Welcome to Shipping 101—your gateway to understanding the intricate world of global shipping and logistics. In today’s interconnected economy, maritime transport is the backbone of international trade, facilitating the movement of approximately 80% of goods worldwide. From the clothes we wear to the devices we use, shipping plays a pivotal role in delivering everyday essentials … Read more
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How to solve the LA/LB backlog – push the ships farther out to sea! November 25, 2021 by editor New ship ‘queue’ system aims to cut congestion, pollution at Ports of LA, Long Beach If the container ships are beyond the range of TV Helicopters, they don’t exist. This new plan to slow-steam ships crossing … Read more
November 18, 2021 by editor APM Terminals Picked to Operate Planned Deepwater Port on Mississippi River A lot of barge traffic already uses the Mississippi River, mostly for grain for export. To be viable, this port requires dredging and raising the levees for better hurricane surge protection.
November 16, 2021 by editor https://amp.savannahnow.com/amp/8591743002
November 3, 2021 by editor https://www.marinelink.com/news/cma-cgm-buy-los-angeles-fms-container-491810 The Port of Los Angeles has seven container terminals. Each terminal has control of which ships they handle and in what order. There is not one big queue of 73 ships waiting to be unloaded – there are seven groups. CMA CGM is a French-based shipping company. They are … Read more