Category Archives: Supply Chains

One commentator thinks that freight rates Asia-to-Europe can’t be hiked at this time.  Carriers disagree. What are the arguments? What’s the rate forecast look like for this leg?

Times change – Lloyd’s Loading List.

Mark my words. Vietnam is the next China!  Lower wages, and excellent labor pool will make Vietnam a very good competitor in the world market.

ND establishes footprint in Vietnam – Lloyd’s Loading List.

Consortium of ocean carriers to make Asia-US runs. It’s a form of monopoly. But it insures that there’s a ship to run on a regular schedule. What will happen to freight rates and service levels?

G6 lines wait for US to approve network expansion – Lloyd’s Loading List.