Wednesday, July 3, 2013 · Patrick Burnson
Lars Jensen, CEO and Partner with SeaIntel Maritime Analysis in Copenhagen, notes that one of the most important developments in the past month has been the rapid decline in spot rates – particularly on the Asia-Europe trade lanes.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 · Patrick Burnson
The Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners announced the appointment of maritime shipping industry veteran Chris Lytle as the new Executive Director
Monday, May 6, 2013 · Patrick Burnson
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…
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 · Patrick Burnson
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 · Jeff Berman
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.
Thursday, March 14, 2013 · Patrick Burnson
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.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 · Patrick Burnson
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.
Thursday, February 7, 2013 · Patrick Burnson
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 · Patrick Burnson
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.
Friday, November 16, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
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.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 · By Dr. Tom McNamara, The ESC Rennes School of Business, France
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.
Thursday, June 21, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
Today's news suggests that ocean cargo carriers have learned a few lessons that will improve their bottom lines
Monday, December 20, 2010 · SCMR Staff
Jack Short, Secretary General of the International Transport Forum, the transport think tank at the OECD in Paris, believes that the agreement reached in Cancún will not increase pressure on the transport sector to reduce its CO2 emissions
Monday, November 15, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
Officials at the Port of Los Angeles, report that year to date, container volumes are up 17 percent, underscoring the continued reliance shippers have on transpacific calls to West Coast ocean cargo gateways.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
Company sustainability ratings are proliferating as the environmental, social, and governance agenda steadily migrates from the margins to the mainstream of capital, procurement, and consumer markets
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