How Many Axles Does a Container Chassis Have?
Container chassis are created to offer a solid and safe basis for shipping containers. But how many axles do container chassis have, and why is this knowledge important? The size and weight of the container being transported determines how many axles are on the container chassis. A standard container chassis contains two or three axles, each of which […]
How a Shipping Container Securely Attaches to an Intermodal Chassis: Step‑by‑Step Guide
For logistics operators, drayage providers and fleet managers, understanding how a shipping container is secured to an intermodal chassis is critical for safety and efficiency. At CIE Manufacturing, we engineer chassis solutions designed for the rigorous demands of ports, rail yards, and trucking operations. This guide explains the attachment process, why it matters, and what […]
The Electric Expansion in Southern California Ports
he need for sustainable business will only grow in the coming decades. This is especially true in California, which has set an ambitious climate agenda. State law requires all drayage trucks, a special class of truck that uses container chassis to transport intermodal containers between ports and other facilities, to be zero-emission by 2035. To meet these […]
The Trends Shaping Maritime Trade Ahead of 2023
From climate change and the energy transition to digitalization, it’s no secret that the maritime transport industry is in the midst of a transformative era. Experts see this year as essential to ensuring the sector’s long-term prosperity, and recently conducted a review of the complex factors at play. This article will take a look at […]
Ports and Rails Provide Variety During Economic Uncertainty
Even though the Covid situation has long since improved in the US, the ripple effects of the pandemic on global supply chains continue to be felt. Economic shocks will probably persevere for some time to come, with a variety of factors pointing toward additional uncertainty. Current Sources of Economic Uncertainty China continues to shut down […]
The Effects of the Shanghai Lockdowns on Shipping and Global Logistics
ven though most of the world has ended Covid lockdowns and loosened pandemic restrictions, China remains an outlier. Its policy of “zero Covid,” though while it has likely saved lives, has also left the nation vulnerable to infection and prolonged lockdowns. Currently, an outbreak in Shanghai has become the latest stressor to the global shipping […]
The Effects of Geopolitical Unrest on Global Shipping
lobal shipping is such a complicated, carefully calibrated system that disruptions in one area of the world have ripple effects everywhere else. The world has seen this happen with the COVID-19 pandemic, where port slowdowns and closures in Asia have led to rising prices and inflation in North America and Europe. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine […]
How the Shipping Container Changed the World
Few innovations in freight transport have had the seismic impact of the modern shipping container. For logistics managers, carriers and supply‑chain professionals, understanding how the shipping container revolutionized shipping—and how chassis and intermodal infrastructure support that change—is vital for staying ahead in today’s global economy. At CIE Manufacturing, we design intermodal chassis purpose‑built for this containerized […]
Year in Review for the Shipping and Cargo Industry
2021 has been an unprecedented year for the shipping and cargo industry. The pandemic has put massive pressure on the global supply chain, leading to factory closures, labor shortages, and significant delays at key ports. After all, much of the global population has been sitting at home for over a year, saving up money that […]
A Record-Breaking Number of Ships Stuck off the California Coast
Congestion Reaches Pandemic High Since July 2021, the number of container ships idling off America’s ports has been rising. As of September 9th, a record-shattering 61 container ships were idling off the California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach alone, with 29 additional ships waiting near the East Coast ports of Savannah and New […]