Container shipping industry and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
With the start of 2020, the focus of the container shipping industry was the implementation of IMO 2020 and low-sulfur fuel. Before we could begin reviewing what impact this was having to the shipping industry with the increase of charges and regulations taking effect, a new virus emerged out of China and became the focus […]
China Teases Plan to Phase Out Tariffs as Trade Talks Advance
Could the end of some of these high tariff rates between China and USA be coming to an end? China says the are coming closer to an agreement, but nothing has been stated by USA to confirm or deny these claims from China. Read on to see the latest on this topic. TARIFFS THAT FOR […]
Hyundai boldly leaps into fuel-cell truck race
A fuel-cell powered Class 8 truck? Yup, you read that right. Freight Waves notes the latest from Hyundai Motor Co. Hyundai Motor Co. (OTC: HYMTF), best known for its automobiles in the U.S. but a global manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks overseas, has jumped into the race to build a hydrogen fuel-cell heavy-duty truck. The HDC-6 Neptune […]
Qantas Completes 19-Hour Ultra Long-Haul Flight
Did you hear the airline, Qantas is testing a direct flight from New York to Sydney? Great coverage about this service from newatlas.com. The future of long-haul aviation has real implications for air cargo — and a recent test flight by Qantas offers a glimpse of where things are heading. As airlines push the boundaries […]
Growth in Jade’s Domestic services
The full range of domestic services covers most common freight needs. Full truckload (FTL) is the right move for large shipments requiring dedicated truck space with minimal handling and the fastest transit times. Less-than-truckload (LTL) makes sense for smaller loads where sharing trailer space keeps costs down without sacrificing service. Beyond standard trucking, Jade also […]
Jade and Friends – 5th Annual Food Drive Collection is Underway!
Spreading Hope This Holiday Season The holidays are a time for gratitude, generosity, and community. At Jade International, giving back has always been part of our company culture. We believe no one should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from — especially during the holiday season. That’s why we’re proud to […]
Global stocks jump on US-China trade optimism and oil supply fears
The US and China talks have been really big news lately , especially for importers to the US. President Donald Trump says that the talks are going very well. Check out the article below from CNN Business and how this news is affecting the stock markets in a positive manner on Friday. link to original […]
10 Reasons to Export your Goods
Some years ago, I was asked to put together a list of reasons why companies should be exporting their goods. I recently came across that article, and after revisiting it in the context of today’s global trade environment, I’m convinced it’s more relevant than ever. The fundamentals of exporting haven’t changed — the opportunity is […]
US closing in on Saudi Arabia to become top global oil exporter
Interesting article posted today by CNBC regarding the world’s top oil exporters. Read on to see how US is challenging Saudi Arabia for the top spot. The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects the U.S. to challenge Saudi Arabia’s position as the world’s leading oil exporter, after briefly overtaking the OPEC kingpin to claim the number one spot earlier this year. […]
What if the Spotted Lanternfly reaches the PA Grand Canyon?
I was hiking recently at the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, and I was thinking about how it relates to international shipping. A few things came to mind. First, we must address the people that did not know PA had a Grand Canyon. It really is not a canyon, but a deep river gorge cut through some […]