Global Logistics

Rates for Very Large Gas Carriers Likely to Remain Under Pressure

August 24, 2016

A wave of cargo cancellations from the U.S. is putting additional pressure on Very Large Gas Carrier rates, according to the latest edition of the LPG Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Orbweaver Releases E-Commerce App for Electronics Manufacturers

August 23, 2016

Orbweaver Sourcing LLC

Orbweaver Sourcing LLC, provider of applications for real-time supply-chain integration to the electronics manufacturing industry, has released Orbweaver Accelerate.

Seko Logistics Adds E-Commerce Warehousing Capacity in Hong Kong

August 23, 2016

Seko Logistics

Seko Logistics has added 100,000 square feet of warehousing and fulfillment capacity in Hong Kong.

Yusen Logistics Expands Airfreight Forwarding Network in Mexico

August 23, 2016

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics has expanded its airfreight forwarding network in Mexico, with the addition of a branch in Guadalajara.

Yusen Logistics Sets up Temp-Controlled D.C. in Cambodia

August 18, 2016

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. has established a temperature-controlled distribution center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Slowdown Seen in Crude Oil Shipping

August 18, 2016

Drewry

A steep rise in refinery capacity in the Middle East, the world's crude oil production hub, will diminish oil trade growth and with it prospects for tanker shipping, according to the latest edition of the Tanker Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Airfeight Trade Group Demands Immediate Lithium-Battery Regulation and Enforcement

August 18, 2016

Air Cargo World

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is tired of waiting for regulation and is turning up the heat on the lithium battery issue. Lack of regulation and enforcement in the lithium-ion battery supply chain poses serious security threats, IATA warned in a letter to Ministers of Trade, Industry and Transport, and Directors of Civil Aviation of the world's largest lithium battery manufacturing and export countries.

Dachser Expands Warehouse Capacity in Europe

August 17, 2016

Dachser SE

Dachser SE is building new warehouse facilities in Austria, France and Germany.

Vizient Unveils Supply Chain Analytics Platform for Healthcare

August 15, 2016

Vizient Inc.

Vizient Inc. has developed Vizient Savings Actualyzer, a supply-chain analytics platform for the healthcare industry.

Retail Copes With Changes Taking Place in Every Aspect of the Industry

August 15, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Leaders have to be nimble and agile if they are to keep on top of the evolution, particularly in the technology arena, that is roiling their vertical.

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