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Dec 15, 2023
Routings roundup: Panama, Suez, and…Cape of Good Hope

Concerns around the reliability of the Panama Canal due to low water transit restrictions and security risks in transiting the…

Dec 15, 2023
COP28 supply chain highlights

A new climate deal was reached at the COP28 United Nations climate summit in Dubai that marks the first instance…

Dec 6, 2023
Volume shifts at US ports

Import volumes at US West Coast ports increased by 12.7% month-on-month in October, while East and Gulf Coast ports saw…

Dec 4, 2023
EU ETS surcharges set by major carriers

Major container lines have set initial tariffs for EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) surcharges to take effect in January 2024.…

Nov 30, 2023
Panama Canal and Middle East Conflict: Challenges converge

Two global issues with industry impacts that we’ve been following – one climate-related, one geopolitical – come jointly into focus…

Nov 21, 2023
US import volumes strong again in October

US imports surged in October, up 33% from their recent low in February, marking the highest monthly inbound volumes since…

Nov 20, 2023
USDOT awards $653M for US ports development

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $653 million in grants as part of the federal Infrastructure Investment and…

Nov 17, 2023
ILA warns of potential strike in 2024

Harold Daggett, president of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) that represents over 70,000 dockworkers, principally on the US East and…

Nov 16, 2023
Congestion at Australian ports 

DP World in Australia has been hit with dual issues of labor strikes by the Maritime Union of Australia and…

Nov 16, 2023
Panama Canal Update

Persistent drought in Central America remains problematic for Panama Canal operations. For months, there has been a backlog of vessels…