James Sterling
James Sterling is a senior logistics consultant with 15 years of experience in digital transformation for international shipping. He specializes in IoT integration and AI-powered supply chain optimization.
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InsightShipping From South Korea to the US: A Practical Guide
Shipping from South Korea to the US: what drives the price, transit times by sea and air, peak season timing, US import documents and the main ports on each end.
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InsightSingapore to US Shipping: Pacific, Suez or Cape
Shipping from Singapore to the US: Los Angeles plus rail or New York via Suez, ONE and CMA CGM rotations, 12.5% Section 301 duty, SG claim and ISF.
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NewsTyphoon Champi Port Closure: How Long Ningbo and Shanghai Gates Shut in August
Typhoon Champi port closure: how long Dolphin shut Ningbo and Shanghai gates in August, how berth waits ran, and what to settle for boxes loading 23 to 27 October.
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NewsStrait of Hormuz Transit Data: Why the Counts Disagree
Strait of Hormuz transit data depends on who counts: UKMTO saw 42 of 254 transits on AIS, and Windward calls 61% of August crossings jamming artifacts.
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InsightImporter of Record: The Missing Layer in Tech Shipping
What an importer of record signs for on servers and telecom gear: US and EU rules, encryption and certificate checks, published fees and penalty ceilings.
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InsightSelling Internationally: Why Manufacturers Should Start
Selling internationally gives manufacturers more buyers, earlier trends and less dependence on one economy. How to research markets and pick partners to get started.
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InsightCargo Manifest: Deadlines, Penalties and What a Wrong Entry Costs
Cargo manifest rules in the US, EU and Canada: 24-hour deadlines, published penalties, do-not-load holds and carrier fees for filing and correcting.
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NewsContainer Schedule Reliability Fell to 27%. Book the Rate, Plan the Delay
Container schedule reliability hit 27% in September 2026 and Far East to Europe fell to 4%. What shipping schedule reliability means for your next booking.
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InsightShipping Agent vs Freight Forwarder vs NVOCC: Who Does What
Shipping agents, brokers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and NVOCCs all touch your cargo. Who does what, which papers they sign and how they get paid.