Experience Seamless Sea Freight Shipping with Zenith
What Is Sea Freight Shipping and How Does It Work? Sea freight shipping, also referred to as ocean freight services, is the transportation of goods by water. This mode of transportation is one of the oldest and most cost-effective methods of transporting products. The shipping business has gone a long way since the days of […]
The Future of Sea Freight & Industry Trends
Sea freight is the backbone of international trade, playing a crucial role in global commerce for centuries. As the industry evolves, technology and environmental sustainability are reshaping the landscape, driving efficiency and enhancing capacity. This blog explores key sea freight industry trends, the impact of emerging technologies, the move toward sustainability, and our forecasts for […]
Container shipping reliability gains stalling in 2022
Ocean carriers collectively hit about one-third of scheduled arrivals on time in April, hovering around a level seen in February, according to Sea-Intelligence Maritime Analysis’ latest liner performance report. From Joc.com
Shippers wary over lack of clarity on Shanghai reopening
Shippers and forwarders in the Asia-US trade have mixed views about how quickly import volumes will rebound when China lifts COVID-19 factory shutdowns in Shanghai, with some anticipating a strong, sustained spike in imports, and others expecting a gradual — and more manageable — buildup in volumes along normal seasonal trends. From Joc.com
Green fuel R&D fund gets renewed push from maritime groups
Industry-funded research and development technology is a critical pathway toward finding a scalable carbon-free fuel for the shipping industry, by Greg Knowler, Senior Europe Editor at joc.com
Shippers face rising fuel surcharges on top of rate pain
About 70 percent of the global container shipping fleet runs on very low sulfur fuel, and the escalating bunker costs are beginning to worry carriers, by Greg Knowler, Senior Europe Editor at joc.com
Coming LA-LB cargo surge to rebuild vessel backlog: terminals
Sea-Intelligence Maritime Analysis projects a return to 100-vessel backlogs in Southern California that could continue through 2022, by Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor at joc.com
New import forecast from US retailers heightens congestion fears
US ports face the prospect of supply chain bottlenecks at least through the peak shipping season this fall by Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor at joc.com
Container lines beefing up Asia–US East Coast capacity: eeSea
East Coast imports are rising as more shippers attempt to avoid the bottlenecks at West Coast ports, by Michael Angell, Associate Editor, joc.com
New market dynamics driving demand for freight futures
Logistics practitioners unfamiliar with the use of hedging tools and financial instruments need to be educated about how such products work, consultant Bjorn Vang Jensen says. By Eric Johnson, Senior Technology Editor at joc.com
