Logistics

Container Rates Should Rise Slightly, But the Industry Still Mired in Huge Losses

July 7, 2016

Container freight rates are forecast to rise modestly over the next 18 months from the all-time lows reached recently, but this will not be sufficient to rescue the industry from substantial losses in 2016, according to the latest Container Forecaster report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Yusen Logistics Expands Warehousing Site in Germany

July 6, 2016

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics has acquired a new warehouse and expanded storage capacity at its Duisburg-Rheinhausen site in Germany.

Inchcape Shipping Debuts Partner Solutions Initiative

July 6, 2016

Inchcape Shipping Services

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a global maritime and logistics service provider, has introduced its Partner Solutions Initiative.

ITS Financial Services Launches 'All-Risk' Cargo Insurance

July 6, 2016

ITS Financial Services

ITS Financial Services has joined with McGriff, Seibels & Williams, and Roanoke Underwriting, to launch CargoShield.

April Figures Show Canadian Ground Transportation Declined Slightly in Cost

July 1, 2016

Nulogx

Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased by 0.6 percent in April, as compared with March results.

The New Panama Canal: Who Wins; Who Loses?

July 1, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The new set of locks at the Panama Canal is open for business. How will it affect North American shipping patterns?

In May, Ocean Carriers Achieve Best On-Time Performance in Six Months

June 30, 2016

Drewry

Ocean carriers achieved a six-month high for liner service reliability in May, according to Carrier Performance Insight, the online schedule reliability tool provided by Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.

'Brexit' Vote Shakes Up Logistics Industry Serving Britain's Trade Relationships

June 30, 2016

Wall Street Journal

Shipping and logistics operators say the U.K. vote to leave the European Union will rattle regional supply chains as Britain rebuilds its trading relationships and rules.

E-Commerce Continues to Drive Changes in Warehousing, Logistics, Institute Reports

June 29, 2016

CCIM Institute

As larger U.S. retailers continue to close underperforming stores with more customers choosing to shop online from their own homes, big-box store vacancies have increased in recent years. But with online sales only increasing and more small shop spaces mimicking the online sales environment, the biggest impacts are being reflected in warehouse space and logistics.

Mainfreight USA Adds Warehouses in Newark and Dallas

June 28, 2016

Mainfreight USA

Mainfreight USA, a global supply-chain and logistics services provider, has added two warehouses to its North American logistics network, in Newark, N.J., and Dallas.

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