Logistics

Recovery in Multipurpose Shipping Market May Have to Wait Until End of 2017

April 15, 2016

The multipurpose shipping market is not expected to recover until the end of 2017, when it is anticipated that there will be more bulk demand for the Handy vessels and therefore more breakbulk cargoes for multipurpose vessels, according to the latest Multipurpose Shipping Market Review and Forecast 2016 report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Gains Seen in Dry Bulk Shipping May Fade in Second Half of 2016

April 15, 2016

IHS

Shipping rates for vessels transporting commodities such as coal, iron ore and grains racked up impressive gains in the first quarter of 2016 after hitting record lows, but the rally could flatten out into the second half as the macroeconomic outlook remains uncertain, according to IHS Inc.

Aye, Aye, Captain Robot

April 15, 2016

Maritime Executive

Last week, the Rolls-Royce led Advanced Autonomous Waterborne Applications Initiative (AAWA) project presented its first findings at a conference in Helsinki, expressing high hopes for vessel automation in commercial service -- and predicting that it will arrive soon.

Transportation, Logistics Industries 'Weak' in Demanding Accountability Among Employees

April 14, 2016

McKinsey

Accountability - the ability of people to understand what is expected of them, exercise authority, and take responsibility for delivering results - is an important dimension of organizational health. Of course, some companies are better at fostering it than others.

U.S. Imports See Steady Climb, But Not Likely to Reach 2015's Record Numbers

April 13, 2016

NRF

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports has begun its annual climb toward summer levels but is expected to be largely flat when compared with last year's record high numbers, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Companies Quite Willing to Invest in Robotics, Automation Technology, Survey Finds

April 13, 2016

Wall Street Journal

As companies are increasing their spending on supply chain technology, a growing number are looking to robotics and automation.

Ports Far Outspend U.S. Government on Their Infrastructure Upgrades

April 13, 2016

Maritime Executive

The American Association of Port Authorities suggested that its member ports intend to spend over $150bn in combined infrastructure investments by 2020 - contrasted with a "best-case" government investment in port-related freight infrastructure of only $25bn over the same period.

IAG Cargo Extends Service Into South Africa

April 12, 2016

IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo has launched a Boeing 777-200 serving Cape Town, South Africa.

Lucas Systems Debuts Work-Optimization App; Certifies Android Devices

April 12, 2016

Lucas Systems Inc.

Lucas Systems Inc., a provider of mobile work-execution technology for warehouses and distribution centers, has introduced Dynamic Work Optimization.

Janam Launches Ultra-Rugged Touch Computer

April 12, 2016

Janam Technologies LLC

Janam Technologies LLC has launched the XT2, an ultra-rugged, ultra-compact touch computer.

Logistics

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