Author Archives: Kalees Thavamani

Boxports are struggling as vessel arrivals near COVID-19 levels

Container ports are currently facing chaotic schedules reminiscent of the disruptions seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent report from Danish consultancy Sea-Intelligence…
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As traffic builds at Mexican ports, customs clearance is in chaos

Increasing traffic has placed significant pressure on Mexico's seaport capacity, resulting in longer waiting times for importers, with customs clearance as a major…
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Box ship movement through the Panama Canal holds steady, even with drought limits

Despite a well-publicized drought that impacted capacity, container vessel transits through the Panama Canal this year remained relatively stable, thanks to carriers' financial…
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JNPA has implemented procedures to streamline empty container yard operations

India’s Best Performing Port has proactively addressed concerns related to the Empty Containers Yard by implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations.…
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