Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage

International Chamber of Commerce Has Concerns Over Return-Refill Packaging

May 23, 2017

Shipping goods across borders with reusable containers and tracking systems is better for the environment, consumers and companies, yet differential treatment by customs authorities can be detrimental for business, says the International Chamber of Commerce.

Divide Is Widening Between Tech-Savvy and Traditional Forwarders

May 19, 2017

Air Cargo World

The gap between the top-performing airfreight forwarders and those at the bottom, in terms of profit margins, appears to be growing wider, and may continue doing so for the next few years, according to results of a recent poll by Descartes Software and the U.S. Airforwarders Association (AfA).

Persistent, Positive Shift in Dry Bulk Market

April 24, 2017

Maritime Executive

Maritime Strategies International (MSI) has forecast a positive short term outlook for dry bulk freight rates, but has cautioned on second half prospects. MSI notes a persistent and positive shift in dry bulk market sentiment in recent weeks, with most Baltic indices at their highest point of the year.

Post-Brexit Customs Checks a 'Catastrophe' for UK Shipping

April 21, 2017

The New York Times

The introduction of physical customs checks following Brexit would be a catastrophe for British ports and shipping and would likely reduce the volume of trade, the head of the sector's UK industry body said.

Port of Dover Sounds the Alarm on Post-Brexit Customs

April 10, 2017

Maritime Executive

Now that the U.K. has formally handed in its request to leave the EU, the Port of Dover is concerned that the imposition of customs checks could have a disastrous effect on its business.

Can a Startup Succeed in Logistics Today?

April 7, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

How can a new company break into the venerable freight-forwarding business? Technology holds the key.

Freightos Launches 'FIFI' Aggregated Shipping Rates Index

March 3, 2017

Air Cargo World

For those interested in finding a snapshot of global freight pricing from week to week: Meet FIFI. Online freight marketplace Freightos has launched its Freightos International Freight Index (FIFI), a database of more than 250 million price points updated weekly, covering container pricing, price ranges on key lanes, historical pricing and volatility, and the ability to instantly estimate pricing on specific routes.

Container Shipping Lines Sign Up With Alibaba to Offer Online Booking

February 22, 2017

The New York Times

Two container shipping lines, France's CMA CGM and Israel's Zim, have signed up with Alibaba to allow customers to book space on their vessels through the Chinese e-commerce giant, in a bid to boost sales as the sector battles a severe downturn.

DHL E-Commerce Opens Australia Fulfillment Center

January 23, 2017

Air Cargo World

DHL eCommerce, a division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has launched a fulfillment center in Sydney to meet Australian domestic demand for overseas goods ordered by online shoppers, the company says.

Deutsche Post DHL Group Completes UK Mail Acquisition

January 9, 2017

Air Cargo World

Deutsche Post DHL Group has completed the acquisition of UK Mail in a $315.5m bid to strengthen its presence in the U.K. e-commerce market.

Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage

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