As we traverse the first half of 2024, a notable gap emerges between the actual demand for cross-border air cargo services and earlier projections for the year, sparking discussions on the potential trajectory of this surge as we approach the bustling peak season starting mid-September. Driven by an unwavering enthusiasm for e-commerce and marred by […]
The ongoing conflict involving Yemen’s Houthi forces has led to persistent disruptions in the Red Sea, significantly impacting global shipping routes crucial for the chemical industry. Al Greenwood, a seasoned chemicals expert and deputy editor at ICIS, sheds light on how these disturbances are reshaping logistics and shipping costs, particularly affecting Europe and Asia. ICIS, […]
While most of Florida’s ports have resumed normal operations after the onslaught of Hurricane Milton, Port Tampa Bay remains an exception. As of Friday, the port is still non-operational due to ongoing power outages. Despite avoiding major flooding, the disruption has left the port inactive, with officials working diligently to restore functionality. Port Tampa Bay […]
In the bustling freight corridors between the US and Mexico, a surprising trend has emerged: despite a surge in overall freight volumes, intermodal rail performance is not keeping pace. The latest data from the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) reveals that cross-border intermodal rail volumes decreased by 8.5% year-over-year in the first eight months […]
After just three days of negotiations, a potentially devastating strike at key ports along the East and Gulf Coasts of the United States was averted, resulting in what appears to be minimal economic disruption. The strike began early on a Tuesday but was swiftly resolved by Friday, as the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), which represents […]
In the bustling trade corridor between Mexico and the United States, a surprising trend has emerged: intermodal transport is underperforming despite a booming market. While news reports highlight an increasing volume of freight crossing the border, intermodal rail volumes tell a different story. According to the Intermodal Association of North America’s (IANA) data, there has […]
In a monumental labor movement, approximately 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) commenced a strike that spans from New England to Texas across East Coast and Gulf Coast ports. The strike, which began at 12:01 a.m. ET on October 1, marks the first such action by the union since 1977, signaling a significant […]
The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has rolled out significant updates to the Entry Summary Create/Update under CATAIR Version 92, now incorporating adjustments to the FY25 Custom User Fee. Those interested can view the revised document on the ACE Automated Broker Interface (ABI) at the CBP and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) page, specifically under […]
Union Pacific Railroad is raising its fees for low-volume customers in California who exceed their peak season container allotments. This increase, effective from the start of next week, will particularly affect those shippers who are not covered under specific shipping contracts. This rate adjustment comes as a response to a surge in import volumes across […]
Southern California’s supply chain has shown impressive resilience this peak season, even with record-breaking import volumes at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Industry leaders attribute this success to the ability of regional warehouses to efficiently process the continuous flow of goods. During the pandemic-driven supply chain disruptions of 2021–22, warehouses were unprepared […]
