Ocean Cargo: Shortages of Containers Reaches “Crucial” Levels
June 22, 2010
Analysts contend that box manufacturing slump is hurting both carriers and shippers
Ocean Cargo: Spot pricing escalates in Asia-U.S. trade lane
June 21, 2010
Spot prices for transpacific shipping services have grown by more than 180 percent during the past 12 months to reach a five-year high.
Ocean cargo/global logistics: DHL rolls out new LCL service
June 18, 2010
DHL Global Forwarding announced this week that it has rolled out a new Less-than-Container-Load (LCL) Expedited services which will connect 19 European origins to the United States.
Ocean cargo: New developments at Panama Canal announced
June 17, 2010
The Cabinet Council of the Republic of Panama approved a proposal to modify the Panama Canal pricing structure, following a recommendation from the
Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Board of Directors.
Ocean cargo/Global logistics: Port Tracker report calls for steady TEU gains in the coming months
June 14, 2010
The call for increased throughput at United States retail container ports continues, according to the June edition of the Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Ocean cargo/global logistics: Ag shippers release latest findings
June 13, 2010
APL was named the the top ranked player in the the 4th annual AgTC Ocean Carrier Performance Survey
Ocean carriers are ready to listen
June 11, 2010
As expected, shippers attending the annual conference of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition in San Francisco had plenty to beef about regarding ocean carrier service contracts and capacity restraints.
Logistics news: Analyst says ocean shippers will not see softer rates
June 10, 2010
Rosalyn Wilson, a transportation consultant for Delcan Corporation, provided LM with an exclusive interview on the eve of the release of The 21st Annual “State of Logistics Report,” noting that disruptions in ocean carrier deployments has had dire consequences for shippers.
Ocean cargo/global logistics: Short-sea shipping not a done deal in U.S. yet
June 7, 2010
Now that MARAD has established a final rule on its “Marine Highway” strategy, shippers are keen to understand how the tactical implementation will begin.
Ocean cargo/global logistics: FMC Scrutinizes Carrier Rates and Capacity
June 1, 2010
As the Federal Maritime Commission ramps up its investigation of ocean carrier price-fixing, it is also keeping a vigilant watch on capacity and equipment shortages.
Ocean cargo/global logistics: Two more carriers add capacity to transpacific
May 27, 2010
Evergreen and China Shipping will commence a new service later this month linking Los Angeles and Oakland with central and northern China
Ocean cargo/global logistics: New report says Georgia ports are aiding economic recovery
May 26, 2010
Port operations help to preserve Georgia’s manufacturing base and foster growth of the state’s massive logistics, distribution and warehousing sectors.
Ocean cargo news: Port security still among biggest challenges for shippers
May 25, 2010
While it is not always a top of mind topic given the myriad challenges shippers face at any time, the issue of port security is never truly too far away.
Ocean cargo/global logistics: “Clean Truck Program” gains traction with East Coast seaports
May 20, 2010
In a move to replicate programs gaining traction on the West Coast, The Coalition for Responsible Transporation (CRT) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) announced a joint “Clean Trucks Initiative” earlier this week.
