FMC picks 24 shippers to advise it on container issues

With Daniel Maffei as chairman, the agency will seek advice from importers and exporters while also looking to modernize the Shipping Act.

By Matt Leonard • Updated Sept. 10, 2021

Sea-to-air conversions drive up airfreight rates on Transpacific

Tight capacity and volatility in the air cargo market leads many shippers to seek longer-term contracts with their carriers.

By Matt Leonard • May 10, 2021

Suez jam, recalls pile on Peloton's supply chain costs

Expedited shipping allowed Peloton to deliver more products and reduce its inventory backlog, but it chipped away at margins.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 7, 2021

Maersk increases contract volumes, hikes renewal rates

Some of the multi-year contracts are using a fixed rate for the first year before switching to an index-linked rate in later years, the CEO said.

By Matt Leonard • May 6, 2021

Triton grows container fleet with $2.6B investment

The figure covers 890,000 TEUs, as carriers and shippers struggle with equipment shortages.

By Matt Leonard • May 4, 2021

How construction is using technology to mitigate supply disruptions

Soaring material costs and supply chain woes threaten the industry's rebound.

By Joe Bousquin • April 30, 2021

DSV's Agility M&A builds scale, clout in fragmented forwarding market

DSV feeds its appetite for acquisitions with a deal valued at more than $4 billion.

By Shefali Kapadia • April 28, 2021

Tesla faces 'insane' supply chain headwinds, from semiconductor shortages to port congestion

The manufacturer is building factories as quickly as possible and aims to double supplier capacity next year, executives said.

By S.L. Fuller • April 28, 2021

Suez effects to stretch into June, container shortage to worsen

The Port of Antwerp said the blockage is expected to result in delayed ship calls and general operational challenges "throughout Q2."

By Matt Leonard • April 26, 2021

5 freight technologies send supply chains on a greener path

A growing level of shipper interest, along with pressure from the public and regulators, is driving carriers to invest in more sustainable delivery options.

By Matt Leonard , S.L. Fuller • April 21, 2021

Ports break records with off-peak import deluge in March

Imported TEUs grew by almost 51% YoY across the U.S. in March, and the demand is expected to continue through the summer.

By Matt Leonard • April 19, 2021

Supply chains brace for container issues, blank sailings as ships cleared from Suez arrive at ports

Hapag-Lloyd reported some disruptions in its network with equipment shortages in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary and Czech Republic.

By Matt Leonard • April 15, 2021

9 charts show the highs and lows of supply chains in Q1

By the end of March 2021, supply chains had spent more than a year fighting the fires of the pandemic.

By Shefali Kapadia , Matt Leonard • April 14, 2021

Ever Given, general average and why shippers will share the costs of a ship's rescue

Shippers are in for a lengthy and complicated process to collect cargo and provide documentation to adjusters.

By Matt Leonard • April 8, 2021

Walmart, H&M among retailers in US most exposed to Suez Canal disruptions

Construction and chemical companies are also expected to feel the impact, as more than 300 vessels wait to pass through the canal.

By Matt Leonard • March 31, 2021

Suez backlog starts moving, but port congestion expected to follow

Dozens of container ships missed ETAs at ports of call, and Maersk expects it to take a week to clear the backlog. 

By Matt Leonard • March 30, 2021

Shippers assess impact to cargo as Ever Given is freed from Suez Canal

Ikea confirmed it has containers on ships waiting to pass through the Suez Canal and said it "will consider all supply options available to secure the availability of our products."

By Matt Leonard • March 29, 2021

Container ships steer toward longer route around Cape of Good Hope to avoid Suez Canal

A Friday attempt to refloat Ever Given was unsuccessful, the vessel's technical manager said, and one analyst said the ship could be stuck for weeks.

By Matt Leonard • March 26, 2021

Ever Given and the Suez Canal: A list of affected ships and what delays mean for shippers

Carriers with hundreds of thousands of TEUs of cargo capacity are stuck, and when they move, port congestion will worsen.

By Matt Leonard • Updated March 30, 2021

Nike's imports drop 39% amid port congestion, straining inventory

The YoY drop in February came after the retailer faced weeks-long delays, affecting the timing of wholesale shipments.

By Matt Leonard • March 24, 2021

Imports spike at ports across US, Hapag-Lloyd warns of terminal congestion

The Port of Los Angeles said dwell time is still too high, after slight improvements during the busiest February on record at the gateway.

By Matt Leonard • March 17, 2021

Yeti tests Port Houston in bid to avoid congestion

Along with the port change, Yeti has also increased its use of cross-docking for its imports to help cut down on lead times and is exploring faster shipping lanes out of Southeast Asia.

By Matt Leonard • March 12, 2021

Big Lots to add 2 distribution centers to speed replenishment of palletized, big and bulky inventory

The retailer faces extended lead times with inventory stuck in-transit in a clogged ocean freight network.

By Matt Leonard • March 11, 2021

A tumultuous year of ocean shipping prompts a rethink of contracts

Negotiations are taking place earlier than usual, with greater interest in two-way commitments and tiered pricing. But a focus on resiliency and capacity comes at a cost to shippers.

By Matt Leonard • March 10, 2021

Foot Locker cites port congestion for nearly 24% drop in inventory

The retailer is working with its vendors to find alternative routings, and it expects its inventory position to improve this quarter, an executive said.

By Matt Leonard • March 8, 2021