The UK’s largest container shipping gateway has been brought to a standstill after workers at the port of Felixstowe began an eight-day strike Sunday, forcing carriers to divert vessels to already congested hubs in Northern Europe. It is the latest in a wave of industrial action sweeping the transportation and logistics sectors in Europe as workers demand inflation-busting pay increases…
A pileup of German import containers is expected to extend into the first quarter of 2023.Meanwhile, Shanghai factories have suspended production due to power rationing.Sichuan, home to some large lithium producers, is also shuttered due to government power rationing Two of the major trade lanes for U.S. shippers are under strain this peak season. The heatwave in China has shut…
Maersk raised its 2022 profit guidance for a second time on Tuesday after beating quarterly revenue expectations as congested global supply chains that have boosted freight rates persist longer than expected. The shipping industry has seen record profits in recent quarters due to a surge in consumer demand and pandemic-related logjams holding up containers in key ports in China, Europe,…
Truckers say they are prepared to block the West Coast’s third-busiest container port until California Gov. Gavin Newsom listens to concerns about a new state law that will make it harder for them to operate, ratcheting up the potential for new disruptions to already-strained U.S. supply chains. Representatives for Mr. Newsom, a Democrat, didn’t respond to a request for comment. The…
Relocating internationally for a new job can be exciting, but just like a domestic move, an international move can prove stressful and the paperwork may seem never-ending. If you and your family are preparing to move abroad, you might be in the process of gathering any important documents you might need to get started in your new destination. If your…
Transportation, whether by the ocean, rail, or road, continues to be a challenge. When Shanghai opens, the challenges are expected to increase. Subsequently, HHG shipments will continue to experience long lead times. The challenges of HHG transportation availability are magnified by consistently high fuel prices and supply chain delays that affect products involved in HHG moves, such as corrugate. All…
Nolan Whitely currently leads Business Development for Expat Relocation Solutions (ERS) – an innovation leader in worldwide transportation solutions. In his role, Nolan offers a comprehensive understanding and experience in helping clients achieve the best results when buying transportation services, whether it be moving something across the country or around the globe. Prior to joining ERS, Nolan spent time with…
On this date in 1956, an invention by transport entrepreneur Malcom McLean revolutionized our industry when 58 metal boxes set sail 🛳 from Newark to Houston. It was...the shipping container. The standardization of the specification of these boxes allows for cargoes to be transported from anywhere to anywhere, between ships, terminals, and trucks more efficiently. Getting all these complex pieces…
Shippers in China are canceling cargo bookings while forwarders are diverting freight to other ports amid worsening COVID-19 outbreaks across the country that have led to widespread lockdowns in key port cities, including Shenzhen and Shanghai. China reported more than 5,000 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, the highest number in two years. While carriers and port operators said terminals…
File Photo: Jaromir Vanek/Shutterstock War Shocks Ripple Across Shipping Lanes By Bryce Baschuk (Bloomberg) Importers from London to Warsaw will soon face higher shipping costs, longer delays and an obstacle course of sanctions to navigate as Russia’s widening assault on Ukraine complicates the movement of cargo between Europe and Asia. President Vladimir Putin’s invasion, and retaliatory steps designed to paralyze…