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The Empty Container Marketplace with Sean Bardon

The Logistics of Logistics

After gaining vital international experience in manufacturing and transpacific shipping, he took on a variety of roles back in the U.S. About Qualle Since launching in May 2022, Qualle has quickly built up a substantial trucker base that spans from the LA and Long Beach ports to New York, New Jersey, Savannah, Houston, and Memphis ports.

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Shipping Containers and Supply Chain Snarls: Is There a Way Out?

Enterra Insights

Much of the finger-pointing involved the movement of shipping containers into and out of port facilities. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed. More than 80 ships stretched to the distance — a new record.

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Understanding Conrail with Brian Gorton

The Logistics of Logistics

On April 19, 2021, Brian rejoined Conrail and was appointed President & Chief Operating Officer of Conrail Shared Assets headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, bringing with him over 30 years of railroad experience and expertise. In 2007, it expanded its operations from Northern New Jersey to Staten Island, New York.

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Ocean Shipping and Global Trade 2023

American Global Logistics

An Insider's Look at the Current State and Future Trends of Global Trade Introduction to Ocean Shipping in 2023 Ocean shipping plays a vital role in the global trade landscape. The sheer scale and efficiency of ocean shipping have made it an indispensable component of the global supply chain.

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RoRo Shipping in New Jersey: A Guide

I.C.E. Transport

If you’re shipping a car or heavy machinery overseas – or even oversized cargo – roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping is often your most efficient option for getting from Point A to Point B. The roll on and off process simplifies loading and unloading, reduces risk of damage, and often costs less than container shipping.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). Some major ocean carriers have also announced new fees for goods shipped on the route as of June 1 in response to the canal restrictions.

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The State of Holiday Shipping & Learnings for Next Peak Season

Intelligent Audit

Understanding the state of holiday shipping and learnings for the next peak season means realizing that rates are always going to jump-start near Halloween. Any conversation about the state of holiday shipping would be incomplete without discussing ocean freight congestion and shortages. Ocean Freight Shortages Abound. late rate.