Shipping

U.S.-bound waterborne shipments are down again in October, reports Panjiva

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 · Jeff Berman October shipments, at 1,047,257, were off 8.9% annually on a preliminary basis, which was far steeper than September's 1.6% annual decline and the third quarter's 0.2% gain. Containerized freight shipments in October rose 7.5 On a year-to-date basis through October,…

The smart port of tomorrow

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 · Andre Wheeler China's Belt Road Initiative may have as much to do with the development of tomorrow's ports than technology

Understanding the 2019 Ocean Freight Market Through the Lens of 2018

Tuesday, April 9, 2019 · Flexport Here are four steps you can take now with your freight forwarder to navigate volatility for the year ahead.

Amazon’s dedication to flash and bang

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 · Gary Forger, special projects editor Did you get your package from Amazon today? Good. But did you realize that Amazon is changing how it gets packages to you? If not, it's worth a few minutes to get caught up here.

NextGen Supply Chain Interview: Jim Tompkins

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 · Gary Forger, special projects editor What Amazon needs to learn

Improving 3PL Relationships: Finding the right balance of expertise & trust

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 · Patrick Burnson When the “3PL Value Creation/North America Summit 2018” convenes in Chicago this month, shippers will hear from a diverse group of industry experts on how to drive the best deals with their lead providers in both the global and domestic arenas.

A better way to share the gains of collaborative shipping

Monday, October 29, 2018 · Robert Boute and Tom Van Steendam Collaborative shipping typically leads to cost savings. However, it's not always easy to determine each partner's contribution to the gains and to share them accordingly. An industry-oriented method has been tested in a set of pilots and promises to be fair,…

NextGen Supply Chain: The emerging role for drones

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 · Bob Trebilcock Drones are finding their niche in the supply chain, says Matt Yearling. It just might not be where you expected to find them.

Navis to Provides Weight-Verification Fields for SOLAS Mandates

Thursday, June 23, 2016 · Patrick Burnson The shipping industry is scrambling to meet the new SOLAS requirements, and the available assistance from outside their respective organizations has been scarce.

Maritime Sector Copes With Talent Void

Thursday, June 23, 2016 · Patrick Burnson While there is widespread concern about attracting new talent to the supply chain industry, it seems especially acute in the maritime sector.

Caribbean Basin Supply Chains: Part III

Monday, June 20, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Cuba's TC Mariel container terminal has already planned its transformation into a major trans-shipment hub after the U.S. trade embargo ends

Caribbean Basin Supply Chains: Part II

Monday, June 20, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Puerto Rico looms large for ocean carriers calling Florida's ports, too.

Decline in U.S-bound Ocean Cargo Reported by Panjiva

Friday, April 29, 2016 · Jeff Berman March shipments at 798,180 trailed February by 12 percent and were down 19 percent annually. For the entire first quarter, shipments were relatively flat annually, rising 0.27 percent to 2,587,988.

MSC is Latest to Partner With INTTRA for SOLAS VGM Compliance

Thursday, March 31, 2016 · Patrick Burnson With only three months to go before the mandatory changes instituted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) come into force, MSC has announced that it has entered into a partnership with INTTRA.

Ocean Cargo Supply Chain Should Benefit By INTTRA-JDA Collaboration

Monday, January 11, 2016 · Patrick Burnson In a move coinciding with increased ocean shipping complexity, INTTRA has announced that it will collaborate with JDA Software Group Inc. to offer shippers a more transparent management system.