Logistics

IMO Rules That Loaded Ocean Containers or Their Contents Must Be Weighed Before Placement on Vessels

December 4, 2014

The International Maritime Organization has decided to make it mandatory to weigh loaded containers before they are transported by sea. The initiative is designed to enhance safety and prevent pollution of the marine environment.

Australia Could Become World's Largest Exporter of Liquefied Natural Gas

December 3, 2014

Maritime Executive

Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade is booming, and Australia will play a growing role in the Asian market despite increasing competition and cost pressures, according to the 2014 Gas Market Report that was recently released by the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE).

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December 3, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

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Orders for Trailer Industry Hit All-Time High in October

December 3, 2014

ACT Research

October saw a record demand for the trailer industry, with 47,810 net orders placed, according to the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co.

How You Can Manage or Avoid Dimensional Weight Price Increase

December 3, 2014

Logistics Viewpoints

This past June, the largest overnight delivery carriers, FedEx and UPS, announced that they would apply dimensional weight pricing to all shipments, effective January 2015. It is expected that shipping costs will increase 20 percent to 30 percent and affect over 70 percent of all shipments. What shippers are truly affected by the new pricing model? What can be done to avoid the cost increase?

Agreement to Open U.S.-Mexico Air Cargo Market Much Wider

December 3, 2014

Air Cargo World

An agreement between Mexico and the United States, scheduled to become effective by Jan. 1, 2016, would remove all limits on the number of airlines that can provide passenger or cargo service between destinations in both countries. If enacted, the new policy would allow new carriers to enter the market, while carriers already in the market would have the freedom to fly to new cities.

Honeywell Unveils Two Devices for Distribution Operations

December 2, 2014

Honeywell

Honeywell has developed two new products for supporting operations in the warehouse and distribution center.

Inmar Acquires Company Specializing in Pharmaceutical Returns, Recalls

December 2, 2014

Inmar

Inmar, a company that operates collaborative commerce networks, announced its acquisition of Fremont, Calif.-based EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp., whose core business of pharmaceutical returns and recalls aligns well with Inmar's healthcare service offerings.

The State of Logistics in Mexico

December 2, 2014

Matt Hamson, CEO, Coronado Logistics

DHL Global Mail Changes Name to DHL eCommerce

December 1, 2014

DHL

DHL Global Mail is changing its name to DHL eCommerce.

Logistics

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