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Commodity Markets: Exports, Trading, and Risks
Background: Commodity trading has been the epicenter of economic growth for thousands of years, dating back to 4,500 BCE. In
Continue readingChina’s Ban on Waste Import and its Effect on U.S. Exports
Due to severe pollution, China has proposed a ban on all solid waste imports affecting 8.2 percent, or nearly 1
Continue readingAre Mid-Size Niche Carriers Looking to Consolidate?
The use of midsize niche carriers has grown exponentially in the last six months. They have deployed 12.8 percent more
Continue readingCMA CGM’s Futuristic Approach on Perishable Goods
CMA CGM will increase its efficacy in the shipping of perishable goods by combining its container shipping service with Seatrade
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How Trade Missions Benefit U.S. Businesses
As a key service the United States Commercial Service sponsors, trade missions afford American corporations the opportunity to utilize the
Continue readingShipping Industry Aims to Minimize Booking Cancellations
For years carriers have attempted to sanction container no-shows with a fee, but none have stuck. Last minute cancellations have
Continue readingProposed Toll Structure of the Panama Canal Benefits Container Shipping Companies
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced its plans to modify its existing toll structure to further incentivize the full
Continue readingU.S. Exporters Face Shipping Container Shortage
A global shortage of shipping containers has recently hurt U.S. exporters. The Ocean Shipping Container Availability Report (OSCAR), a weekly
Continue readingCyber-Attack Impairs Global Shipping Industry
This past Tuesday, June 27th, a global cyber-attack affected organizations around the world, including those within the maritime container shipping
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