by cargosnew | Mar 14, 2022 | News
As people go back to work in Asia, we expect carriers to get creative with their shipping. Techniques will probably include service slings and blank sailings. We’re explaining both here. What is a Service Sling? A service sling is a steamship line’s regular...
by cargosnew | Jan 13, 2022 | News
In 2017, three major shipping Alliances formed. Over the last several years, they have taken control of space and rates. Alliances allow the carriers to share space and container volumes through vessel sharing agreements within the alliance. This graphic shows the...
by cargosnew | Jan 11, 2022 | News
Port disruptions will continue to impact freight movement in 2022. Planning for unforeseen circumstances is critical. Review our frequently asked questions page that provides the most recent port disruption information. We also have planning guidance related to port...
by cargosnew | Nov 16, 2021 | News
Without a doubt, the global pandemic is changing how people live and work, the freight forwarding industry included. The shipping business has gone from under the radar, business as usual to headline news over the last year. From ship to shelf, supply chain issues...
by cargosnew | Sep 8, 2021 | News
From ship to shelf, supply chain challenges continue going into the holiday season. In October, a record number of container ships waited to berth and unload. Labor shortages, COVID disruptions and holiday peak season shipping continue to push supply chain shipping to...