Global Gateways

Seaport Terminal Operators Actively Scanning for Acquisitions, Portfolio Expansions, Survey Finds

September 5, 2013

Drewry's Annual Review of Global Container Terminals Operators shows that PSA International, Hutchison Ports, APM Terminals and DP World remain the big four players in equity TEU and portfolio terms but with varying levels of activity.

Panama Canal Widening Project Reported to Be More Than 60 Percent Finished

September 4, 2013

Engineering News-Record

The Panama Canal Authority, or ACP, says the $5.2bn widening of the Panama Canal is more than 60 percent complete. The first four of 16 gates for the canal's third set of locks marked a construction milestone. Locks are nearly 50 percent finished; concrete work is two-thirds done; and water-saving basins are about 40 percent complete.

C-TPAT Membership: Is it Right for You?

August 30, 2013

Weber Logistics

C-TPAT membership applies to companies that move goods across U.S. borders, either as owners of the goods or logistics providers that manage or execute cargo movements.

Importer Logistics Guide for Southern California Ports: What to Do After Your Product Clears Customs

August 30, 2013

Weber Logistics

This paper provides background and tips for importers to quickly and efficiently move goods off port, to a warehouse, and eventually into the hands of your customers.

Container Port Sector Continues to Be Dynamic, Profitable Despite Many Changes

August 28, 2013

Drewry

Drewry's latest annual report on global and international container terminal operators shows that the sector remains dynamic and profitable, but that numerous changes are also taking place, including the challenge of growth on two fronts - in container demand and in ship sizes.

Project Designed to 'Green' Europe's Freight Terminals and Ports

August 27, 2013

Cordis

Sea and inland navigation ports and freight terminals in Europe are faced with growing energy costs and major political and societal pressure in terms of their environmental performance.

Change Broker Confidentiality Rules or Boot Them, Says Forwarders Group

August 21, 2013

NCBFAA

The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America Inc. has asked Customs and Border Protection to revoke or modify a number of long-standing interpretative rulings that it believes have created an overly strict confidentiality standard. The NCBFAA has requested that CBP adopt a standard that requires brokers to maintain the confidentiality of an importer's "proprietary business information" which is generally defined as information which could harm the importer's competitive position if disclosed.

Percentage of Leased Ocean Containers for 2013 Projected to Fall Below Last Year's Figures

August 19, 2013

Drewry

Drewry's latest Container Leasing report shows that the world's fleet of operationally leased containers grew annually by almost 11 percent throughout 2011-12, although a smaller 6.4 percent is being forecast for 2013, in line with the poorer global trade forecast.

August Merchandise Imports to Show Continuing Increase; Volume for Year Expected to Beat 2012

August 15, 2013

Following negative numbers in four of the last five months, import volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to grow 1.7 percent in August over the same month last year and should continue to see gains through the holiday season and the remainder of 2013, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. The year is expected to end with a 2.4-percent increase over 2012.

Using a 3PL to Simplify Shipments to and From Mexico

August 13, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Third-party logistics companies with experience in Mexico and strong partnerships with leading Mexican carriers and customs brokers can make cross-border shipping a truly seamless activity, says Dennis McCaffrey of XPO Logistics.