May 2022 - Universal Cargo

In business, business tips, Global Business, international business, shipping, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Posted May 31, 2022

6 Warehouse Optimization Tips to Improve Your Fulfillment

This is a guest post by Daniel Jackson. Having a well-optimized warehouse is a dream for any manager. Whether you run a large storage facility or a fairly modest one, it is always in your best [...]

By UCM

In Imports

Posted May 26, 2022

The Russia and Ukraine War’s Impacts on Imports to the U.S.

While Vladimir Putin continues to wage war against the Ukrainians, impacts will continue to mount. Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and there is currently no foreseeable end in sight. [...]

By Jared Vineyard

In Container Shipping & Transport, ILWU, ILWU contract, ILWU Contract Negotiation, International Shipping, PMA, port congestion, shippers

Posted May 24, 2022

UH-OH – ILWU Contract Negotiations Suspended Till June

Contract negotiations between the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) and their employers at the West Coast ports, the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), have been suspended until [...]

By Jared Vineyard

In container shipping, Container Shipping & Transport, export, exports, freight rates, Import from China, importing, ocean freight, ocean freight rates, ocean shipping

Posted May 19, 2022

Freight Rates Falling – But How Far & How Long?

Ocean freight rates are falling. Yes, they're still extremely high, but they're moving in the right direction. Greg Miller reported this week in Freight Waves that global spot rates for ocean [...]

By Jared Vineyard

In China, Donald Trump, Import from China, President Biden, President Trump, Trade Negotiations, tariffs, China tariffs, import from China, U.S. China Trade War

Posted May 17, 2022

Biden Admin Discussing End to Trump’s China Tariffs

Last week, there was an interesting exchange between President Biden and a reporter, during which the president said his administration is currently discussing dropping the tariffs that President [...]

By Jared Vineyard

In ILWU, ILWU contract, ILWU Contract Negotiation, ILWU Negotiations, International Shipping, ocean freight, ocean shipping, PMA, Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles, Port of Portland, shippers

Posted May 3, 2022

SHIPPERS BEWARE: ILWU & PMA Automation Fight Already Starting

Countdown ‘Til ILWU Slowdowns Contract Negotiations The countdown is at nine days. This isn’t an exciting countdown like counting down the days ’til Christmas or the seconds [...]