ports

West braces for cargo overload when China lifts restrictions

Published: May 12, 2022

Western companies are preparing for increased congestion when China finally lifts its Covid-19 restrictions and opens major ports including Shanghai.

U.S. West Coast ports impose fees on static cargo

Published: November 3, 2021

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have announced a surcharge for import containers that remain for nine days or more.

Pandemic restrictions slow growth of retail imports

Published: September 20, 2021

Growth in imports at the U.S.’ largest retail container ports has slipped from double to single digits as a result of continued pandemic-related supply chain disruptions, according to the National Retail Federation’s Global Port Tracker report.

Difficult times for Argentina’s meat industry

Published: February 23, 2021

Lower domestic beef consumption, rising cattle costs and containers waiting at Chinese ports are among the main challenges facing the Argentinean meat industry.

Russian leather – a lost opportunity

Published: June 15, 2016

Over the years, I have sold a lot of leather to Russia but until two weeks ago I had never been there. I went on a brief trip to St. Petersburg, although it was an “accidental” trip as my real plan was to see the Hanseatic Ports of the Baltic. I find the Hanseatic League utterly fascinating.

West coast ports labour disruptions affect hide shipments

Published: November 14, 2014

Ongoing labour disruptions at west coast ports in the United States are negatively impacting shipments of hides and skins products to foreign markets. The disruptions, which range from worker slowdowns to picket lines and strikes, have spread to all major ports on the coast over the last several weeks.

Guidance issued for possible US west coast port strikes

Published: June 26, 2014

The US hide business is bracing itself for the outcome of negotiations with longshoreman at US west coast. The outcome of negotiations is expected next week.