Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program manager and MGA, has added a new Marine Cargo program led by industry veteran Ralph Salce. Ralph Salce will lead Distinguished’ s Marine Cargo ...

Far East to U.S. ocean freight rates are up between 36%-41% month over month, while air freight prices have jumped 9% this year. DHL says ocean freight rate inflation might not ease up before Chinese ...

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Carriers abandon February rate hike plans and add more blank sailings as pre-LNY volumes fail to materialize.

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Container rates have soared as high as $10,000 amid the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, but new data shows that ocean carriers are reducing freight rates from China to the U.S. West Coast, contrary to ...

Recent years have been rough for ocean freight forecasting. This year is no exception. Just a few months into 2025, and the market is already shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable, and ...

Amid a year of high inflationary pressures, a softening U.S. economy and prolonged labor negotiations for West Coast dockworkers, the growth in ocean freight volumes at North American ports seen two ...

Ocean freight rates from Asia to the U.S. have begun to decline, providing some relief for U.S. shippers. But cargo shipping costs are still massively up since December 14 when the Red Sea crisis ...

Supply chain professionals in the ocean freight industry are constantly seeking ways to reduce costs and increase efficiency, and technology can be a powerful ally in achieving these goals. With the ...

Ralph Salce will lead Distinguished’s Marine Cargo program, offering comprehensive coverage for global transit and logistics exposures. Under the direction of Distinguished’s executive leadership team ...