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Egypt’s Suez Canal blocked by huge container ship
BBC's article has great coverage into the Evergreen vessel that is currently blocking the Suez canal. Here is a link to their article where they also have a video from one of the tug boats of the...
No End in Sight for Trucking Shortage
For both the importer and exporter in the ocean world, it is no secret that container drayage is hard to come by with the current shipping conditions. There was recently a depot closure in Newark;...
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...
Today is International Customs Day!
January 26th marks International Customs Day. This year's theme is "Customs bolstering Recovery, Renewal and Resilience for a Sustainable Supply Chain," with a focus on "the united efforts of...
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 needs. 2020 overall has been an interesting year,...
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...
Don’t wait or your shipment will be late!
Ocean freight carriers are notifying us of overbooked vessels which are resulting in space and equipment being extremely limited at this time. With the holidays quickly approaching, we recommend to...
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...
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...
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...