Maritime: Page 19
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OpinionThe problem with chartering a ship: Break bulk is a lost art
Break bulk is doable for large, well-capitalized companies, but there's no guarantee they'll achieve lower freight costs than using carriers, a Xeneta executive writes.
By Katherine Barrios • Dec. 1, 2021 -
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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestionWalmart sees 51% increase in throughput at Southern California ports after Biden's shift to 24/7
Retailers brought a holiday wish list of additional supply chain actions to a White House meeting.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 30, 2021 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.
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Fresh fruit and vegetable supply threatened by rising disruptions
Producers are confronting higher costs, fertilizer shortages and inconsistent deliveries. In some cases, it's leading to food spoilage.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 18, 2021 -
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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestionEmpty containers become a focal point in push to ease Los Angeles port congestion
The port is encouraging shipping lines and marine terminal operators to receive as many empties as possible to make space for loaded cargo.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 17, 2021 -
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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestionNew guidelines limit the number of ships crowding San Pedro Bay ports
"No, this is not going to speed things up on shore," said Kip Louttit, executive director of the Marine Exchange of Southern California.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 12, 2021 -
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White House delves into supply chain problems'It's already paying off': Biden boasts about 24/7 port operations
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, whose maritime traffic jams have become emblematic of snarled supply chains, have already seen reduced vessel dwell times, the president said.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 11, 2021 -
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Port delays across the US double in-transit inventory times for Columbia Sportswear
The brand is encountering the bulk of its logistics issues in the U.S., as deliveries in Canada and Europe "have been much more timely," CEO Tim Boyle said.
By Max Garland • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Schneider grows container fleet with the help of a chartered ship
The carrier added 1,600 intermodal containers in Q3 and expects to add at least another 1,600 in Q4, the CEO said.
By S.L. Fuller • Nov. 5, 2021 -
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Mattel nearshores manufacturing to bypass port bottlenecks during peak
For imported products, the toymaker locked in ocean freight capacity and rates well in advance of the holiday season.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 4, 2021 -
Maersk buys Senator International, advancing its air cargo ambitions
The supply chain service provider is expanding its air fleet via a combination of acquisitions, charters and newly built aircraft.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated June 2, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Blue Whales and Blue Skies ProgramSeeking sustainability: Companies recognized for protecting blue whales and blue skies
Vessel Speed Reduction program contributes to sustainable maritime shipping.
By Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies • Nov. 1, 2021 -
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Golden Week slowdowns provided little relief to shipping rates, congested ports
Shippers and forwarders are exploring solutions such as LCL, alternative ports and air charters.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 29, 2021 -
Hasbro hit by supply chain woes as $100M in orders go unfilled
Shipping costs and delays weighed on the toy maker as supply chains continue to struggle to get goods into the U.S.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 28, 2021 -
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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestionIn bid to free space, San Pedro Bay ports will charge ocean carriers fees for lingering containers
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach decided to delay implementing the fees until at least Nov. 22 after seeing a 26% drop in "aging cargo."
By Edwin Lopez • Updated Nov. 15, 2021 -
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Legislators propose federal office to manage supply chain crises
A new bill would create the Office of Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response to monitor and respond to disruptions.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestion7 challenges lie ahead for the Port of LA to support 24/7 supply chains
The goal is to transition quickly to round-the-clock operations, but "it's not a single lever we can pull today to open up all the gates," the Port of Los Angeles' Gene Seroka said.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 15, 2021 -
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East Coast port volumes rise as some importers avoid West Coast congestion
Delays at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have sent importers looking for other options, but that is leading to congestion at East Coast ports, said Judah Levine, head of research at Freightos, in an emailed analysis.
By Max Garland • Oct. 11, 2021 -
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Coca-Cola thinks 'outside the box,' books bulk vessels to ship supplies
Using three bulk vessels, Coca-Cola is moving 2,800 TEUs of material to keep production lines running across the world.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 6, 2021 -
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'We're going to see a lot of bare shelves': Retail preps for a holiday beset by supply chain pain
Bottlenecks from factories to cargo ships mean less inventory and fewer discounts for the season.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 5, 2021 -
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Delayed exports clog the wood pulp, toilet paper supply chain
Purchase limits at Costco and Sam's Club have more to do with raw material delays than a renewed run on toilet paper, one expert said.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 30, 2021 -
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Costco to charter 7 vessels for Transpacific routes
The vessels will provide Costco with about a quarter of its annual needs on the trade lane.
By Alejandra Carranza • Updated March 15, 2022 -
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Nike warns of shortages as ocean congestion, Vietnam shutdowns hurt inventory
Pre-pandemic, it took Nike about 40 days to move product from Asia to North America, said CFO Matt Friend. That has since doubled.
By Max Garland • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestionLos Angeles, Long Beach ports extend truck hours amid cargo deluge
The ports' latest tweaks to their hours come after months of congestion and surging consumer demand.
By Jim Stinson • Sept. 23, 2021 -
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Retail's new fad? Charter ships to ensure sales, even if it's costly.
Companies are willing to spend money on chartering ships because the alternative of not having inventory in for peak season is worse, said Sea-Intelligence CEO and Founder Alan Murphy.
By Max Garland • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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Opinion
Supply chain challenges aren't going away anytime soon
Businesses and consumers should prepare for continued disruption and increased costs, writes a supply chain expert at CBRE.
By Joe Dunlap • Sept. 21, 2021
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