NEWARK, N.J., July 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Container shipping lines have warned that importers and exporters may have trouble securing containers for the busy shipping season. In this webcast, industry experts will explain the reasons behind the shortages, the problems that shippers currently face due to the shortage and will provide strategies on how to quickly find containers before the peak begins.

Speakers John Maccarone, President and CEO of Textainer, and Gary Ferrulli, of Global Logistics & Transport Consulting will address the issues surrounding the shortage including:

  • Why there were virtually no new productions of standard dry freight containers in 2009
  • Slow steaming and super slow steaming
  • Cargo volume growth 2010 vs. 2009
  • More balanced trade, which means fewer containers are being evacuated empty back to Asia for immediate use
  • Overview of how shipping lines lost an estimated 15 billion in 2009
  • How to deal with the current shortage conditions
  • Dealing with the separate issues importers and exporters each face in this shortage
  • The role of the container leasing companies in this ordeal


The webcast will take place on Tuesday, July 27th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT. To register, click here.  

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SOURCE The Journal of Commerce

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