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 Is a Containerized Freight Index? Understanding SCFI, CCFI & More
If you manage international freight — especially ocean shipments out of China — tracking a containerized freight index can give you critical visibility into rate trends that affect your bottom line. These indexes, such as the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index...
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...
