The UK’s largest container shipping gateway has been brought to a standstill after workers at the port of Felixstowe began an eight-day strike Sunday, forcing carriers to divert vessels to already congested hubs in Northern Europe. It is the latest in a wave of industrial action sweeping the transportation and logistics sectors in Europe as workers demand inflation-busting pay increases…
A pileup of German import containers is expected to extend into the first quarter of 2023.Meanwhile, Shanghai factories have suspended production due to power rationing.Sichuan, home to some large lithium producers, is also shuttered due to government power rationing Two of the major trade lanes for U.S. shippers are under strain this peak season. The heatwave in China has shut…
A rather large and serious issue in Southern California is the trucking protest against AB5, a bill that has been passed that imposes a mandatory test for independent contracts that impacts the workforce and flow of truckers (to read more about AB5, please use the link at the bottom) Essentially, the bill requires carriers to offer employment to contract drivers…
Relocating internationally for a new job can be exciting, but just like a domestic move, an international move can prove stressful and the paperwork may seem never-ending. If you and your family are preparing to move abroad, you might be in the process of gathering any important documents you might need to get started in your new destination. If your…
Transportation, whether by the ocean, rail, or road, continues to be a challenge. When Shanghai opens, the challenges are expected to increase. Subsequently, HHG shipments will continue to experience long lead times. The challenges of HHG transportation availability are magnified by consistently high fuel prices and supply chain delays that affect products involved in HHG moves, such as corrugate. All…
Nolan Whitely currently leads Business Development for Expat Relocation Solutions (ERS) – an innovation leader in worldwide transportation solutions. In his role, Nolan offers a comprehensive understanding and experience in helping clients achieve the best results when buying transportation services, whether it be moving something across the country or around the globe. Prior to joining ERS, Nolan spent time with…
On April 26th, 1956, an invention by transport entrepreneur Malcom McLean revolutionized our industry when 58 metal boxes set sail 🛳 from Newark to Houston. It was…the shipping container. The standardization of the specification of these boxes allows for cargoes to be transported from anywhere to anywhere, between ships, terminals, and trucks more efficiently. Getting all these complex pieces in…
By Brendan Murray (Bloomberg) — The number of container ships headed for the busiest U.S. port complex has risen to close to 100 under a new counting method, underscoring the magnitude of the economy-restraining logjam that the Biden administration is trying to help alleviate. There is a backup outside the adjacent ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California that involves 96 container…
Yesterday, officials with the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach provided additional information on the $100 container fee assessment, which they are implementing, in coordination and with direction from the White House Supply Chain Task Force. There have been several pieces of media on the proposed container fee over the past week. The fee assessment (as proposed) would begin November…
Supply Chain Issues Combined with Labor Shortages & Price Hikes Frustrate Service Providers & Customers The volume of international shipments destined for the United States from points overseas has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels but the unprecedented challenges being experienced by the global moving services industry have been nothing short of staggering to this day. A perfect storm of…
