L.I.N.K. Educate | How Maritime Schooling Prepares Students for a Career in Ocean Freight

Associate Editor Brielle Jaekel sits down with a SUNY Maritime graduate who is now a Marine Super Intendant and Vessel Planner.

June 10, 2021

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Associate Editor Brielle Jaekel sits down with friend Andrea Mitchell, who went to SUNY Maritime and is now a Marine Super Intendant and Vessel Planner about how her education translated into the workforce.

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Chris Burroughs Named Next President & CEO of TIA

Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Endor Labs, TIA and more.

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5 Steps Towards ESG Compliance

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations have become pivotal in shaping supply chain operations.

Conquering Transportation Challenges

Conquering Transportation Challenges

Managing a fleet comes with its share of transportation challenges. Discover how a single platform can simplify them, helping you boost efficiency, enhance compliance and safety, and regain control of your operations.

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Supply Chain Leaders Embrace Change Management: Study

Shippers (61%) and 3PL providers (73%) both agree that supply chain change management is vital. Demand for change management is driven by customer experience, economic factors and technological advancements.

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45,000 Dockworkers on Strike at 36 Ports. What's Next?

Stranded cargo, rerouting challenges and cost escalations are just some of the immediate effects of the port strikes. Now that they're in effect, what's next for global supply chains?

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U.S. Port Strikes: A Predictable Source of Supply Chain Disruption

The lack of investment in productivity-enhancing technology appears to be an industry-wide problem. While the digitization issue remains unresolved, the cycle of predictable disruptions at U.S. ports is set to continue.

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Port of Montreal Workers on Strike

The Maritime Employers Association announced a three-day strike at two terminals, beginning Sept. 30 at 7 a.m. The strike is expected to last through Thursday, and affects close to 350 members.

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Freight Report Signals Major Disruptions in Global Supply Chains

Surging air freight, blank sailings, and U.S. strikes are set to disrupt global shipping, as outlined in Dimerco’s new Asia-Pacific Monthly Freight Report for October 2024.

Harness Smart AI: From Disruption Preparedness to Disruption Prevention

Harness Smart AI: From Disruption Preparedness to Disruption Prevention

See how SourceDay Intelligence leverages the largest PO dataset in existence to power proprietary AI/ML models that de-risk the inbound supply chain.

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Trimble Unveils Transporeon Visibility with TMS Integration

Carriers and shippers in the road, ocean and air transportation sectors can access the locations of their shipments and vehicles in real time.

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DCSA State of the Industry Report Underscores Digitalization Benefits for Shipping Container Industry

86% of cargo owners see digitization as a tool for operational efficiency, while ports and terminals highlight its value in enabling scalability.

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Labor Strikes on U.S. Container Imports Loom Ahead of Peak Season

In 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.

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TCI Tank Logistics Will Add New Rail Line to Port of New Orleans

TCI Tank Logistics invests in 1,200 linear feet of new rail that will tie into the New Orleans Public Belt and service customers at the Port of New Orleans.

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Potential Labor Disruptions, Pre-Tariff Shipping Costs to Impact Freight Market

Potential labor disruptions in the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts and heavy pre-tariff shipping pending the outcome of the U.S. election could severely impact global supply chains. Here's why.

Conquering Transportation Challenges

Conquering Transportation Challenges

Managing a fleet comes with its share of transportation challenges. Discover how a single platform can simplify them, helping you boost efficiency, enhance compliance and safety, and regain control of your operations.

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RobotPlusPlus Launches Cargo Hold Cleaning Robot

RobotPlusPlus launched HighMate C20 Cargo Hold Cleaning Robot, reaching up to 95% of the holds surface, all while protecting seafarers from the dangers of manual cleaning at heights.

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Princeton TMX Adds Barge Capabilities to Multi-modal TMS

Princeton TMX announces a strategic partnership with OpenTug to integrate OpenTug’s marine logistics capabilities into the Princeton TMX system.

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Overcoming Challenges in Less-Than-Truckload Freight: Alexis Asks

Proper considerations for packaging can be critical in the race for efficiency among shippers and carriers utilizing LTL. Here's how.

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Canadian 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?

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Ship Green Launches Carbon Calculator for the Shipping Sector

Ship Green CIC provides a cost-effective carbon calculator for shipments at lower rates than commercial alternatives, that agents will be able to integrate into their software, quotations, invoices and websites.

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Shippers Concerned Upcoming Election Could Bring Back 2018 Tariff Increases

For transpacific trade lanes being shipped to North America, the lack of vessel space and container availability continues to increase spot rates by almost 10 times from earlier this year.

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Seasonal Demand and Supply Woes Keep Freight Costs High: Alexis Asks

Peak shipping season is around the corner. Marked by heightened demand for goods in the run-up to Christmas, ocean freight rates are expected to remain high, and several factors contribute to this outlook.

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Importers Continue Shift to Mexico Amid Political Changes: Study

Spurred by rising labor costs in Asia and ongoing trade disputes, Mexico continues to grow as a hub for manufacturing and commerce, and not just with the United States.

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International Longshoremen’s Association Preps for Possible Strike Oct. 1

Wage Scale Committee Meetings will be held beginning Sept. 4 to review demands the ILA makes to USMX and to prepare for a potential coast-wide strike Oct. 1 if a new agreement is not reached by then.

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China Imports Rise as Shippers Get Ahead of Tariffs

Ocean peak season marks a crucial annual event for companies preparing to import freight ahead of the holiday season. Traditionally spanning from August to October, this period has started as early as June in recent years, according to project44.

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Nearshoring, Electrification, Freight Fraud Main Challenges for North American Transportation: Trimble Study

The growing importance of Mexico as a source of U.S. imports, sustainability and the electrification of trucking, California’s AB5 bill and freight fraud rank as the top trends and challenges for North American transportation.

Conquering Transportation Challenges

Conquering Transportation Challenges

Managing a fleet comes with its share of transportation challenges. Discover how a single platform can simplify them, helping you boost efficiency, enhance compliance and safety, and regain control of your operations.