Wednesday, October 14, 2020 · Jeff Berman
Coming in at 2,711,435 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), September was up 11.1% annually. But on a year-to-date basis, through September 30, shipments are down 3.9% annually, to 20,874,996 TEU. This marked the second time ever a monthly tally topped 2.70 million TEU.
Friday, May 8, 2020 · Matthew Lekstutis and Sandeep Shah
You need a roadmap to move supply from China. Combined with a strong infrastructure in roads, modern factories and limited regulation, China's production meets insatiable demand from the United States and other countries for cheap goods.
Monday, April 20, 2020 · Jeff Berman
The ongoing impact of COVID-19, or coronavirus, was on full display in the declining number of United States-bound waterborne shipments, for the month of March, according to data recently issued by global trade intelligence firm Panjiva. March shipments—at 829,501—were off…
Thursday, February 13, 2020 · Jeff Berman
January shipments—at 1,026,714—fell 3.6% annually. And containerized freight shipments were off 2.8% annually, with Panjiva noting that it was notable there was a decline even with the earlier timing of the 2019 Lunar New Year. Looking back, for calendar year 2019, total…
Friday, January 17, 2020 · Tan Miller and Bob Trebilcock
The outlook for global supply chains has never been more volatile. Four experts in trade and compliance look at ways to navigate today's choppy waters.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
Weak business confidence combined with low unemployment and moderate inflation expectations result in more subdued profitability predictions.
Monday, December 2, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
Most countries impose legal control on the export of goods from their jurisdictions, while international trade agreements often include additional regulations. However, failing to observe new laws and sanctions can have severe consequences for importers as well.
Monday, October 21, 2019 · Jeff Berman
Data recently issued by global trade intelligence firm Panjiva showed that US-bound waterborne shipments fell in September.
Monday, June 17, 2019 · Jeff Berman
May shipments, at 1,078,514, rose 0.8% annually. On a year-to-date basis, shipments through May, at 4,974,896, are up 2.5% compared to the same period a year ago. The firm added that containerized freight was up 3% in May.
Monday, March 25, 2019 · Flexport
Technology is driving the rapid evolution of business and global trade. It's time for freight forwarding to change, too.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018 · Jeff Berman
July shipments, at 1,096,835, topped June's 1,025,643 and were up 6% annually for a new monthly record, according to Panjiva, topping August 2017's 1,069,292. All months in 2018 have seen growth, with the exception of a 0.2% decline in March, which was the first one…
Wednesday, August 8, 2018 · Michael Gravier
There are legitimate gripes against the way some of our major trading partners do commerce with the United States.
Monday, August 6, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Freight intermediaries will be keeping a close eye on tariff developments, says 100% online freight forwarder, iContainers.
Monday, August 6, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
As supply chain managers have become painfully aware, keeping on top of the shifting trade agreement banter and subsequent compliance necessities has added a new layer of complexity to their operations.
Monday, August 6, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Global trade remains on an upward trajectory despite political posturing, say analysts for Kuehne + Nagel Group
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