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Current State of the Capacity Crunch

GlobalTranz

The shipping industry saw growth and expansion in 2014 when compared to the state of the industry since 2008. Expansion of the Panama Canal Will Increase Incoming Ocean Freight. Part of the discussion on the current state of the capacity crunch must include a discussion on the Panama Canal.

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10 Controversial Freight Predictions for 2016

Freightos

50% increase in major rail and road projects , widening of both the Suez and Panama canals), and with freer trade (e.g. The 2008-12 global recession, dampened demand, stoking TEU overcapacity, so plunging freight rates, and therefore forwarders’ margin. Iran’s sanction removal, agreement on the Pacific Trade Deal ).

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10 Controversial Freight Predictions for 2016

Freightos

50% increase in major rail and road projects , widening of both the Suez and Panama canals), and with freer trade (e.g. The 2008-12 global recession, dampened demand, stoking TEU overcapacity, so plunging freight rates, and therefore forwarders’ margin. Iran’s sanction removal, agreement on the Pacific Trade Deal ).

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How General Average Could Ruin Your Ocean Cargo Deliveries

CH Robinson Transportfolio

From 2008 to 2017, fire/explosion was the third most common cause of total losses, behind foundered and wrecked/stranded vessels. Imagine that a carrying vessel is on a laden voyage from ports in the Far East to ports in Panama and the U.S. In other words, the onus is on you to assess and minimize your risk exposure.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

In reality, appointment and price systems must be used to control capacity for interoceanic canals like the Panama and Suez. The four most significant interoceanic passes in the globe are the Strait of Hormuz, the Strait of Malacca, the Suez Canal, and the Strait of Panama. meters in 2008 as opposed to 22.5 meters in 2001.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 1-5, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Panama Canal expansion to be complete by end of June ( Reuters ). This latest solution from INTTRA’s core marketplace complements Kewill’s transportation management platform, whose users have been benefiting from INTTRA Bookings, Shipping Instructions, and Track & Trace technology since 2008. UPS Delivers Peak Profits.

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List of Top 65 Marketplaces Across the Globe in 2019

Vinculum

Established in 2008, Bonanza offers over 20 million items in 25+ categories. Linio is a Latin American marketplace with presence in 8 countries – Mexico, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, and Argentina. It makes it easier for sellers to store, pack and ship their products. With over 2.2