Global Gateways

Growing Complexity Demands Greater Visibility to Control Inventory, Landed Costs

March 22, 2012

The increased complexity of global supply chains has led to longer lead times, more pipeline inventory, and the need to control downstream an upstream logistics, according to Supply Chain Visibility Excellence: Mastering Complexity and Landed Costs, a report from Aberdeen Group.

AirBridgeCargo Launches New Route Between Northern Europe, China

March 22, 2012

AirBridgeCargo Airlines

AirBridgeCargo Airlines has inaugurated a cargo link between Northern Europe and China. The carrier has introduced weekly Boeing 747-300 freighter service, focusing primarily on the movement of engineering and automotive parts from the industrial region of North Germany to the Far East.

Crowley Maritime Corp. Adds LCL Service to St. Maarten

March 22, 2012

Crowley Maritime Corp.

The logistics group of Crowley Maritime Corp. has added less-than-containerload (LCL) cargo service to the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, via Crowley's Miami distribution center. The latter will now serve as a cargo arrival and departure service point.

The Longest Yard For The Food Chain

March 22, 2012

PINC Solutions

As food safety legislation heats up, shippers can enhance the security of their supply chains - and reduce costs - by turning their attention to yard management solutions.

DHL Adds Flights to Asia Air Network; Expands Americas Hub

March 21, 2012

DHL

DHL has added two direct flights from its hub in Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and from Hong Kong to Chengdu, China.

TNT Airways Signs Code-Share Agreement With Emirates SkyCargo

March 16, 2012

TNT Express

TNT Airways, the airline subsidiary of TNT Express, has signed a code-share and blocked-space agreement with Emirates SkyCargo.

Grand Alliance to Shift from Seattle to Tacoma

March 13, 2012

JOC Sailings

The game of musical chairs in the Pacific Northwest will continue this summer when Grand Alliance carriers NYK Line, Hapag-Lloyd and Orient Overseas Container Line leave the Port of Seattle and move to Tacoma.

Single Border Portal Tops Importers' Wish List

March 9, 2012

JOC Sailings

With dozens of federal agencies having some degree of involvement in the cargo clearance process, importers are crying out for a single government portal at the border.

Saudi Airlines Cargo Readies Three Weekly Freighters From Benelux to Dubai

March 9, 2012

Saudi Airlines Cargo

Saudi Airlines Cargo will begin operating three weekly 747 freighters from the Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg) region to Dubai, United Arab Emirates in March.

Retail Container Traffic to Show Increases in First Half of 2012

February 21, 2012

National Retail Federation

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.