Container xChangeCompany DetailsContacthttps://www.container-xchange.com/Articles & NewsOcean Ports & CarriersLabor Strikes on U.S. Container Imports Loom Ahead of Peak SeasonIn August, U.S. container cargo imports surged by 12.9% year-over-year, with major ports handling nearly 2.5 million TEUs. While this reflects strong freight demand, it also intensifies concerns as labor strikes loom on Oct. 1.Fleet ManagementSteady Demand for U.S.-Bound Shipments Keeps Container Prices at BayThe global container shipping industry continues to witness an increase in freight demand for U.S.-bound shipments, according to 59% of supply chain professionals surveyed by Container xChange.Rail & IntermodalCanadian Rail Strike: What Does it Mean for U.S. Supply Chains?On Aug. 22, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Southern shut down operations. Here's what this means. Less than 24 hours later, they reached an agreement with the Teamsters labor union. But what does this mean?Ocean Ports & CarriersGlobal Shipping Costs, Container Prices Continue to SurgeContainer xChange released its mid-year container market forecaster, which delves into container price developments in H1 and offers a market outlook for H2.Ocean Ports & CarriersRising U.S. Imports Drive Increased Activity in Container Trading MarketThe container (shipping) traders and leasing companies in the United States are witnessing fierce competition and holding up of inventories due to price pressures, according to new research from Container xChnage.Ocean Ports & CarriersChina Container Prices Double, Leasing Rates TripleThis uptick in leasing rates offers positive impact to U.S. retail trends on China container demand.Request More InformationFill out the form below to request more information about Container xChange
