Ocean Shipping

Drewry Maritime Research Reflects on State of Ocean Cargo: Part II

Tuesday, July 14, 2015 · Patrick Burnson This is Part II of an interview conducted with Philip Damas Director - Supply Chain Advisors, Drewry Maritime Research

Ocean Cargo Still Faces Stiff Challenges

Tuesday, July 7, 2015 · Patrick Burnson The container-shipping industry has been highly unprofitable over the past five years, note analysts with McKinsey & Company. Making things worse, earnings have been exceptionally volatile.

Lunar New Year to Usher in Higher Ocean Cargo Rates

Monday, February 9, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Container lines are forecasting significant increases in shoreside and inland rail, truck and equipment management costs during 2015 and beyond as demand remains strong, as cargo and equipment imbalances widen, and as locomotive, truck and equipment shortages in key locations…

Port of Seattle Commission selects Ted J. Fick as next CEO

Tuesday, September 2, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Fick has over 25 years of leadership experience in major manufacturing and transportation organizations – including oversight of international operations.

Increasing threat from Southeast Asia piracy

Monday, July 28, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Southeast Asian waters adds further incentive for pirates

West Coast Ports Still Waiting for Labor Contract

Tuesday, July 1, 2014 · Jeff Berman With the deadline for labor contract negotiations between the International Longshore Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association arriving last night, the current status remains in flux

Federal Maritime Commission Must Deal With Labor-Related “Difficulties”

Thursday, June 26, 2014 · Patrick Burnson In a recent letter to Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero, the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc. asked the FMC to consider procedures addressing port disruptions resulting from unusual occurrences such as major force majeure…

More Reasons U.S. West Coast Ports Should Worry

Tuesday, June 17, 2014 · Patrick Burnson The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC), says there are several compelling reasons why U.S. West Coast ports are facing “critical” challenges.

Ag Shippers Urge U.S. West Coast Dockside Labor and Management to Come to Terms

Monday, June 16, 2014 · Patrick Burnson While negotiations for a new labor contract covering nearly 20,000 dockworkers at 29 West Coast ports are continuing, shippers are urging The Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union to come to terms for a new six-year contract quickly.

West Coast Supply Chain Managers Ramp up Ocean Cargo Orders

Monday, June 9, 2014 · Jeff Berman With the June 30 deadline for contract talks for West Coast dockworkers between the between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) approaching, import activity at United States-based retail container ports is expected to see…

Financial Distress in Container Shipping Industry Rises for Third Straight Year

Thursday, May 1, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Continued sluggish demand, a growing mountain of debt, and a radically changing global marketplace has the ocean container shipping industry reeling, say financial analysts.