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U.S. Imports from Asia Uptick in April
U.S. imports from Asia hit a six-month high in April as shippers sped up their cargo on the Eastbound Trans-Pacific, because they were faced with an anticipated round of general rate increases (GRIs) by ocean carriers
USA FR8LEAD Advisory: LCL Export & Import Service Delays
Due to persistent congestion nationwide, chassis shortages continue to be observed resulting in potential delays for pick up and delivery.
Western Canadian ports missing out on USWC cargo diversions: analyst
The story of the diversion of imports away from the US West Coast is well understood. While the International Longshore and Warehouse Union’s contract expired almost a year ago, the ILWU Canada contract remained in effect…
USA FR8LEAD Advisory: LCL Export & Import Service Delays
Vessels continue to be pushed further off the proforma schedule causing blank sailings, along with port congestion and the continuous increase of import volume within the past two years has affected operations in almost all areas of the country
US$27 million Investment in California’s Five Ports for Data System to Improve Supply Chain
“As California’s population continues to grow and demand for imported goods continues to surge, it is vital that our state prioritize investments that will get goods moving faster,” said California Association of Port Authorities President and Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan.
Vietnam’s Container Exports to U.S. Grows 156% in 5 Years
The International Monetary Fund reports a 73% year-on-year (y/y) decrease in foreign investments in China to $42.5bn. In comparison, foreign investment averaged $160 billion each half-year between the second half of 2020 and the first half of 2022.
No Longer a Pressure on Global Supply Chains
New numbers from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York show that container freight and the flow of goods from A to B are returning to normal across global supply chains.
NY-NJ gets rail grant as port seeks to grow intermodal franchise
Currently, intermodal trains from those two terminals must first travel north before they can cross over to southbound tracks, an extra move that can add hours of delays due to other freight activity on the tracks.
Charleston gets expedited hearing in appeal over ILA’s Leatherman lawsuit
On Asia-Mediterranean, for the three week period of Weeks 7-9, there was a trend of positive capacity correction where capacity was added back instead of taken out.
USA FR8LEAD Advisory: LCL Export & Import Service Delays
Vessels continue to be pushed further off the proforma schedule causing blank sailings, along with port congestion and the continuous increase of import volume within the past two years has affected operations in almost all areas of the country
USA FR8LEAD Advisory: LCL Export & Import Service Delays
To keep you better informed of the current operational situation occurring in the U.S., we would like to provide you with the following updates
US truck freight recession is here, but not to stay: SMC3
Consumers are spending more on services than goods, US manufacturing has slowed, residential housing construction is in recession, and big-box retailers have overstocked inventories. “You add all that up, and you have a freight recession,” Costello said.
USA FR8LEAD Advisory: LCL Export & Import Service Delays
Chassis issues are challenging in all regions in the U.S. This is due to the division of the intermodal system and the lack of additional capacity at different levels of the supply chain.
USA FR8LEAD Advisory: LCL Export & Import Service Delays
Limited trucking and equipment availability are among the main challenges across the supply chain.
USA FR8LEAD Advisory: LCL Export & Import Service Delays
Trucking capacity is reduced in most areas in the USA, resulting in additional delays for picking and delivering cargo.
USA FR8LEAD Advisory: LCL Export & Import Service Delays
Due to increased volume and labor shortage, most terminals are experiencing congestion issues, including New York, Baltimore, Norfolk, Savannah, Houston, Oakland, and Vancouver
USA FR8LEAD Advisory: LCL Export & Import Service Delays
With all the recently mentioned events, there is a high number of container vessels currently congested at different ports around the world, affecting logistics services overall.
USA FR8LEAD Advisory: LCL Export & Import Service Delays
With all the recently mentioned events, there is a high number of container vessels currently congested at different ports around the world, affecting logistics services overall.
USA FR8LEAD Advisory: LCL Export & Import Service Delays
Trucking capacity is reduced in most areas in the USA, resulting in additional delays for picking and delivering cargo.
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Easing Box Volumes Changes Global Container Flows
The respite in box volumes has led to falling congestion and changes in global container flows according to the Container Availability Index.
Analyst Warns Shippers Carbon Surcharges are Imminent
According to Lars Jensen, founder and CEO of Vespucci Maritime, carrier network adjustments to reduce the cost impact of ETS will leave shippers hit with carbon surcharges and fewer direct services from the second half of 2023.
Grim Market Assessment for U.S. Trucking and Shippers
Trucking operators are expected to face bearish market conditions through the first half of this year, according to Uber Freight’s first-quarter update on global freight markets.
SC Ports turns to TRAC, Flexi-Van to help launch chassis pool
Medium-sized carriers on Alphaliner’s top-30 list have seen a shake-up in positions in the last 12 months, with capacity changes ranging from -34.6% to +55.3%, Alphaliner reported.
Medium-sized Ocean Carriers Reshuffle in Shifting Market
Medium-sized carriers on Alphaliner’s top-30 list have seen a shake-up in positions in the last 12 months, with capacity changes ranging from -34.6% to +55.3%, Alphaliner reported.
USA Fr8lead Advisory: LCL Export & Import Terminal Closures
Please be advised that the following terminals will be CLOSED on Monday, February 20th, 2023, in observance of President’s Day.
Container leasing market slows amid ocean sector cooling: Textainer
US imports from Asia in January saw their first month-on-month gain since August, but were still down 22 percent from January 2022 as the year-on-year decline in imports accelerated and West Coast market share deteriorated further.
Scheduled Capacity Registers Sharp Drop
Ocean carriers have reduced scheduled capacity on Asia-North America West Coast (NAWC) by -18% to rebalance capacity to demand…
NY-NJ marine terminals offering up more data to improve truck flow
“During the height of the pandemic all our terminals were operating at full capacity because of a combination of high volumes and very high import dwell times,”
Cost Hinders U.S. Supply Chain Reshoring
With reshoring decisions dictated by costs and logistics factors, U.S. manufacturers are unlikely to shift manufacturing operations out of East Asia in 2023, separate reports indicate.
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USA Advisory: LCL Export & Import Service Delays
BNSF – Rail ramp is currently experiencing congestion in Chicago, Columbus, and Los Angeles. There are delays in picking-up and delivering containers at these locations.
U.S. Imports from Asia Uptick in April
U.S. imports from Asia hit a six-month high in April as shippers sped up their cargo on the Eastbound Trans-Pacific, because they were faced with an anticipated round of general rate increases (GRIs) by ocean carriers
USA FR8LEAD Advisory: LCL Export & Import Service Delays
Due to persistent congestion nationwide, chassis shortages continue to be observed resulting in potential delays for pick up and delivery.
Western Canadian ports missing out on USWC cargo diversions: analyst
The story of the diversion of imports away from the US West Coast is well understood. While the International Longshore and Warehouse Union’s contract expired almost a year ago, the ILWU Canada contract remained in effect…
USA FR8LEAD Advisory: LCL Export & Import Service Delays
Vessels continue to be pushed further off the proforma schedule causing blank sailings, along with port congestion and the continuous increase of import volume within the past two years has affected operations in almost all areas of the country
US$27 million Investment in California’s Five Ports for Data System to Improve Supply Chain
“As California’s population continues to grow and demand for imported goods continues to surge, it is vital that our state prioritize investments that will get goods moving faster,” said California Association of Port Authorities President and Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan.
Vietnam’s Container Exports to U.S. Grows 156% in 5 Years
The International Monetary Fund reports a 73% year-on-year (y/y) decrease in foreign investments in China to $42.5bn. In comparison, foreign investment averaged $160 billion each half-year between the second half of 2020 and the first half of 2022.
No Longer a Pressure on Global Supply Chains
New numbers from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York show that container freight and the flow of goods from A to B are returning to normal across global supply chains.
NY-NJ gets rail grant as port seeks to grow intermodal franchise
Currently, intermodal trains from those two terminals must first travel north before they can cross over to southbound tracks, an extra move that can add hours of delays due to other freight activity on the tracks.
Charleston gets expedited hearing in appeal over ILA’s Leatherman lawsuit
On Asia-Mediterranean, for the three week period of Weeks 7-9, there was a trend of positive capacity correction where capacity was added back instead of taken out.
