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The Final Frontier: Container Haulage And Last Mile Delivery
The last eighteen months have been full of supply chain challenges. However, container haulage issues may be some of the most difficult...
OEC Marketing
Jul 21, 20222 min read


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Peter Hsieh, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for OEC Group’s Northeast Region, discusses the market’s desire to diversify sourcing...
OEC Marketing
Jul 21, 20223 min read


Interview with an Expert
Charles Klein, the Station Manager for OEC Group’s Detroit office, shares his expertise regarding the state of automotive logistics, and...
OEC Marketing
Jun 21, 20223 min read


Don’t Be Troubled by the Emptiness: Proper Planning Can Help Shippers Navigate Empty Container Issue
While many predicted the empty container shortage would improve this year, the reality is this has become a seemingly never-ending...
OEC Marketing
Jun 21, 20222 min read


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Frank Costa, Vice President of Sales for OEC Group’s New York office, discusses the negotiations between the International Longshore and...
OEC Marketing
May 26, 20223 min read


If You Build It The Supply Chain Will Flow: The Long-Term Benefits of Warehousing
If the last two years have taught the industry anything, it is that importing cargo by multiple modes and ports of discharge is crucial...
OEC Marketing
May 26, 20222 min read


Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Go Back to the Water
Incidents at Sea Becoming a Common Occurrence The unimaginable has now become commonplace as the last two-months have seen a shockingly...
OEC Marketing
Apr 27, 20222 min read


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Andrew Bower, the Director of Sales for OEC Group’s Liquid Logistics Division, discussed the state of North South trade between US and...
OEC Marketing
Apr 27, 20223 min read


Interview with an Expert
Clint Sandridge, OEC Group’s head of Technical Services (OTS), is currently focusing on bulk liquid transport as well as loss adjustment...
OEC Marketing
Mar 28, 20222 min read


2022 Contract Negotiations: Another Year of Historic Change
With contract season upon us shippers need to accept that the pre-pandemic way of trying to negotiate the best possible deal with the...
OEC Marketing
Mar 28, 20222 min read


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Ben Chesser, Sales Supervisor with OEC Group’s St. Louis office gives insight into how shippers will be able to operate if the West Coast...
OEC Marketing
Feb 24, 20223 min read


The Best Path to Success is Adapting to New Logistical Realities
Accepting our current market is the best way for shippers to move forward and enjoy the same success of other companies that have already...
OEC Marketing
Feb 24, 20222 min read


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Stephen Huang, OEC Group’s National CHB Operations Performance Manager, describes the important benefits of an in-house broker and...
OEC Marketing
Jan 28, 20222 min read


Buckle Up: Production Slowdowns and Labor Negotiations Loom Large in 2022
As annual Lunar New Year celebrations are set to begin on February 1st, it would seem that the weeks-long celebration and expected...
OEC Marketing
Jan 28, 20222 min read


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Luke Zadkovich, Partner at Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich LLP, gives insight into the law of General Average and offers advice on how to navigate...
OEC Marketing
Dec 29, 20215 min read


Size Does Matter: The Industry’s Problem with Growing Containership Sizes
As container vessels continue to increase in size and capacity, a new alarming trend of wind-related incidents has become more common,...
OEC Marketing
Dec 29, 20212 min read


Looking Ahead: ILWU Union Negotiations
As congestion at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports shows signs of easing, industry experts are looking ahead to next year’s contract...
OEC Marketing
Nov 22, 20212 min read


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Addie Russell, Logistics Coordinator for OEC Group’s rapidly expanding Liquid Logistics Division, gives insight into the fast-moving bulk...
OEC Marketing
Nov 22, 20213 min read


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Robert Um, the National Compliance Manager for OEC Group’s Customs & Brokerage operations in the United States, discusses the main issues...
OEC Marketing
Oct 27, 20212 min read


Assessing the Benefits of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021
The U.S. Congress recently introduced the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021. The purpose of the new bill is to alleviate congestion at...
OEC Marketing
Oct 27, 20212 min read
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