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Market Reports

US Railroads to Reduce Service Ahead of Expected Strike on Sep 16

According to project44 data intermodal container dwell times at the port of Los Angeles are rising. Containers that are dropped off by truck are now waiting 154% longer compared to January 2020.

Will Manufacturing Move Away from China to Avoid Lockdowns?

To see if there is any credibility to the rumors, we looked at the total vessel TEU capacity calling at Chinese ports and compared them with the vessel TEU capacity of its Southeast Asian neighbors, Vietnam and Thailand. So what did we find out?

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Monthly State of Parcel Report – Aug 2022

On-time performance continues to improve but has not returned to pre-covid levels. Fulfillment, transit, and click-to-deliver times are showing signs of improvement and shippers are continuing to increase the number of carriers used. Learn more in our latest report.

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State of Ocean Freight – Oceania + Japan

Shipment delays to Oceania are rising, with the ports in New Zealand worst affected. Moreover, shipments between USA and Oceania are also seeing a significant rise, so much so that New Zealand fears its exports will bear the brunt.

Felixstowe Port Strike – Day 3 Update

Felixstowe Port Strike – Day 3 Update

Three days following the strike, cargo diversions begin to reveal alternative destinations, with the ports of London Gateway and Southampton seeing uptakes in TEU volumes.

Monthly Canadian Ports Report – Aug 2022

Monthly Canadian Ports Report – Aug 2022

Export and Import dwell times improved for Port of Halifax but are rising for Montreal and Vancouver. Shipment delays from China to Canada have increased between June and July.

State of Global Container Shipping Market August-22

Monthly Ocean Report – Aug 2022

The US East Coast is struggling with ongoing port congestion. While Trans-Pacific cargo lead times remain low in July, other trade lanes continue to struggle. Also, the West coast container dwell times are again rising amidst ongoing rail constraints. The UK is bracing for Felixstowe's strike as carriers announce blank sailings.

Peak Season Brings Fears of Congestion on the East Coast 2022

Peak Season Brings Fears of Congestion on the East Coast

With peak season round the corner, an increase in vessel congestion is being recorded at the East and Gulf ports of the US. Containerized import shipments are at an all-time high with Savannah facing the largest uptick in incoming cargo. This comes in the wake of shippers continuing to exercise caution about the West Coast without any ILWU contracts or extensions. However, the port of Charleston has been able to avoid congestion. To learn more, check out our news brief.

Ukraine In Race Against the Clock to Export Aging Grain Shipments

Ukraine In Race Against the Clock to Export Aging Grain Shipments

So far, only 12 vessels have exported Ukrainian grain, and the clock is ticking to get the aging harvest out quickly. However, according to project44 intelligence, massive vessel congestion at the entrance of the Romanian side of the Danube River could delay exports further. What can be done to stave off global food shortages before it’s too late? Read the complete report.

Potential for Supply Chain Impact from Chinese Military Exercises Around Taiwan

Potential for Supply Chain Impact from Chinese Military Exercises Around Taiwan

Despite the Chinese military drills in the strait of Taiwan and around the country, the ports have remained open. Also, no fall has been recorded in the number of container ships en route to Taiwan or outbound traffic, though vessels have been rerouting to avoid military exercise zones. However, a major threat looms over the global trade and world economy if the conflict escalates, considering China’s announcement of extending their live-fire military exercises up to 15 August.