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U.S. Export Challenges

Explore the top export challenges facing the US, from vessel capacity shortages to equipment imbalances and rate volatility. Understand the impacts on the global fleet and projected increases, as well as strategies for exporters to navigate the changing landscape and government initiatives to promote exports.

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U.S. Export Challenges

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  1. U.S. Export Challenges Presented by: Donna Lemm, Director of Global Client Services

  2. Top Three Export Challenges • Vessel Capacity • Equipment Shortages and Imbalances • Volatility of Export Rates

  3. US Export Capacity Crisis Equipment Shortage Equipment Availability Source: IANA Rail Intermodal Terminal Directory

  4. Import/Export Equipment Imbalance Source: Brian Conrad - WTSA

  5. Booking 5-8 weeks forward Bookings cancelled without warning As of fall of 2009, 1.3M TEU’s, or approx 10% of global world fleet is idle. As of last week, we understand there are carriers still reducing capacity, with no intention to redeploy until mid-March 2010. Vessel Capacity Shortages Source: JOC 1/28/09

  6. General Rate Increases Accessorial Charges Volatility in Rates WTSA Avg Revenue Index Through November 2009 (excl bunker) January, February, & March 2010 Projected Increases

  7. Strong sales Weak dollar Bottleneck at ports Inland struggle for equipment Export Forecast 2010

  8. US Exports to Asia 2008 2009 2010 Forecast Source: PIERS Actual data for 2008 & 2009, Forecast data for 2010

  9. Pricing and contracting Guaranteed pricing for guaranteed space? Penalties for no-show? Simplification of charges Known exposure Carrier shift in business model to include balanced trade priorities Continued work by the exporter in terms of visibility of the supply chain from mill/production to port to destination Changing Our Paradigm

  10. FMC President’s state of the Union Address Export Promotion Cabinet – direct report to the President Government Export Strategy to promote U.S. exports Support 2 million American jobs Shipping Act of 1984 Sec 2.4 states that one of the purposes of the act is “to promote the growth and development of United States exports through competitive and efficient ocean transportation and by placing a greater reliance on the marketplace.” Voice of the US Exporter?

  11. Will There be Capacity to Carry These U.S. Goods?

  12. Q & A Thank You!

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