In a dynamic world where uncertainties loom large, the logistics industry often finds itself at the crossroads of operational challenges during natural disasters. Hurricanes, floods, earthquakes—each one can significantly disrupt supply chains, causing infrastructural havoc and stretching operational adaptability...
UPDATE 7/20/23 10:00 AMWorkers returned to the ports this morning after the Canadian Industrial Relations Board threatened that Parliament would reconvene and force a return if the ports didn’t remain open while negotiations continued in good faith. As more...
Day ten marks an unprecedented moment in the ongoing Canadian west coast port strike. With no signs of ceasing, this work stoppage presents an alarming situation for various stakeholders. The discussions between employers and the union have resumed, although...
A new six-year labor contract between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) has been reached. The deal, announced on June 14, 2023, is a positive development for the West Coast ports and...
Continued disruptions at the US West Coast (USWC) ports, including Los Angeles and Long Beach, have significantly impacted operations due to a stand-off between labor and employers. This situation has not only forced several container terminals to close but...
The Panama Canal, an essential facilitator of global maritime trade, is grappling with a severe drought, leading to implications for global shipping. The largest vessels have already started to reduce their drafts or lighten their loads to adapt to...
The global shipping landscape is a complex matrix of shifting regulations and responsibilities, with rail storage fees emerging as a particularly contentious issue. The recent appeal from a coalition of seventy-five shipper groups, including prominent organizations like the National...
Are you tired of the complexities and uncertainties that come with ocean freight shipping? Look no further than Nelson International – your trusted logistics partner. We understand the challenges faced by shippers in the maritime industry, which is why...
According to a statement made this morning to Bloomberg, the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are effectively shut down as workers didn’t turn up again this morning after workers last night refused the work assignments given last...
Remember in the before time, when the most current logistics topics included the NCA fleet being grounded due to inconsistent record keeping? Despite many having forgotten, the end of the saga is at hand. ANA is going to buy...
