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BREAKING: Nearly 20,000 Indian port workers averted an indefinite strike after reaching a new five-year agreement, securing an 8.5% pay increase. Follow us for breaking #supplychain news and a weekly roundup of the top stories you may have missed: https://lnkd.in/endaFC-z Read more: https://lnkd.in/g8h7xEVa

For the first time, Canada's two major #freight #railroads, Canadian National and CPKC, have simultaneously paused operations due to a labor dispute involving the Teamsters union. This unprecedented #shutdown poses significant risks to both Canadian and U.S. economies, with billions of dollars worth of goods now at a standstill. This situation underscores the need for resilient #supplychains that can adapt to such disruptions. Let’s hope for a quick resolution, but in the meantime, we all need to prepare for the challenges ahead. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dm3UUUBc Looking for a seasoned supply chain partner? Reach out to us: https://lnkd.in/eWchF5-p

Global shipping challenges mount with surging volumes, labor strikes, and container losses making the news this week. As ports from Canada to Texas brace for disruptions, shipping lines reroute vessels and juggle rising demand. Amid this, CMA CGM deals with back-to-back container losses off South Africa, highlighting the industry's ongoing challenges in navigating unpredictable waters. Looking for a global shipping partner? Reach out to our team: https://lnkd.in/eWchF5-p 1 - Indian Dockworkers Set Date for Strike After Three Years of Negotiations - https://lnkd.in/euBdHs_z 2 - Tacoma marine terminals grappling with heavy import rail congestion | Journal of Commerce - https://lnkd.in/e75DRmUg 3 - US-China 'tariff war' tough on importers as supply chain costs rocket - https://lnkd.in/eAJ-S5VA 4 - Rolf Habben Jansen sees no imminent risk of overcapacity - https://lnkd.in/edpxA5eq 5 - Restocking begins on trans-Atlantic ahead of potential labor disruptions - https://lnkd.in/eJDJKWUu 6 - Severe Weather Causes Container Loss Off South African Coast - https://lnkd.in/gWJyBMNM Read the full summaries on the blog: https://lnkd.in/eCDGh6Jc

We are thrilled to announce that Davina Sauer has joined Ardent Global Logistics as our new Sr. Account Manager. Please join us in welcoming Davina to the Ardent team! We’re excited to see her thrive in this new role and look forward to the positive impact she will undoubtedly make with our customers.

Global #supplychains face mounting pressure as key industries grapple with disruptions. Canada’s railroads have embargoed hazardous shipments ahead of a potential strike, threatening vital supply chains, while #airfreight capacity out of Asia is nearly maxed out, leaving cargo owners scrambling for alternatives. Meanwhile, US dockworkers are at an impasse in labor talks, raising the risk of a major strike along the East and Gulf coasts. Amidst these challenges, global terminal operators continue to consolidate power, further reshaping the #logistics landscape. Looking for a global shipping partner? Reach out to our team: https://lnkd.in/eWchF5-p 1 - MSC vessel suffers blast in Colombo port - https://lnkd.in/dXu9zfaf 2 - HMM reports soaring profitability but warns of growing market challenges - https://lnkd.in/gGrXxCN8 3 - Top seven box terminal operators now control 40% of global throughput - https://lnkd.in/gDAcYJDq 4 - ILA unmoved by latest ‘industry-leading’ wage offer from USMX - https://lnkd.in/giYgWzkW 5 - Shippers 'running out of options' to get their peak season goods out of Asia - https://lnkd.in/gzSYJAJZ 6 - Canada’s major rail carriers begin shipping embargoes - https://lnkd.in/gtPqf98f Read the full summaries on the Ardent blog: https://lnkd.in/grXahMrr

𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬, 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 The simultaneous labor tensions in the US East and Gulf Coast port and Canadian rail sectors highlight the vulnerability of North America's #supplychain #infrastructure. A strike in either sector could have cascading effects across the continent, affecting everything from consumer goods to critical commodities like grain, fertilizer, and fuel. Businesses that rely on these #transportation networks should begin contingency planning immediately. For those dependent on East and Gulf Coast ports, alternative routes or increased inventory might be necessary to minimize the impact of an ILA strike. Similarly, companies that rely on Canadian #railways may need to explore alternative shipping methods, such as #transloading cargo onto trucks or rerouting through US rail networks. Read our full breakdown of the developing situation: https://lnkd.in/eGf4-R4Q

Welcome back to the #WeeklyRoundup, providing concise summaries of the week's top stories. The shipping industry is experiencing a mix of robust demand, capacity constraints, and operational challenges. Container volumes to the U.S. surged to a 26-month high in July, driven by increased imports from China, yet port transit times showed little improvement. Meanwhile, MSC has achieved a record market share in global container capacity, while Maersk's growth has been constrained by its fleet size limits. In India, freight forwarders face difficulties due to carriers overbooking vessels and new surcharges amid a broader capacity crisis. Looking for a global shipping partner? Reach out to our team: https://lnkd.in/eWchF5-p 1 - Bangladesh’s supply chains grind to a halt amid political upheaval - https://lnkd.in/ed8QpVA9 2 - MSC now ‘dominating’ ocean carrier market – but rivals are also boosting capacity - https://lnkd.in/ezt8V3s6 3 - Container ship newbuilds reach post-Covid high - https://lnkd.in/erkWgvYw 4 - Overbookings, service changes roil India-US East Coast loads: forwarders - https://lnkd.in/es7s38_R 5 - US volumes break 2.5 million TEU mark in July; Imports from China set record high - https://lnkd.in/dfFm57nk Read the full summaries on the Ardent blog: https://lnkd.in/ejNVEedc

Welcome back to the #WeeklyRoundup, providing concise summaries of the week's top stories. Amid a potential Canada-wide rail strike disrupting Canadian National Railway, rerouting intermodal rail freight to the US and impacting revenues, the container port freight market sees declining peak prices on key routes due to lower ship utilization in Asia. MSC is enhancing its Asia-Oceania service network for better reliability, while Kuehne+Nagel and DSV experience improved airfreight demand, anticipating stronger profits despite earlier declines in operating income. Looking for a global shipping partner? Reach out to our team: https://lnkd.in/eWchF5-p 1 - CN sees some diversion of intermodal freight to US amid labor uncertainty - https://lnkd.in/gWHae_is 2 - Container spot rates have peaked as all major trades see prices fall - https://lnkd.in/d8_QQsFc 3 - MSC reorganizes its Asia-Oceania service network - https://lnkd.in/gukbaj9i 4 - Airfreight, contract logistics boost Kuehne+Nagel, DSV results - https://lnkd.in/gBC4kTRt Read the full summaries on the Ardent blog: https://lnkd.in/gNUxxVKw

Welcome back to the #WeeklyRoundup, providing concise summaries of the week's top stories. Global trade faces disruptions from a major IT outage and stalled labor negotiations along the US East and Gulf Coast, while Russian ports see record growth. Meanwhile, Congress advances a $4.8 billion port funding bill, and fixed-rate shipping contracts struggle with market fluctuations. All in all, another busy week- so let's get right to it. Looking for a global shipping partner? Let's talk: https://lnkd.in/eWchF5-p 1 - Microsoft, CrowdStrike IT outage hits global supply chain, with air freight facing days or weeks to recover - https://lnkd.in/gG_79nZy 2 - Global Ports reports increased volumes in 2024 so far - https://lnkd.in/dEKWFBQn 3 - USMX says there is ‘forward movement’ to resolving ILA issues - https://lnkd.in/gWJAvcb4 4 - Contract flexibility offers release valve for pressure of spot rate swings - https://lnkd.in/d_nUQC-s 5 - House approves bill authorizing harbor projects in Baltimore, Oakland - https://lnkd.in/dGUkcVAd Read the full summaries on the Ardent blog: https://lnkd.in/dYeby7_h

Welcome back to the #WeeklyRoundup, providing concise summaries of the week's top stories. Global shipping dynamics continue to shift, driven by increased capacity, labor negotiations, and geopolitical disruptions. The surge in vessel capacity and new service launches in the trans-Pacific route have tempered rising container spot rates, despite ongoing port congestion and rerouted shipments. Labor disputes on the US East Coast threaten potential strikes, which could further disrupt the already volatile shipping industry. Looking for a global shipping partner? Let's talk: https://lnkd.in/eWchF5-p 1 - FMC halts Gemini alliance and demands more info from Maersk and Hapag - https://lnkd.in/esi9QhBB 2 - US Importers Balk at Return of $10,000 Container Rates - https://lnkd.in/eCGyzYab 3 - Pause in Transpacific rate surge - https://lnkd.in/eAhss6Jb 4 - ILA says strike ‘more likely’ as contract deadline looms with no progress - https://lnkd.in/ebJbuqu5 5 - Service additions in trans-Pacific drive big boost in July deployed capacity - https://lnkd.in/eDPzsYg4 Read the full summaries on the Ardent blog: https://lnkd.in/eCUA2BwJ