MN SHIPPING CO., LTD will be holding an internal training course focused on the logistics industry. This event is designed to foster knowledge and skill development, tailored specifically to enhance operational efficiency and industry insights. Date: 19 October, 2024 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Venue: Oscar Saigon Hotel, 68A Nguyen Hue St., Ben Nghe…
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) said its September full international imports reached the highest level since the pandemic period, marking seven straight months of growth. NWSA’s volumes increased by 9.9%, compared to August, and 0.9% compared to September 2023, while full international exports decreased by 7.4% and total international volumes increased by 0.6% compared with…
This presentation delves into the dynamics of South American ports, presenting a comprehensive overview of their operational scale and connectivity. It is useful to follow up on the volumes recently handled by the South American ports in order to have a perspective of the strength of each port and the changes observed between them. By…
The logistics landscape in Vietnam and across Asia is rapidly evolving, fueled by a mix of economic growth, technological advancements, and shifting supply chain demands. Below are some in-depth insights into these changes and their implications: Vietnam’s Expanding Logistics Sector and Its Hurdles Vietnam’s logistics industry is on a growth trajectory, driven…
The container shipping industry has experienced notable fluctuations in stock performance over the past week, reflecting the sector’s inherent volatility. As various companies navigate shifting market dynamics, investors are keenly observing the trends that emerge during this period. This article provides a summary of the recent stock performance of key players in the container shipping…
The North American freight market is experiencing its third major event in two weeks’ time. Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in the Tampa, Florida, area as a major Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds around 125 mph. The storm surge is expected to be more like that of a Category 4 or…
The ILA port worker strike ended last Thursday after the union accepted the USMX offer of a 62% wage increase over the next six years, and agreed to extend the expired contract until a January 15th deadline to resolve the remaining sticking points, with the role of port automation chief among them. Some speculate…
The ILA port worker strike ended on 3 October, after the union accepted a 62% wage increase over the next six years, and agreed to extend the expired contract until a January 15th deadline to resolve the remaining sticking points, with the role of port automation chief among them. Operations The end of the strike…
The port workers’ strike on the United States East Coast comes to an end after the agreement between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The two bodies have reached a tentative agreement on wages and have agreed to extend the Master Contract until 15 January 2025. In January, they…
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has today (10 October) gone ahead with strike action at US ports from Maine to Texas and accused ocean container carriers of ‘gouging customers’. The ILA confirmed the strike in an announcement yesterday, Monday, while at the same time claiming ocean container carriers are now charging US$30,000 per container in…