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(5 articles)Carriers Plan Major Rate Hikes as Port Congestion Strands 3.4M TEU
Ocean carriers are positioning themselves for significant rate increases in July despite ongoing port congestion that has left 3.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) stranded globally. This a
Canada Rail and Maritime Labour: Supply Chain Policy Review
The Senate of Canada has initiated a policy review examining the interconnected challenges of labour relations, management practices, and supply chain resilience in the nation's critical rail and mari
21 Arrested in Channel Smuggling Supply Chain Bust
A coordinated law enforcement operation has resulted in 21 arrests targeting the supply chain that provisions unauthorized small boats used for Channel crossings. This disruption strikes at the upstre
Ocean Network Express Orders 6 LNG Vessels Worth $1.2B
Ocean Network Express has placed a significant newbuilding order for six 15,900 TEU LNG dual-fuelled containerships at South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, with each vessel valued at $203 millio
Strait of Hormuz Closure Drives Manufacturers to Brace for Price Hikes
The potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz represents a critical threat to global supply chains and manufacturing operations. This strategic waterway, through which approximately 21% of the world's