On March 26, 2024, the 984-foot cargo ship M/V Dali hit a pillar of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its total collapse into the Patapsco River.
10 Busiest U.S. Ports in 2024 (and How to Choose One)
Posted by Carl Verdon on Jun 12, 2023 10:00:00 AM
In its 2022 Review of Maritime Transport, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) states that marine vessels carried more than 80 percent of global trade cargo volumes in 2022. This..
What is a Liner Service in International Shipping?
Posted by Andrew Pearson on Feb 27, 2023 10:00:00 AM
We live in a big world, a world with seven continents comprising 195 countries that house more than eight billion people.
Top 8 Global Freight Forwarders in 2024 (And How to Choose a Provider)
Posted by Carl Verdon on Sep 26, 2022 10:00:00 AM
It’s a big world out there and there’s a lot of freight moving around it. Every year, millions of tons of cargo are transported between nations. This work is shouldered by thousands of transportation..
Customs Clearance Process When Importing Freight Into the U.S.
Posted by Carl Verdon on Jul 18, 2022 10:00:00 AM
Importing freight into the U.S. from another country can feel intimidating — especially if you don’t have a lot of experience doing so. Getting cargo through customs efficiently is important; a delay at..
Drayage Service Explained: What Drayage is, How it's Done and What it Costs
Posted by Carl Verdon on Jun 29, 2022 10:00:00 AM
Moving your freight internationally is anything but simple. There are, seemingly, endless documents to file, terms to understand and parties to connect with.