Strikes, Safety, and The Effects of War on Ocean Shipping

Strikes paralyze Germany travel, li-ion batteries claim several ships, how Ukraine-Russia war reshaped ocean shipping.
Rate Hikes, Relentless Rain, and a Problem With Pakistan’s Ports

Rate hikes increase LTL revenue, heavy rains halt train shipments in South Africa, containers stuck in Pakistan’s ports.
Shipping Reform, Line Shake-ups and Safety Seminars

Updates from the FMC, a shipping line shake-up and why seafarers need a much-needed safety seminar on lithium-ion batteries.
Despite Moderate Stabilization, 2023 Is Off to a Rough Start

Though freight rates are returning to pre-pandemic levels, someone needs to something about all those empty shipping containers.