A Primer on Ocean Freight Container Specifications
No symbol is more representative of global trade than the ocean shipping container. An estimated 849 million containers are shipped globally (Statista, 2023), accounting for about 80% of the goods being shipped. But containers come in different shapes and sizes....
What’s a Containerized Freight Index and Why You Should Care?
A containerized freight index, such as the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index and the China Containerized Freight Index, tracks the cost of shipping containers on major trade lanes. If ocean shipping represents a large expense for you, it helps to have a handle on...
A Shipper’s View: Navigating New Alliances, Overcoming Bottlenecks, and Beyond
Just when you think you’ve mapped your global supply chain plan for 2024, the Red Sea crisis throws a curveball, while alliances like Gemini Cooperation reshape the chessboard. Nowadays, staying well-informed and up-to-date is the critical first step to not only...
Global Trade Challenges in 2024: Red Sea Crisis, Panama Canal, and Industry Resilience
In response to the recent disruptions in the Red Sea and other international situations impacting global trade, the Freight Buyers’ Club, sponsored by Dimerco Express Group, has released two in-depth episodes addressing these critical issues. The first episode...
