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As the US Faces a Shortage in Shipping Containers, we are Forced to Wonder if China is to Blame.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

This container shortage has been a prevalent issue for months at US ports. Federal Maritime Commissioner<\/a> Carl Bentzel stated that he believes, \u201cChina may be manipulating the market to control the availability of containers.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI am concerned that this equipment is controlled by a state-owned enterprise and that we\u2019re completely reliant, and I have questions about whether or not there\u2019s been market manipulation of what is potentially a monopoly,\u201d Bentzel said on Wednesday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shipping Demands Continue to Grow<\/h3>\n

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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 \u2013 which purchase containers from the Chinese manufacturers and then lease them out to shipping lines \u2013 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On top of higher rates, it is projected that shipping times from Asia are going to remain slower than usual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re understanding from the ocean shipping lines that they\u2019re waiting two weeks in China to get cargo containers, and we\u2019re 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,\u201d Bentzel said.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Legal Allegations Against Shipping Lines Arise<\/h3>\n

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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI anticipate that we\u2019re moving closer towards enforcement proceedings or policy suggestions to help better serve the shipping public,\u201d Bentzel said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How SiShips Can Help<\/h3>\n

With so many unforeseen factors<\/a> impacting freight rates, it can be difficult to know if you\u2019re 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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To learn more about SiShips, or to view a demo of our software,\u00a0<\/b>contact us<\/b><\/a>\u00a0today.<\/b><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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