Global shipping is likely to take another hit in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The invasion adds a level of complexity to an industry already navigating changing consumer demand, inflation, and the ongoing effects …
Port congestion continues on both U.S. coasts and the situation won’t be resolved any time soon. To deal with the pandemic-driven slowdown of sea networks — or, as Steve Ferreira of shipping consultancy Ocean Audit describes …
The backlog of ships off the coast of California has become so dire that the Biden Administration has gotten involved. Additionally, the two primary ports are exploring different strategies in trying to alleviate issues. As …
While the world looked to the second half of 2021 as the “Great Reopening” following the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems the “Great Backlog” is a more apt name for the current shipping paradigm. From sweatpants …
Congested ports in the U.S. continue to cause major supply chain disruptions. The California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — which together handle more than a third of U.S. container imports — are …
Imports and exports may be slowing at West Coast ports, but that’s not due to a lack of demand: logjams at ports from Los Angeles to Seattle are complicating efforts by U.S. agricultural companies looking …
