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Container shipping, the backbone of the global trade, is showing signs of debility. The most profitable carriers are struggling to operate efficiently as bottlenecks worsen around ports, distorting...
While LTL shipping can be risky, it can be the best option for shippers transporting small quantities of cargo. Shippers should take safety measures to avoid loss or damage. To avoid delays, freight...
There are two options for container shipping. Shippers can choose to ship in a private, separate container or share a container with other shippers. Both of these options have advantages depending...
Warehouse cargo insurance coverage has become more challenging to secure as more businesses seek this type of cargo insurance in the hardening market. The Hardening Insurance Market Warehouse...
Filing a lost freight claim with a carrier while only being covered by carrier limit of liability is consistently a losing battle for shippers. Shippers expecting to be fully reimbursed by their...
When shipments are lost or damaged in transit, shippers will need to know what to expect from their freight company, or carrier, when filing a claim. Lost or damaged shipments will not be fully...
Since the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA) was implemented, federal courts have struggled to provide a clear and specific definition of a package for the purpose of carrier liability. The term...
While imports of medical supplies and other essential health items are sharply increasing, orders for merchandise imports as a whole are being canceled, slowed down, or sent to warehouses for...
Rare circumstances allowed local residents to participate in the cargo theft of the MSC Napoli along the beaches of the Lyme Bay in the UK. No matter where you are traveling in the ocean, unforeseen...
As the holidays draw near, both shoppers and shippers should prepare for a surge in packages - and theft that follows. Understanding these holiday shipping statistics may help you prepare as well....
The M/V CMA CGM Dahlia shipping disaster is another example of how dangerous the ocean can be. As we’ve said before, there is no guaranty of safe passage when bringing goods across the ocean....
Learn about cargo theft and how your can protect your shipments from it. Cargo theft is a large financial danger to your imports. In 2018 the average value of stolen goods per incident was $142,342...