Filed in Shipping
Monday, May 06, 2013
On paper, it would seem that a shorter ocean transit route would have a positive impact on the environment. But several scientists contend that the shift of some freight from the U.S. West Coast to the East Coast will represent no more than "a push," when it comes to cleaning the air and addressing climate change.News • Management • Ocean Cargo • Shipping • Permalink
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
With what it describes as “an organic expansion,” FedEx Trade Networks, has announced it will ramp up its operations in Brazil and other parts of Latin America.Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Typically, when things are going well for carriers, it often means they are not going as well for shippers. Based on the most recent edition of the Shipper Conditions Index (SCI) from freight transportation consultancy FTR Associates that appears to be the current trend.News • Management • Transportation • Shipping • Permalink
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Supply chain executives seeking to learn more about the critical issues facing the United States Postal Service will be convening in San Francisco next week for the annual National Postal Forum.Blogs • Supply Chain • Technology • Shipping • Permalink
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Given all the mysterious and metrical nuances of ocean cargo shipping, supply chain managers are increasingly challenged on how to monitor and measure this essential mode of global transport.News • Procurement • Ocean Cargo • Shipping • Permalink
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Shippers concerned that they will have fewer express transport options once the United States Postal Service ceases Saturday deliveries have nothing to fear, said Amine Khechfe, Endicia co-founder and general manager.Friday, December 21, 2012
While shippers using East and Gulf Coast ports brace for the imminent strike of ILA dockworkers, the West Coast shipping community is also expressing concern.News • Procurement • Ports • Shipping • Permalink
Friday, November 16, 2012
Zepol Corporation reported this week that U.S. import volume in October, measured in TEUs (twenty-foot-containers), is down 6.8% from September and another 4.8% from October of last year.News • Ocean Cargo • Trade • Shipping • Permalink
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Recent findings by researches (Xiao and Chen 2012) argue that overall better results can be achieved by using a pull system. But not just any pull system.News • Inventory • Supply Chain • Shipping • Permalink


