IHSA Newsroom

by Dave Akers, IHSA Stephen Hawking said “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” Based on our industry, we must be the founding members of Mensa. As we reach ...

by Dave Akers, IHSA “A recession is when a neighbor loses his job. A depression is when you lose yours.” — Ronald Reagan The ocean shipping industry is currently navigating ...

by Dave Akers, IHSA “Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.” — Will Rogers As of early 2026, U.S. ...

by Dave Akers, IHSA “Ignore AI, and you’ll own the next Blockbuster card.” — Arianna Huffington AI is significantly enhancing the security and safety of maritime shipping containers in 2026. ...

by Dave Akers, IHSA “Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.” — Albert Einstein Many of us already use AI technology in our workplace and realize the time and ...

by Dave Akers, IHSA “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.“ – Ancient Chinese proverb, Lao Tzu Most of us have heard this (translated) Ancient Chinese proverb, ...

by Dave Akers, IHSA “In a huge step toward our 2050 carbon neutrality goal, the company has declared war on the office thermostat” – Unknown The decarbonization of ocean shipping is ...

by Dave Akers, IHSA A federal appeals court ruling that said the President does not have authority to impose broad tariffs, has introduced significant uncertainty into the U.S. tariff landscape. ...

by Dave Akers, IHSA The U.S. government is implementing new port fees on Chinese-built, owned, and operated vessels, a policy aimed at reducing U.S. reliance on Chinese maritime assets and ...

For businesses reliant on global supply chains, understanding ocean container costs is vital. At International Housewares Shipper’s Association (IHSA), we empower our members with insights into the multifaceted factors that ...