by A American | Sep 9, 2022 | Container Industry
The worldwide supply chain was greatly disrupted in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic that began in early 2020. From backlogs at major ports to rising shipping costs, the supply chain has been under immense strain over the past few years, and it is now facing new...
by A American | Jun 9, 2022 | Container Industry
As peak shipping season ramps up, congestion is growing again at key shipping container terminals around the world. Though western consumer demands have eased slightly in 2022, we could be in for another roller coaster ride… Angie Payne, CEO of A American...
by A American | Feb 9, 2022 | Container Industry
You may have seen the viral images of piles of debris on Los Angeles railroad tracks being shared across the news as mid-January 2022 came to a close. These images tell a grim story, where cargo containers on idle trains were broken into by thieves. And this isn’t a...
by A American | Feb 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
As the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach grappled with shipping delays and unprecedented congestion, 2021 proved to be a particularly successful year for the ports on the East and Gulf coasts of the United States. Due to redirected loads from the continued...
by A American | Jan 12, 2022 | Container Industry
At the end of 2021, economists misread the decrease in ocean rates as a sign of global supply chain improvement. Unfortunately, they could not have been more wrong. The coronavirus pandemic has continually proven to be a source of uncertainty for the entire world as...