Why the empty container math doesn’t add up in US exporters’ favor
Very interesting article published by Supply Chain Dive regarding the container positioning of the last year and how it has impacted the US exporters. Read on to learn more. Never underestimate the American consumer. As businesses shuttered and unemployment rose in 2020, people kept buying things. Spending shifted from services like dining and movies to physical, […]
Today is International Customs Day!
January 26th marks International Customs Day, a moment to recognize and celebrate the critical role that Customs agencies play in keeping global trade moving safely, efficiently, and transparently. This year’s theme, set by the World Customs Organization (WCO), is: “Customs Bolstering Recovery, Renewal and Resilience for a Sustainable Supply Chain.”It highlights the united global efforts […]
Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season and happy New Year!
With 2020 wrapping up in just days, we wanted to take a moment to thank you all for your continued support of Jade International for your shipping and logistics needs. This year has been anything but ordinary — and we’re incredibly grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us. From the global pandemic to unpredictable […]
Rebound in Volumes Contributes to Port Congestion Concerns
Concerns regarding port congestion as reported by Maritime Executive. Read on to find out more on their article posted. As ocean carriers and the shippers work to rebound from the economic effects of the pandemic, ports have been reporting steady, sometimes dramatic, increases in volumes in recent months. One of the downsides of the increases in […]
Don’t Wait or Your Shipment Will Be Late!
Ocean freight carriers are notifying us of overbooked vessels, resulting in extremely limited space and equipment availability across many trade lanes. As the holiday season quickly approaches, this congestion is only expected to intensify. If your business relies on timely deliveries during Q4, we strongly advise you to book your freight as early as possible. […]
Thoughts of International Logistics while on a Hot Air Balloon Ride
I was again recently challenged by a colleague to relate my recent hot air balloon ride to international logistics, and I do confess to liking a good challenge. I also have to confess my favorite was the “Stump Scott Trivia Challenge” as I thought I was actually pretty good at trivia until our clients gave […]
The aftermath of the Beirut Explosion
Photo Courtesy of BBC News Yesterday in Lebanon, there was a giant warehouse explosion within the port of Beirut. It has been reported the cause was by ammonium nitrate that has been in their warehouse since 2013 after it was unloaded from an impounded ship. The explosion has devastated Beirut’s port area. If you have […]
The Importance of International Freight Forwarders
International freight forwarding is something I never had much knowledge in. When Scott first hired me, I figured Jade was simply a company that handled large shipments internationally. I had no idea how complex and important the industry really was. During these last few months as a new employee, I have been given the opportunity […]
U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) effective July 1, 2020
Effective today, the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a free trade agreement between these countries that has been negotiated for the last couple of years which is to replace the existing North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA. Instead of creating USMCA from scratch, the countries have enhanced the previous NAFTA agreement to create […]
Mega Ships are Rolling Out
HMM (previously known as Hyundai Merchant Marine) is making some big moves this year in regards to the sizes of their vessels. On April 23, 2020 the “HMM Algeciras” set sail on it first voyage. This vessel is the first vessel to hold up to 24,000 TEU’s. This vessel is the first of the twelve […]