April 2019 - Universal Cargo

4 Ocean Carrier International Shipping News Stories

There are a number of stories about ocean freight carriers making headlines right now. So let's round up the top ones and put them all in one blog.

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6 Reasons BCOs Are Leaving Carrier Contracts for Freight Forwarders & NVOCCs

The share of shipments in the international shipping industry going to freight forwarders and Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (NVOCC) is increasing.

Furthermore, it is not just [...]

By Jared Vineyard

In carriers, container shipping, international business, International Shipping, Maersk

Posted April 23, 2019

BlockChain Race: Maersk Gets Second Carrier to Join Its Platform

Maersk and IBM edged forward in the BlockChain race. However, don't let anyone fool you into thinking they'll be doing a victory lap anytime soon.

It was November the last time we [...]

By Universal Cargo

In business, business tips, China, Global Business

Posted April 18, 2019

5 Factors to Consider While Growing Globally

Growing your business to the global market is the single most important step you can ever make as a business owner or manager. I mean, globalization enables you to tap [...]

By Jared Vineyard

In container shipping, ILWU, ILWU contract, ILWU Negotiations, ILWU Strike, International Shipping, port congestion, Port of Los Angeles, Port of Portland, shippers, shipping

Posted April 16, 2019

Will ILWU Opposing Automation Cause Port Disruption?

Despite the fact their Master Contract permits port automation by terminal operators, the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) is fighting hard against APM Terminals' plan to automate [...]

By Universal Cargo

In China, container shipping, freight forwarders, freight rates, importers, importing, international business, International Shipping, maritime shipping, ocean freight, shippers, shipping, shipping companies

Posted April 11, 2019

What Is New With Maritime Business in 2019

This is a guest post by Emily Marchant.

Because of the international shipping industry's volatility and the surge of shipments that happened in July of 2018 and lasted until the end [...]

By Jared Vineyard

In bill of lading, business, customs clearance, import, importers, importing, Imports, International Shipping, shippers, shipping

Posted April 9, 2019

Are You in Compliance With New TSCA Requirements, Shippers?

There's a new import certification requirement of which U.S. shippers of goods containing composite wood need to be especially aware. It is actually worth it for all importers to be aware, as [...]

By Jared Vineyard

In carbon emission, carriers, container shipping, exporters, freight rates, fuel, fuel prices, Global Business, importers, international business, International Shipping, ocean freight, ocean freight rates, ocean shipping

Posted April 4, 2019

Carriers Expect To Recoup IMO 2020 Fuel Costs Through Shipper Contracts

We're finally seeing news on how carriers will pass higher fuel costs, which are on the way, to shippers.

It seems that all the news around the International Maritime Organization's [...]

By Jared Vineyard

In carriers, China, container carriers, container shipping, Container Shipping & Transport, containers, freight rates, Global Business, international business, International Shipping, international shipping news

Posted April 2, 2019

Freight Rates Increase with Carrier GRIs After Slump

Two weeks ago, when this blog last checked in on freight rates, they were falling. Massively. This week, transpacific freight rates rise significantly with a wave of General Rate Increases (GRI), [...]