Sheltered International to Provide Around the Clock Rail Tracking

SiShips Expands Existing Information Database with Rail Tracking

We know, now more than ever, that information is the most valuable commodity. That is why we are excited to share SiShips is now offering rail tracking in tandem with our GPS satellite ocean tracking. Our rail tracking will provide near real-time data sent around the clock, increasing transparency in the shipping process and enabling our shipping partners to be constantly aware of the location of equipment and railcars on more than 560 rail carriers across North America. Our enhanced intermodal tracking abilities will provide more data that you care about in order to improve performance and efficiency while reducing cost.

It’s All About the Data

More data points means greater transparency and a greater ability to save you money. Utilizing wayside detectors, the system processes over 11 million events every single day, guaranteeing instant and, more importantly, accurate insight into the status of your shipments. These systems enhance our already vast ocean database and result in more detailed ETAs, Standard Point Location Codes and waybill information.

Unique Benefits of Hybrid System with AIS Satellite Tracking

Our goal has always been to provide complete shipping visibility throughout the entire shipping process from initial loading to final delivery of freight. Our intermodal network allows us to fulfill that mission better than ever before as we deliver a seamless transition from sea-to-land. AIS satellites were first implemented in 1974, meaning we have decades of data to rely upon. Couple that with the terrestrial rail tracking, which contains data points from nearly 200 years ago, and you have an incredibly reliable system that is able to foresee changing conditions like no other.

Reduce Costs, Improve Performance

The sheer amount of data available through SiShips can be overwhelming, and even feel insurmountable to wade through, and that’s exactly where SiShips comes in to synthesize the seemingly inscrutable information. SiShips is able to improve efficiency for any company by keeping track of the entire fleet in one place. Our shipping partners are able to reduce overhead and shift their personal and invaluable IT resources to focus on their core business. There is no need to worry about bad orders, stress about disputed fees or demurrage charges when you have the exact location and timing of every single shipment at your fingertips.

How Can SiShips Give You An Advantage

Freight is constantly moving across thousands of miles every day. Sheltered International is dedicated to providing near real time information to our shipping partners in order for them to make the best decisions when it comes to their product needs. From local depots to international ports, our unique combination of technology and shipping expertise will keep you one step ahead of the competition. Rail tracking combined with AIS GPS satellites means you will never be in the dark about the status of your cargo.

To learn more about rail tracking via SiShips, or to view a demo of our software, contact us today.

Temporary Shuttering of Meidong Terminal in China

A positive test for coronavirus on a vaccinated individual, working for an undisclosed carrier, led to shipping delays and the temporary shuttering of Meidong terminal in Ningbo, China, the country’s second largest container port, according to Reuters. The shutdown of the terminal, at 3:30 AM local time on Tuesday, August 10^th, was the result of China’s tighter restrictions as it attempts to fight the most recent outbreak of coronavirus within its borders.

The backlog of ships queuing to call at Ningbo stood at 37 vessels as of Friday, August 13^th, down from a peak of 39 the day before. Ningbo Zhoushan Port Co Ltd, the owner of Meidong terminal, was forced to make quick decisions to divert incoming vessels to neighboring ports in Ningbo and Shanghai. Nearby Yangshan port in Shanghai was facing a backlog of 29 vessels of its own at the time of the report. Unfortunately, the timing could not be worse, as ports in the East China Sea are still playing catch up due to disruptions stemming from Typhoon In-Fa, that struck hard in July. 

Backlog Keeps Building

The ocean logistics chain is already stretched to its utmost limit, with 100% capacity on all ocean-going vessels; making it exceedingly difficult to lower the backlog, especially at an integral terminus such as Meidong, which accounted for 5.44 million TEUs, or 17% of the city’s total container handling volume in 2020. 

Amid no signs of lessening demand from the US and Europe, this latest domino effect of port congestion could push container shipping rates even higher, after setting an all-time record north of $20,000 per 40-foot box just last week. In addition to Ningbo and Shanghai, the Yangtze River estuary has seen particularly acute congestion. Experts are warning businesses to consider contingency plans as the U.S. ramps up for the holiday shopping season.

Shipping Companies Staying Optimistic

There is still optimism that the Ningbo shutdown will be less dramatic than that experienced in Yantian, near Hong Kong in the South China Sea. Over 150 ships were diverted or skipped calls entirely in May. Thorsten Meincke, DB Schenker board member for air and freight expressed hope Meidong will be able to isolate any infection and quickly resume operations as normal. “If they don’t open the terminal today or tomorrow, then the impact will be super massive. Ningbo is in the epicenter of greater Shanghai,” he was quoted in an interview with JOC.com.

Forwarders anticipate a phased reopening of the Meidong terminal to begin on Wednesday, August 18^th, following testing on 50,000 individuals showing no new cases of COVID-19. In order to clear the backlog, no new cargo will be accepted until a week later, on August 25^th, with normal operations expected to resume on September 1^st.

How Can SiShips Help You Navigate the Constantly Changing Global Supply Chain?

Through our unique combination of technology and shipping expertise, Sheltered International is dedicated to transparency and designed to put control in the hands of the shipper. We are able to provide up to date information on the status of ports across the globe and how to best manage your shipping and delivery needs. Just like freight moving from sea to air, when technology meets shipping, sparks fly. 

To learn more about SiShips, or to view a demo of our software, contact us today.

Top 9 Container Lines Become the Target of FMC’s Audits

Among increased pressure from shippers, Congress, and the White House, the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) will begin auditing how they bill customers’ detention and demurrage charges. The audit targets the top nine container lines including Cosco Shipping Group, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, Maersk, Mediterranean Shipping Co., Ocean Network Express, and Yang Ming.

A letter to the container carriers details that the Vessel-Operating Common Carrier Audit program will determine whether carriers will face additional storage fees if they are unable to pick up or return containers. Lucille Marvin, managing director of the FMC, says in the letter that each carrier is required to encourage a managing director to respond to the FMC’s audit and provide regulators with monthly updates.

FMC Raises Questions in Fairness of Detention and Demurrage Fees

In spring 2020, the FMC questioned the fairness of detention and demurrage fees, bringing to light the question of whether or not they encourage carriers to retrieve import containers and return empty ones. Despite this, the underwhelming amount of formal complaints about detention and demurrage fees led to a lack of action. This, paired with President Biden’s executive orders that targeted container carrier practices, put pressure on the FMC to more strictly monitor any activity that could violate the Shipping Act of 1984.

On June 6, FMC Chairman Daniel Maffei and FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye explained their goal to audit detention and demurrage billing, and Maffei acknowledged that the FMC might need more resources to do so. Jen Psaki, the White House’s press secretary, argued that carriers should not bill shippers while their goods wait at shipping ports.

Shippers and Container Lines Disagree on the Necessity of Fees

Shippers responded to the charges saying that they are responsible for paying the costly fees when congested ports prevent them from picking up containers and returning equipment. These fees are only becoming more expensive as Asian imports clog U.S. marine terminals, making it more difficult for truckers to pick up the containers and drop off equipment. In response to this rebuttal from shippers, carriers state that they must require fees as a way of encouraging the removal of cargo and the return of equipment in a timely manner.

Shippers have historically viewed detention and demurrage bills as unjust. The National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) and the Agricultural Transportation Coalition (AgTC) have sought changes to the placement of legal burdens, taking the position that detention and demurrage billing should fall on carriers rather than shippers. Meanwhile, the FMC is unsure how to respond to claims from shippers and truckers that some container lines use storage fees as a source of revenue. Rules created in response to a fact-finding inquiry in 2018 failed to end detention and demurrage billing practices that shippers deemed unfair. In response, the NITL and AgTC proposed changes to the Shipping Act.

It’s important to choose the most reliable company for your shipping needs, and shipping with Sheltered International is easy and affordable.

To learn more about SiShips, or to view a demo of our software, contact us today.

President Biden Released Executive Orders Affecting Ocean Container Shipping.

On Friday, July 9th, President Biden released executive orders affecting ocean container shipping. Biden’s orders encourage competition across several sectors, prompting the Federal Maritime Commission, or FMC, to pursue unfair carrier practices in the area of detention and demurrage.

Prior to Biden’s recent orders, the FMC already began investigating detention and demurrage practices they found unfair such as the refusal to carry exports, which violated the Shipping Act of 1984. The FMC also aims to strictly enforce rules so exporters aren’t excessively charged. The container shipping industry already faced two main issues that the President’s orders disappointingly did not change. Firstly, politically influential exporters have complaints about poor access to capacity. Secondly, there have been allegations of unfair detention and demurrage bills since before the recent orders, however, the pandemic made these issues even more evident when congestion at ports and railheads worsened.

According to White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, the FMC is welcome to “work with the Justice Department to investigate and punish anti-competitive conduct,” but how this would be accomplished remains unclear. Despite investigations of container line collusion, the main issues regarding shipping practices such as alleged unreasonable export practices and the hefty financial impact of the pandemic are still relevant.

Executive Orders Call for New FMC Rules  

Shippers argue that despite FMC’s 2020 rule stating that importers, exporters, intermediaries, and truckers should not receive punishment when they are incapable of retrieving containers from or returning containers to, marine terminals due to circumstances outside of their control, they have not noted any change in behavior by carriers or marine terminal partners. Because of this, the FMC is attempting to more strictly initiate investigations on detention and demurrage rather than waiting for complaints to occur.

Biden’s orders call on the FMC to “vigorously enforce the prohibition of unjust and unreasonable detention and demurrage charges,” in addition to creating further rules based on recommendations from the National Shipper Advisory Committee to improve detention and demurrage practices.

Global Supply Chain Issues Worsened by Pandemic

An increase in import demands from U.S. consumers plays a big role in the present global supply chain issues. Consumer spending has increased by 10% in 11 months of the past year. Surprisingly, the pandemic helped the container carriers gain an advantage over their consumers in that all ships are sailing fully stocked. In the U.S., there is more demand than shipping capacity onboard the vessels. The World Shipping Council, or WSC, urges for normalized demand over-regulation with the argument that ocean carriers are expanding all available resources to overcome disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other global shipping issues.

Shippers have criticized carriers about the capacity of their ships, but carriers responded that there is no extra capacity available to handle the spike in demand. The WSC representing container lines said, “Ocean carriers are employing all available capacity and pulling out all the stops to manage the operational disruptions brought on by COVID-19. This is not the fault of any supply chain actor. Supply chains simply cannot efficiently handle this extreme demand surge.”

Given the current issues in shipping, it’s important to choose a company you can rely on. Shipping with Sheltered International is a quick and reliable way to get things done. Plus, with Shipping International software, you can get instant access to quotes to make sure you’re getting the best price.

To learn more about SiShips, or to view a demo of our software, contact us today.

Delays Threaten New Disruptions in Global Trade

COVID-19 restrictions, which have complicated major ports in the U.S. and Europe through the pandemic, are now disrupting operations at a key export hub in China that could last until the end of this month and lead to further rise in ocean freight rates.

Recent Set Backs

Capacity at major ports is being pushed to the limit by tighter coronavirus controls in China’s southern manufacturing hub. Operations have slowed as authorities restrict business activity in the efforts to halt COVID-19 outbreaks.

The present COVID-19 crisis has resulted in Guangdong province taking tighter controls, as mass testing in the regional capital of Guangzhou reveals more cases of the Delta variant of the virus. The eruption of cases has caused serious delays at normally highly efficient South China ports—Yantian, Shekou and Nansha.

The restrictions have particularly impacted operations at Yantian International Container Terminals, an operator of terminals at Shenzhen port. The port was partially closed in late May for a few days after some dockworkers were among those confirmed with Covid-19 amid the outbreak in Guangdong Province. The facility is facing challenges due to efforts by the local authorities to disinfect and enforce quarantine measures, which has led to labor shortages.

Extended Delays 

Analysts and industry stakeholders do not anticipate a swift resolution to the port congestion or container availability issues at ports in southern China.

In a recent advisory, Maersk stated, “After a six-day stop on export containers, the Yantian Port Authorities have announced that productivity is gradually set to increase as more workers return and more berths reopen.”

While this has a positive impact on gate activity, which is soon expected to reach the same levels as before the incident, schedule reliability will continue to suffer with an average waiting time of 16 days and counting.

Vincent Clerc, AP Moller-Maersk’s CEO of Ocean & Logistics, stated: “I would say this for us is a much bigger disruption than the Ever Given getting stuck in the Suez Canal for some days because of the duration and the importance of Yantian as a gateway.”

The blockage of the Suez Canal only lasted for six days, while the situation in Yantian has already lasted several weeks with no end in sight for the coming weeks either. Yantian is a key gateway port on a global scale.

Significant Ripple Effects

Charter rates for containerships are at record levels due to an almost complete lack of available tonnage. The lengthy delays in vessels schedules will see lines such as Maersk being forced to cut sailings due to reduced available capacity. 

“We will see lost sailings as a result of these delays which will only compound the congestion that we’re seeing,” Clerc stated.

The Yantian port delays are bound to have significant ripple effects. Many in the industry are working hard to redirect cargo to other ports in the Pearl River Delta region, which comes with its own challenges such as equipment shortages and significant berthing delays.

How SiShips Can Help

The challenges at Yantian are the latest in a saga of global container shipping issues that have plagued shippers, forwarders and carriers for more than a year — from port congestion, to container shortages, to Covid-19 complications, to the Suez Canal blockage. 

With shipping demands at an all-time high, it is critical to choose the best possible company for your shipping needs. Sheltered International can ensure the quickest and most reliable options for your company. With so many unforeseen factors impacting freight rates, it can be difficult to know if you’re getting the best price. With SiShips software, you can get instant access to quote options.

To learn more about SiShips, or to view a demo of our software, contact us today.

Increased Ship Size is Creating More Work and Congestion at Ports

via The Associated Press

The largest container ship to ever serve the East Coast of the U.S. called on the Ports of New Jersey, Norfolk, Virginia, Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina this week.

The Marco Polo is a container ship of the Explorer class owned by the CMA CGM Group. It is 1,300 feet long, nearly the length of four football fields, and can carry a capacity of 16,022 20-foot-long containers.

Surge in Volume

Although exciting, the Marco Polo’s visit this week calls attention to the surging volume handled by ports nationwide as COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease, as well as the billions of dollars spent by port systems to accommodate these larger ships.

Container volume at U.S. ports lagged a year ago during the height of the pandemic as manufacturing slowed, although the demand for goods remained fairly strong when travel and leisure dollars shifted to home improvement projects and online purchases. Since then, volume has come roaring back. 

In August 2020, monthly container volume for the 10 busiest U.S. ports had surpassed 2019 levels, according to statistics compiled by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Los Angeles – the only U.S. port busier than New Jersey/New York – had the best April in its 114-year history, and has had nine straight months of year-over-year increases.

Challenges Coming to a Head

“The surge in volume has brought its own challenges,” said John Nardi, president of the New York Shipping Association, which represents ocean carriers and port terminal operators.

Nardi went on to say, “At the New Jersey and New York ports, container volume in March 2021 was 37 percent higher than March 2020, and volumes that were projected in a study by the Port Authority for 2026, are already being hit this year.” 

The surge in volume has significantly increased the time containers sit at the terminal after they are unloaded.

“It’s everybody, from the truckers to the warehouses to the terminals and ocean carriers — everybody is operating at maximum capacity,” Nardi said. “The whole supply chain is getting backed up.”

With shipping demands at an all-time high, it is critical to choose the best possible company for your shipping needs. Sheltered International can ensure the quickest and most reliable options for your company.

To learn more about SiShips, or to view a demo of our software, contact us today.

As the US Faces a Shortage in Shipping Containers, we are Forced to Wonder if China is to Blame. 

This container shortage has been a prevalent issue for months at US ports. Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel stated that he believes, “China may be manipulating the market to control the availability of containers.”

“I am concerned that this equipment is controlled by a state-owned enterprise and that we’re completely reliant, and I have questions about whether or not there’s been market manipulation of what is potentially a monopoly,” Bentzel said on Wednesday.

Shipping Demands Continue to Grow

This container shortage comes at a bad time as shipping demands continue to grow. With China in full control, there are fears that this issue will not be solved quickly. Equipment leasing companies – which purchase containers from the Chinese manufacturers and then lease them out to shipping lines – are prepared for a very profitable market well into 2022. With fewer boxes available, shippers are going to be forced to pay higher rates to move their cargo. 

On top of higher rates, it is projected that shipping times from Asia are going to remain slower than usual. 

“We’re understanding from the ocean shipping lines that they’re waiting two weeks in China to get cargo containers, and we’re seeing delays of up to two weeks on intermodal movements going through railroad terminals as [U.S. railroads] are also grappling with challenges providing the equipment that is necessary to move,” Bentzel said.

Previously only estimated to take 33 days, transit from Bejing to Chicago has now increased to roughly 65 days. This delay will cause disruptions in shipping times across the world. 

Legal Allegations Against Shipping Lines Arise

Along with the operational challenges being faced, legal issues have been raised. Major container line shipping policies are being investigated due to recent allegations of favoring the Chinese market. 

These allegations state that certain carriers are refusing to serve U.S. exporters, as it is more profitable for them to immediately send empty containers back to China to be filled with U.S. imports, rather than allowing them to be used for U.S. exporters. 

“I anticipate that we’re moving closer towards enforcement proceedings or policy suggestions to help better serve the shipping public,” Bentzel said. 

How SiShips Can Help

With so many unforeseen factors impacting freight rates, it can be difficult to know if you’re getting the best price. With SiShips software, you can get instant access to quote options. This means you can spend less time stressing over finding the best price and more time growing your margins. 

To learn more about SiShips, or to view a demo of our software, contact us today.

5 Tips to Help Navigate the Unusual Shipping Delays 2021 Will Bring

1. Book Early

Due to the current over-demand in the shipping industry, paired with capacity and equipment shortages, booking your shipments early has never been more important. Within 3 weeks of departure, bookings are already full. It is essential that you make your booking at least 4 weeks prior to the cargo ready date.

Typically, shippers were in the habit of booking cargo once it is ready, this system may have been efficient prior to the Covid-19, however, if you go by this schedule now, you will find yourself in the back of a huge queue. Booking before knowing the final dimensions and weight of the shipment is fine. You can temporarily use estimates and adjust the numbers at pickup.

Another thing to keep in mind is that simply receiving a quote does not mean a formal booking has been made with the carrier. The carrier will not hold space until the shipper makes a formal booking. Mistaking a quote for a booking could result in lengthy delays.

2. Plan on Longer Lead Times

The upcoming shipping climate will likely not compare to the service levels from the first quarter of 2020. It may take longer for your shipment to begin moving, and once it does, plan to expect transit delays and missed pickups. With these conditions in mind, plan your shipping forecasts accordingly. 

During these times it’s important to be honest with your customers and make sure they understand the current capacity constraints. Factor rolled containers, missed pickups, and late deliveries into your planning, as these are the current realistic conditions.

3. Split Larger Shipments into Smaller BOL’s

Often carriers have trouble releasing space for larger bookings, we suggest splitting ocean container shipments to no more than two containers per bill lading, and air shipments no more than 1,000 kilos per bill lading. 

Though this will increase your cost, it will make finding space for your shipment much easier for the carrier, especially when the vessel is nearly full, allowing for more efficient shipping timelines. Factories may be hesitant to make multiple bookings as it will increase their fees, however as their customer you should negotiate this point with them.

4. Avoid Inland Rail

The rail is currently heavily congested, by suggesting that customers terminate and clear customs at the first ocean port, shipping expectancies could be improved. Clearing customs at the ocean port and then using truck service to complete the shipment’s journey will allow for the shipment to skip over the rail and avoid getting stuck with huge backlogs. 

The transfer is manifested in Customs AMS so once a shipment departs, it might not be possible to update its route. Typically the customer has to decide to terminate at the first port 10 days prior to arrival, so thinking ahead is a must in this situation.

5. Enlist SiShips

By enlisting the help of our services, SiShips will allow for ease of mind in a hectic time. With GPS visibility the status of shipments will never go unknown. Due to the delays mentioned above, the information given may not be ideal, however, you can be assured it is accurate. 

Included with our services is the ability to have a shipment pre-cleared through customs prior to its arrival. This will help to decrease shipping delays.

To learn more about SiShips, or to view a demo of our software, contact us today.

The Impact of the Suez Canal Blockage on Global Shipping

The recent situation in the Suez Canal resulting in the containership Ever Given blocking the enitre canal for days, could not have happened at a worse time due to to the current extremely high shipping demands. Global shipping, the industry that transports steel boxes full of products around the global economy, was already reporting record highs and operating at full capacity.

The Port of Long Beach reported its busiest month ever in March 2021 as imports continued to pour into U.S. seaports. The congestion resulting from the Suez canal is not directly affecting operations at the Port of Long Beach according to Noel Hacegaba, the deputy executive director with the Port. However, as companies search for alternative routes, Long Beach could experience an increased amount of ships docked offshore in the coming weeks.

Photo courtesy of Thomas R. Cordova.

Trade Routes Further Slowed

Ship congestion outside the biggest U.S. gateway for Asian imports remained elevated with the wait to offload containers lengthening to eight days, which added costs and complications for companies trying to stay well-stocked in an accelerating economy.

All of the above considered, the Suez Canal blockage only further slowed trade flows. Rolf Habben Jansen, chief executive officer of Hapag-Lloyd AG, reported “Box availability will be tight for the next six to eight weeks.” Specifically citing ports in the U.K. and in Rotterdam, Europe’s largest for ocean cargo, among the gateways facing delays. 

Jansen went on to say, “we hope to get back to some kind of normalcy toward the end of the second quarter or early in the third quarter, but that certainly is not a given and is probably a bit of a best-case scenario but not impossible.”

How Sheltered International Can Help

With shipping demands at an all-time high, it is critical to choose the best possible company for your shipping needs. Sheltered International can ensure the quickest and most reliable options for your company.

To learn more about SiShips, or to view a demo of our software, contact us today.

Egypt Seizes Ever Given, Demands $900M for Suez Canal Blockage

Egyptian authorities have seized the Ever Given containership, which blocked the Suez Canal for almost a week last month, amidst a dispute over financial damages.

Egyptian authorities have ordered the Ever Given’s owner, Japanese chartering company Shoei Kisen Kaisha, to pay $900 million in compensation. The bill includes losses inflicted by the congestions the ship caused, maintenance fees and rescue operation costs, according to Egypt’s state-run news agency Al Ahram.

Image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc.

The Backstory 

On March 29th, 2021, The Ever Given containership was successfully dislodged after blocking the Suez Canal for nearly a week. Because of the blockage, the Suez Canal experienced a congestion of an upwards of 422 ships. 

The rescue operation, which required extensive dredging and tugging operations, gained huge global attention with each day that passed, as ships from around the world, carrying vital fuel and cargo, were blocked from entering the canal during the crisis, raising alarm over the impact on global supply chains.

Two Sides to Every Story 

CNN reports that UK Club, one of the ship’s insurers, questioned the basis of Egypt’s claim.

“Despite the magnitude of the claim which was largely unsupported, the owners and their insurers have been negotiating in good faith with the SCA. On 12 April, a carefully considered and generous offer was made to the SCA to settle their claim,”  UK Club said in response to the claim from the Suez Canal Authority (SCA).

UK Club’s statement went on to explain why they believes the claim is not valid.

“The SCA has not provided a detailed justification for this extraordinarily large claim, which includes a $300 million claim for a ‘salvage bonus’ and a $300 million claim for ‘loss of reputation.’ The grounding resulted in no pollution and no reported injuries. The vessel was re-floated after six days and the Suez Canal promptly resumed their commercial operations. The claim presented by the SCA also does not include the professional salvor’s claim for their salvage services, which owners and their hull underwriters expect to receive separately,” the UK Club statement said.

On Wednesday, the ship’s technical managers, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) reported that the ship had been declared safe for onward passage to Port Said on the Mediterranean Sea, but had been detained because of the dispute between the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) and the vessel’s owners.

The ship’s cargo has been seized until the dispute is resolved, according to the Suez Canal Authority.

With Shipping Demands Being at an All Time High, Timing Couldn’t be Worse

On March 29th, 2021, The Ever Given containership was dislodged after blocking the Suez Canal for nearly a week.

The Suez Canal, which offers vessels a direct route between the North Atlantic and northern Indian oceans via the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, suffered a blockage which resulted in a congestion of an upwards of 422 ships.

The rescue operation, which required extensive dredging and tugging operations, gained huge global attention with each day that passed, as ships from around the world, carrying vital fuel and cargo, were blocked from entering the canal during the crisis, raising alarm over the impact on global supply chains.

To learn more about SiShips, or to view a demo of our software, contact us today.