Logistics

As U.S. Becomes Net Exporter of Natural Gas, 100 Additional LNG Vessels to Be Required

December 11, 2015

The U.S. is expected to change from a net importer of natural gas to a net exporter, with those exports destined for different regions of the world, especially Asia. It's a development that could see the nation building 100 new ships, a prospect that the Government Accountability Office says could take 30 years.

Retailers Wrapping Up Holiday Merchandise Supply, Demand

December 11, 2015

NRF

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to be essentially unchanged from last year this month as stores bring in the last round of merchandise for the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Ryder Unveils Fuel Receipt Mobile App for Apple, Android

December 10, 2015

Ryder System Inc.

Ryder System Inc. has launched the Ryder Fuel Receipt mobile app for Apple and Android devices.

The 'Last Mile' Still Involves Right Mix of Speed, Variety, Convenience

December 10, 2015

Strategy + Business

Nearly two decades ago, just as e-commerce was taking off, a group of players emerged to claim their share of the home-delivery market. Remember Webvan, Urbanfetch, Kozmo, and HomeGrocer?

U.S. Businesses See Growth in Trade Over Next Six Months, Survey Finds

December 10, 2015

HSBC

Even though world merchandise trade growth is expected to rise just one percent through the end of this year, U.S. businesses are optimistic about trade over the next six months, buoyed by the prospect of changes to government trade regulations, and momentum in the current U.S. domestic economy, according to the latest findings from the U.S. HSBC Global Connections Trade Forecast.

CMA CGM Agrees to Acquire NOL in All-Cash Offer

December 10, 2015

CMA CGM

CMA CGM has made an all-cash offer to acquire Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines (NOL).

The Value of Managing Global Transportation from a Single Platform

December 9, 2015

MercuryGate International, Inc.

Instituting a Culture of Continuous Improvement in Transportation Management

December 9, 2015

MercuryGate International, Inc.

WWL Boosts Frequency, Capacity in Trans-Atlantic Service

December 9, 2015

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a provider of roll-on/roll-off shipping and related logistics services, is increasing frequency and capacity in its service from Europe to the U.S. West Coast.

Downward Trend in LPG Shipping Rates Expected to Continue

December 9, 2015

Drewry

LPG shipping rates are expected to decline from the second half of 2016 as a bloated orderbook for VLGCs - very large gas carriers - fuels fleet growth that will far exceed shipping demand, according to the latest edition of the LPG Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

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