Tag: containers
[FAQ] What is a Container Freight Station?
Shipping and trading have been evolving for as long as the industry existed. Companies from all over the world use them to deliver their...
Time for AI-Optimized Container Stowage In Maritime Industry
Ships operate in an environment that is not only commercially demanding but also exposed to risks that have serious consequences. In spite of significant...
World Does Not Have Enough Containers To Handle Cargo Demand
The world does not have enough containers in the right places to handle cargo demand. It’s a conundrum that has persisted for so long...
Safety Errors Cause 1000 Containers To Be Lost At Sea
Containers piled high on giant vessels carrying everything from car tires to smartphones are toppling over at an alarming rate, sending millions of dollars...
Maersk Contemplates The Sale Of Cold Storage Units Worth $1 Billion
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S is considering a sale of its refrigerated container business as demand for the cold storage units surges during the Covid-19 pandemic,...
Container Ship Operators Vouch For China’s Factory Resurgence
While supply-chain experts are stepping up talk about moving manufacturing to new sites, container ship operators are putting down big bets that the world's...
Global Shipping Companies Discuss The Sluggish Cargo Flow at TPM
Shippers have been told they’ll need to wait through to the second half of the year before any semblance of normality returns to container...
Box Carriers Seek Better Visibility Through Enforceable Contracts
The pandemic has shown up the weakness of current container freight contracts that offer no compensation for rollovers or no shows. Carriers are now...
Global Container Shortage Has Led To A Surge In Container Shipping...
With long-term rates on the rise, bonds, technology/growth stocks, and even precious metals have been under pressure. Last week saw a relatively significant increase...
2021 Starts Off Well For Shipping Companies With High Shipping Rates
Shipping companies have steamed out of 2020 in ship shape as freight rates hit highs. The rollout of vaccines around the world will eventually...