Global Gateways

E-commerce Fundamentally Changing B2B Commerce, Just as in B2C World

October 14, 2014

Businesses are continuing to shift resources from brick-and-mortar and other traditional sales channels to an e-commerce environment. What began primarily for business-to-consumer shopping is being emulated by merchants in the business-to-business sector, and has thus far been successful.

North American Exports, Imports Drive St. Lawrence Seaway Cargo Up 5 Percent Over 2013 Level

October 7, 2014

Chamber of Marine Commerce

Total cargo shipments on the St. Lawrence Seaway have now surpassed 2013 levels by 5 percent due to strong North American import/export activity. According to the St. Lawrence Seaway, total cargo tonnage from March 25 to September 30 reached 24.4 million metric tons.

Breaking the Logjam: How a Public-Private Partnership Aims to End Long Truck Queues at Marine Terminal Gates

September 17, 2014

Port Logistics Group

Retailers Import at Above-Average Rates as Longshoremen's Talks Continue

September 12, 2014

NRF

Retailers concerned by the lack of a West Coast longshoremen's contract will continue to bring merchandise into the country at above-average levels this month, but volume will drop from the record set in August, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

St. Lawrence Seaway Cargo Shipments Up 3 Percent Over 2013 Levels

September 8, 2014

Chamber of Marine Commerce

Total cargo shipments on the St. Lawrence Seaway have now surpassed 2013 levels despite one of the most difficult starts to the shipping season in years due to ice coverage. According to Seaway figures, total cargo tonnage from March 25 to August 31 reached 20 million metric tons, up 3 percent over the same period last year.

A New, Parallel Suez Canal? Egypt's Army Says It's a Go.

August 8, 2014

Maritime Executive

Egypt said on Tuesday it plans to build a new Suez Canal alongside the existing 145-year-old historic waterway in a multibillion-dollar project to expand trade along the fastest shipping route between Europe and Asia.

LNG Ships Calling Gothenburg to Gain Large Discount for Efficiency

July 9, 2014

Supply Chain Digital

Ships powered by liquefied natural gas can expect a substantial reduction in the port tariff when they call at the Port of Gothenburg in the future.

Never Mind a Possible Strike. Heres the Real Problem at West Coast Ports

July 7, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Importers and exporters were holding their collective breath last week, praying that negotiations for a new West Coast longshore labor contract wouldn't result in a temporary shutdown of the ports. But service providers were just as concerned about what happens if they stay open.

Iran Sees Growing Number of Foreign Ships Docking at Its Southern Port

July 3, 2014

Arabian Supply Chain

Despite sanctions, Iran says the number of foreign trade vessels berthing at the country's southern port of Shahid Rajayee has considerably increased.

‘Streamlining Global Trade’ - Global Supply Chain conference

June 19, 2014

Palo Alto, CA, July 17, 2014 – (at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP)

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.