Container Shipping
6 articles tagged Container Shipping
DP World's new Vancouver gateway expands the short-sea option for island freight
The Salish Sea Gateway has been inaugurated after services began earlier this year. Three weekly sailings give Vancouver Island shippers another option to assess.
Maersk revises North America surcharges: check the booking before repricing the goods
Maersk's 22 October notices revise peak-season charges on selected routes from the Indian subcontinent and Middle East. Scope and booking rules determine the actual exposure.
DP World signs Chittagong terminal deal: what Bangladesh buyers should watch next
A new operator and planned investment could improve Bangladesh's cargo flows. Buyers need to watch actual service changes before shortening lead times.
US imports hit a September record, but the warehouse calendar matters more than the headline
A record month at the ports can become an awkward week at the warehouse. The latest Descartes figures call for a closer look at arrival dates.
Maersk announces Australian export-documentation policy ahead of November rollout
Packed goods can still miss a sailing. Maersk’s Australian documentation rollout makes approval ownership and shipment deadlines worth checking now.
LCL or FCL shipping: how to compare the full container decision
You need not fill a container to book one. Compare the full journey without letting freight savings push you into unwanted stock.