Global Gateways

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.

Report: Singapore Tops Global Port Ranking

May 10, 2017

Supply Management

Singapore has been named the leading maritime city in the world, followed by Hamburg and Oslo, in a ranking of global ports.

U.S. Ports Upbeat on Container Volumes

May 2, 2017

Maritime Executive

Import volumes at major container ports in the U.S. are projected to rise 4.7 percent in the first half of 2017 compared with the same period a year ago, and many ports are reporting growth.

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.

India's Major Ports Show Record Growth

April 20, 2017

Maritime Executive

India's major ports have register 6.79 percent growth in traffic over the last year, outperforming private ports for second consecutive year.

Cross-Border Hubs Hustle to Keep Up With E-Commerce Demand

April 11, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: International e-commerce, also known as cross-border e-commerce, is growing at a rapid rate, but is faced with a number of challenges such as currency, delivery times, customs and returns. As a result, logistics providers such as FedEx, UPS and Pitney Bowes have acquired niche players to expand international e-commerce capabilities. Combined with these niche players, logistics providers are utilizing global gateways to reduce costs and delivery times. - Melissa Runge, vice president of analytical solutions, Spend Management

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.

U.S. Ports Forge Alliances to Keep Their Spots on Trade Map

April 6, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

U.S. seaports are joining forces, setting aside decades of regional competition over cargo as a wave of consolidation in the shipping industry threatens to cut some cities out of global trade routes.

U.S. Ports Apprehensive About Trump's Budget

March 22, 2017

Maritime Executive

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has voiced its concern over the potential of significant declines for most federally funded, port-related programs in President Donald Trump's fiscal 2018 budget.

U.S. Bound Ocean Imports Fell in February Amid China Slowdown

March 21, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

China's exporting slowdown weighed heavily on U.S. seaborne trade last month, dragging down inbound volumes at major gateways from Southern California to Virginia.

Global Gateways

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding global seaports and airports and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering goods to more international customers than ever before through global ports and free and foreign trade zones. As infrastructure around these global gateways continues to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply chain operations through their strategic use of global seaports and airports.