Ocean Shipping

Chainalytics and Drewry Partner to Create Ocean Buying Group

Friday, March 2, 2018 · Patrick Burnson A new partnership forged between two prominent global supply chain consultancies was announced today by Chainalytics and Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.

Helping Supply Chain Managers Navigate the New Ocean Cargo Marketplace

Saturday, September 16, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Mollie Bailey, Director, International, LCB, at Transplace, provides SCMR readers with insights and advice on how to leverage the new ocean cargo carrier scenario in this exclusive interview.

Industry Analysts Urge Ocean Carriers to Optimize Their Networks

Friday, June 30, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Even before the recent cyber security attacks, ocean cargo analysts were urging ocean carriers to become more "connected." Meanwhile, the industry continues to mired in overcapacity.

Supply Chain Managers May Expect More “Digitization” in Ocean Cargo Arena

Monday, May 22, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Two major players in the “digitization” of the ocean container shipping industry, have shared their observations about new networking opportunities.

Waterborne Imports on Rise, Says Panjiva

Friday, April 14, 2017 · Jeff Berman Data recently issued by Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers showed that United States-bound waterborne imports saw a nice recovery in March from a sluggish February.

Supply Chain Managers Ready Themselves for New Ocean Cargo Carrier Alliances

Thursday, March 30, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Analysts with CargoSmart Limited – a global management software provider serving the logistics community – have determined from “proforma” schedules provided by the new alliances that service disruptions should be manageable through Peak Season.

Synchronizing the Ocean Supply Chain for Terminals and Carriers Put in Spotlight at Navis World 2017

Wednesday, March 29, 2017 · Patrick Burnson A more comprehensive software strategy designed to enable container terminals and carriers to streamline their ocean supply chains for better collaboration was introduced at Navis World 2017 this week.

Decline in U.S-bound Ocean Cargo Shipments is Forecast by Panjiva

Monday, March 13, 2017 · Jeff Berman The company said February imports––at 837,700––marked an 8 percent annual decline, representing the first time there was not an annual increase since June 2016.

Supply Managers in Asia Pacific May Expect Greater Investment in Seaport/Carrier Technology

Thursday, March 2, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Two new technological developments in Pacific Rim ocean cargo shipping took place last month that could redefine terminal and carrier strategies for the long term.

Supply Chain Managers May Expect Improved Ocean Fleet Tracking in 2017

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 · SCMR Staff Ocean fleet tracking. A new global environmental service was ushered in at this month's World Ocean Council's Sustainable Ocean Summit in Rotterdam.

Maersk continues ocean carrier consolidation trend, says it will acquire Hamburg Süd

Thursday, December 1, 2016 · Jeff Berman Denmark-based Maersk Line, the world's largest container shipping company, said today it plans to acquire to acquire Germany-based Hamburg Süd, the seventh largest container shipping line, from the Oetker Group.

Analysts Maintain That There’s Still More Change to Come in Ocean Cargo Marketplace

Thursday, November 3, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Supply chain managers trying to make sense of the recent disruptions in the ocean cargo marketplace may expect more change to come, say industry analysts.

A Revolution in Container Rates

Wednesday, October 12, 2016 · Andrew Lubin Xeneta tracks actual container rates of 20', 40' and hi-cube boxes on some 60,000+ shipping lanes worldwide, thereby enabling their clients to use the rate information to make informed decisions in both their spot and contract rate negotiations.

Maersk Split Will Pose Fresh Challenge for Supply Chain Managers

Thursday, September 22, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Rumors that A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S would split its operations into divisions concentrated on transportation and energy were realized last evening.

Cold Chain Demand Brings Some Relief to Maritime Sector

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Despite many adversities for the maritime sector over the last year, seaborne perishable reefer trade increased in 2015 - and is forecast to grow further still in 2016.