeles Grind Gears of World Economy

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    The Potential Impact of a Carbon Levy on Shipping Costs

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    The Digital Approach to Smart Container Shipping

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  • Making Dreams of Supply-Chain Visibility a Reality
    July 21, 2020

    Memo to shippers: Do you know where your container is? Read more.

  • How East Coast Ports Are Getting 'Big-Ship Ready'
    November 03, 2017

    It takes a big port to handle a big ship. Can East Coast ports meet the challenge of handling the new generation of mega-container vessels? Container lines are engaged in a frantic race to build ever-larger ships, which promise to have a ripple effect throughout the global transportation network. Read More

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    November 03, 2017

    It takes more than deep water to accommodate a modern-day containership. Sometimes you have to raise a bridge as well. Read More

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