In a dynamic world where uncertainties loom large, the logistics industry often finds itself at the crossroads of operational challenges during natural disasters. Hurricanes, floods, earthquakes—each one can significantly disrupt… read more →
UPDATE 7/20/23 10:00 AMWorkers returned to the ports this morning after the Canadian Industrial Relations Board threatened that Parliament would reconvene and force a return if the ports didn’t remain… read more →
Day ten marks an unprecedented moment in the ongoing Canadian west coast port strike. With no signs of ceasing, this work stoppage presents an alarming situation for various stakeholders. The… read more →
A new six-year labor contract between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) has been reached. The deal, announced on June 14, 2023, is… read more →
Continued disruptions at the US West Coast (USWC) ports, including Los Angeles and Long Beach, have significantly impacted operations due to a stand-off between labor and employers. This situation has… read more →
The Panama Canal, an essential facilitator of global maritime trade, is grappling with a severe drought, leading to implications for global shipping. The largest vessels have already started to reduce… read more →
The global shipping landscape is a complex matrix of shifting regulations and responsibilities, with rail storage fees emerging as a particularly contentious issue. The recent appeal from a coalition of… read more →
Are you tired of the complexities and uncertainties that come with ocean freight shipping? Look no further than Nelson International – your trusted logistics partner. We understand the challenges faced… read more →
According to a statement made this morning to Bloomberg, the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are effectively shut down as workers didn’t turn up again this morning after… read more →
Remember in the before time, when the most current logistics topics included the NCA fleet being grounded due to inconsistent record keeping? Despite many having forgotten, the end of the… read more →