Ocean Shipping & Ports

Thu 6 Aug Ocean Shipping & Ports AFLA’s WIFM Expands Mentorship and Leadership Development Across Fleet Industry AFLA’s WIFM has grown to nearly 170 mentor pairs, with year round programs aimed at building confidence and developing fleet leaders.

Thu 30 Jul Ocean Shipping & Ports Cruise Demand Supports 1.6 Million to 1.8 Million Jobs Worldwide Cruising drew 34.6 million travelers in 2024, supporting shipboard and shoreside work as operators attract first-time passengers and new customer groups.

Wed 15 Jul Ocean Shipping & Ports Connected Products Push Supply Chain Visibility Beyond Traditional Bills of Materials Connected products add software, firmware and chip dependencies to sourcing risks. Linking bills of materials can help teams track those dependencies as they ch...

Wed 15 Jul Ocean Shipping & Ports AGI Sues SEIU Over Claims About Working Conditions at JFK and LaGuardia AGI disputes SEIU statements about airport safety as OSHA investigates worker complaints at JFK and LaGuardia.

Fri 10 Jul Trucking & Freight What Drives Truck Freight Rates: Fuel, Distance, Capacity and Equipment Fuel, route, shipment size, truck type, capacity and delivery speed all shape what shippers pay for truck freight.

Thu 2 Jul Trucking & Freight Fourth of July 2026: Trucking Schedules, Oversize Limits and Heat Risks Holiday freight may require schedule adjustments, Maryland oversize limits and extra attention to cargo security and hot-weather equipment.

Wed 1 Jul Trucking & Freight Freight Forwarders Risk Customer Churn Through Slow Quotes and Poor Visibility Slow quotations, delayed updates and disputed invoices can erode shipper trust over time, even when freight rates remain competitive.

Wed 24 Jun Trucking & Freight Freight Forwarder Software in 2026: What One Platform Needs to Handle Forwarders weighing new software should assess shipment execution, live job profitability, customer visibility, data controls and scale in one platform.

Fri 19 Jun Trucking & Freight How to Choose a Trucking Company in Maryland for Mid-Atlantic Freight Match freight type, route and service needs before comparing Maryland carriers. Evan Transportation describes its Mid-Atlantic shipping, storage and trailer opt...

Sun 14 Jun Ocean Shipping & Ports WIFM Mentorship Program Opens Applications to Fleet Professionals WIFM is accepting applications for its AFLA mentorship program through July 1, with pairings planned for mid-August and a paid mentee option for nonmembers.

Fri 12 Jun Trucking & Freight Oversized Loads: Dimensions, Permits and Route Planning for Truck Shipments Oversized freight can trigger permits, special markings, escort vehicles and travel limits. Requirements vary by state, so route planning matters.

Thu 4 Jun Trucking & Freight Freight Shipment Tracking Starts With the BOL or PRO Number Use the BOL or PRO number to check truck freight status, and keep documents organized so updates and delivery records are easy to verify.

Mon 1 Jun Ocean Shipping & Ports AFLA’s WIFM Mentorship Program Sets July 1 Application Deadline WIFM is accepting applications from corporate fleet professionals through July 1, with mentor pairings planned for mid-August.

Thu 28 May Ocean Shipping & Ports Fleet Lease Residual Value Shapes Monthly Costs and End-of-Term Equity Residual assumptions affect fleet payments, replacement timing and who keeps any value above the contract figure when vehicles leave service.

Wed 27 May Ocean Shipping & Ports High-Volume Contract Packing: Keeping Quality, Traceability and Fulfilment in Control Scaling packing across retail and D2C needs disciplined workflows, quality checks and live stock visibility to keep orders accurate and traceable.

Wed 22 Apr Trucking & Freight FCL vs. LCL Shipping: Costs, Transit Times and Handling Risks FCL suits larger, urgent or sensitive loads; LCL can lower costs for smaller shipments. Compare quotes around the 12–20 CBM break-even range.

Tue 14 Apr Ocean Shipping & Ports Crewing Agencies Coordinate Maritime Hiring, Payroll and Crew Support Viking Crew offers vessel operators recruitment, payroll, HR, training and travel services through a crew management package.

Sat 11 Apr Ocean Shipping & Ports WIFM Webinar to Share Fleet Mentorship Lessons on April 29 WIFM’s April 29 webinar brings current and past mentorship participants together to discuss lessons, growth and practical ways to get more from mentoring.

Thu 9 Apr Ocean Shipping & Ports VIDA E-Invoicing Could Reach Cross-Border Suppliers Before 2030 VIDA will change how VAT invoices travel and are reported. Cross-border suppliers may need to prepare before their home market sets a deadline.

Mon 6 Apr Ocean Shipping & Ports WIFM Brings Fleet Leadership Panel and Career Workshop to NAFA WIFM’s April 13 NAFA sessions pair a fleet leadership discussion with hands-on tools for documenting and communicating professional impact.