Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Impact on Freight Navigating
Nearly a month after the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Dean Croke of DAT Freight & Analytics examines the current state of freight navigating.
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Impact on Freight Navigating
Nearly a month after the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Dean Croke of DAT Freight & Analytics examines the current state of freight navigating.
The Three Biggest Challenges Facing Shippers and Carriers in 2024
The new "State of Transportation" report reveals volatile weather, sustainability, and other factors are impacting overall performance.
Two Weeks After Baltimore, Another Cargo Ship Loses Power By Bridge
Two weeks after the Baltimore bridge collapsed, a large container ship lost power near New York's Verrazzano Bridge before being towed to safety.
FourKites and BuyCo Team Up to Improve Ocean Freight Management
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The Three Biggest Challenges Facing Shippers and Carriers in 2024
The new "State of Transportation" report reveals volatile weather, sustainability, and other factors are impacting overall performance.
Two Weeks After Baltimore, Another Cargo Ship Loses Power By Bridge
Two weeks after the Baltimore bridge collapsed, a large container ship lost power near New York's Verrazzano Bridge before being towed to safety.
FourKites and BuyCo Team Up to Improve Ocean Freight Management
FourKites and BuyCo are partnering up to enhance global shipping visibility, efficiency, and sustainability for major shippers.
Baltimore’s New Temporary Channel Now In Use After Bridge Collapse
The tugboat became the first vessel to move through a temporary alternate channel in Baltimore's Patapsco River on Monday.
Q&A: Mike Burkhart on the Recent Nearshoring Push Into Mexico
Mike Burkhart of CH Robinson discusses the shift in imported goods away from China and into Mexico.
Port of Baltimore Could Reopen in May, Says DHL Executive
The Port of Baltimore could reopen in May, according to a DHL executive, though no definitive timetable has been given yet.
How Baltimore’s Bridge Collapse Will Affect Supply Chains
It's been just over a day since the Baltimore bridge collapsed. Check out the latest news.
Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses After Collision
A major bridge collapsed in Baltimore overnight and the economic impact is expected to be severe.
DHL Express and Standard Chartered to Cut Carbon Emissions
DHL Express and Standard Chartered are partnering up to increase the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Nike Continues Trend Toward Sustainability with New Partnership
Nike has partnered with CMA CGM to help reduce its carbon footprint through the use of alternative fuel for its maritime cargo.
Container Shipping Market Facing Major Challenge
Global container shipping faces overcapacity, driving rates to unsustainable lows and prompting cost-cutting measures.
Retailers Forecast Import Growth Despite Red Sea Delays
Retailers have generally navigated around the Red Sea cargo disruptions, but trade groups said costs will begin to rise even as they project a growth in imports.
Retailers Pivot Supply Chain Strategy, Seek Red Sea Alternatives
As Houthi attacks continue in the Red Sea, retailers are scrambling to find alternative methods for moving their inventory, including exploring more air freight options and boosting inventory.
West Coast Ports Could Benefit from Global Trade Disruptions
While shifting Asian cargo from East Coast to West Coast U.S. ports adds time and cost, it is one option shippers have to counter continued risk in the Red Sea.
Shipping Rates Are on the Rise as Disruptions Continue in Red Sea, Panama Canal
As shippers navigate goods around low water levels in the Panama Canal and risks in the Red Sea, rates are rising and the risk of downstream disruptions is growing.
Tech Investment, Addressing Overcapacity Among 2024 Focus for Global Container Shipper Industry
Supply chain professionals in the global container shipping industry expect more technology investment and positive growth in the market in 2024.
A.P. Moller-Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Halt Commercial Shipping in Red Sea
Two global shipping giants, A.P. Moller-Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, announced on Friday that they are pausing shipping in the Red Sea following continued attacks on commercial ships in the region.
Potential for 2024 East Coast Port Strike Kickstarts Supply Chain Contingency Planning
A potential longshoremen strike in 2024 could impact East Coast ports and disrupt supply chains.
Ocean Cargo Market Review with Jon Monroe
In this podcast, Logistics Management and Peerless Media Supply Chain Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviews Jon Monroe, president and founder of Jon Monroe Consulting.
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