by J.M. Rodgers, Co., Inc. | May 10, 2022 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: Hapag-Lloyd will soon install new container tracking devices in the entirety of their dry container fleet, which could spark changes throughout the industry. Slight drops in import volume from Asia to the US are a welcome reprieve for ports and storage...
by J.M. Rodgers, Co., Inc. | May 3, 2022 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: An import surge from China to the USA continues to build as Shanghai remains in lockdown, while the current freight surge to the US East Coast leaves the NY-NJ port congested with empty containers. Due to cargo rerouting, delays at Shanghai’s neighboring...
by J.M. Rodgers, Co., Inc. | Apr 26, 2022 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: Progress continues in ports as carriers make large sweeps of empty TEU containers, while smaller US importers pressure the Federal Transport Commission to investigate supply chain disruptions as it becomes increasingly harder to secure carrier space for...
by J.M. Rodgers, Co., Inc. | Apr 19, 2022 | Market Reports
Rate & Market Information The transpacific market slows down in April due to various factors, and one major factor is because of the serious COVID lockdown in China. As many as 45 cities in China are now implementing either full or partial lockdowns, including...
by J.M. Rodgers, Co., Inc. | Apr 19, 2022 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: The Port of Los Angeles could face additional backlog and congestion issues due to disruptions caused by Chinese lockdowns in Shanghai, FMC members encourage ocean carriers to avoid applying demurrage and detention fees concerning hold-ups from the...