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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June 11, 2021
By Bloomberg
Top U.S. Maritime Regulator Sees Shipping Snarls Lasting to 2022
The top U.S. maritime regulator said stretched global supply chains pushing ocean-freight rates to record highs may stay strained into 2022, raising concerns about whether small American companies can weather another year of a tangled transport system and much higher costs.
June 3, 2021
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Watch: Can We Keep Fragile Supply Chains From Shattering?
John Scannapieco, shareholder and chair of the Global Business Team with the law firm of Baker Donelson, details the frustrations that shippers and freight forwarders are experiencing as they struggle to get products to market.
June 3, 2021
By Bloomberg
Finally, Weary Seafarers Are Coming Ashore for Covid Vaccines
Ports around the U.S. are rolling out vaccines for seafarers, extending a lifeline to thousands of mostly foreign workers who’ve spent the pandemic isolated aboard ships ensuring goods kept trading across a battered global economy.

June 1, 2021
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
How Shippers Will Have to Pay for the Suez Canal Blockage
May 18, 2021
By Bloomberg
The World Economy Is Suddenly Running Low on Everything
May 17, 2021
By Bloomberg
Ports on U.S. West Coast Race to Clear Ship Backlog by August
May 13, 2021
By Bloomberg
Over 700 Barges Stuck in Mississippi River From Bridge Crack
May 12, 2021
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Will the Giant Containerships Cause More Supply Chain Disruptions?

May 6, 2021
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Watch: The Cost of the Suez Canal Blockage for Global Supply Chains
May 6, 2021
By Bloomberg
World’s Biggest Brands Adopt Checklist to Rescue Stuck Seafarers
May 5, 2021
By Natalie Brandlova, SCB Contributor
In Trans-Pacific Trade, Does the U.S. Exporter Stand a Chance?
May 4, 2021
By Bloomberg
Summer of Sold-Out Ships Awaits as Sea Cargo Chaos Intensifies
April 29, 2021
By Bloomberg
Shipping Containers Are Falling Overboard at a Rapid Rate

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May 23, 2021
By Mike Klage, SCB Contributor
Could Houston and Savannah Help Alleviate West Coast Ports? Yes and No
May 13, 2021
By Amir Taichman, SCB Contributor
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March 8, 2021
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Containers Are Falling Into the Sea. What’s Going On?
February 7, 2021
By Matthew Margetts, SCB Contributor
Smart Ports and Connected Containers: How IoT Tech Is Transforming Shipping
December 20, 2020
By Avinash Mishra, SCB Contributor
What an Unpredictable Year Means for Freight Costs in 2021

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A Look at the Southern California Supply-Chain ‘Meltdown’
March 18, 2021
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, along with supporting distribution facilities and infrastructure in the area, are suffering from severe congestion. What’s the cause — and the solution?
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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