Insights from Jacob Niemiec, Shipco’s Regional Head of Trade Lane Management – Americas Trade lanes are the backbone of global supply chains. At Shipco, Trade Lane Management (TLM) ensures that services – across ocean, air, and land – are competitive, reliable, and responsive to market shifts. It’s a discipline that drives customer success by optimizing
Negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) remain unresolved, with the current master contract extension set to expire on January 15, 2025. Key U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports could face another strike without an agreement. Given the limited media coverage of these negotiations, it is advisable for
The IMO’s recent Meeting of the Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 82) ended without a clear decision on the Carbon Intensity Index (CII), although there is growing support for a flat fee per tonne of CO2 emitted. Delegates said the current rules unfairly penalize waiting times in ports, a crucial factor to consider for shortsea and
With over 36 years of trusted experience backed by a legacy of stability and reliability, Shipco serves as a steadfast neutral consolidations partner, explains Kim Ekstroem, Global COO – Air. “The forwarding community needs a stable partner to rely on in the neutral space. Our customers can be fully secure in doing business with us,
As a potential dockworker strike on October 1 looms for major U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports, shippers and forwarders are exploring alternative routes and preparing contingencies to minimize supply chain disruptions. Planning ahead is a crucial step to mitigating the potential impact. The Impact • Work stoppages: Key East Coast and Gulf Coast ports,