Global Logistics

U.S. Ports Upbeat on Container Volumes

May 2, 2017

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.

Rising Airfreight Rates Could Be Sign of Resurgent Global Trade

May 2, 2017

Air Cargo World

Airfreight rates ticked back up again in March, up $0.21 per kilogram, or 6.7 percent over March 2016, as the industry moved out of a seasonal decline in rates that generally follows the holiday surge.

U.S. Officials Say Pirates Have Returned to Waters Off Somalia

May 1, 2017

Los Angeles Times

Pirates have returned to the waters off Somalia, but the spike in attacks on commercial shipping does not yet constitute a trend, senior U.S. officials said last week.

E.U. Banks to Support Green Shipping

April 28, 2017

Maritime Executive

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Dutch bank ABN Amro have signed an agreement to support investments for greening the European shipping fleet.

Disruptive Influences: 20 Tech Companies to Watch

April 27, 2017

CFO

In areas from cyber defense to tax compliance to database management, these 20 companies are changing how businesses operate.

United Airlines and Lufthansa Announce Cargo Joint Venture Agreement

April 26, 2017

United Cargo, Lufthansa Cargo

United Airlines (UAL) and Lufthansa Cargo have signed a joint venture agreement for cargo cooperation on routes between the U.S. and Europe. The partners say they plan to provide a range of benefits to customers by cooperating on capacity and aligning booking and handling processes.

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.

How Fast Fashion Exposes Retailers to Supply Chain Compliance Risks

April 19, 2017

Apparel

Once upon a time, new fashion collections were introduced in the fall and spring. Socialites followed the runway shows to select looks for their charity balls. Families went "back-to-school" wardrobe shopping. Spring looks showcased lightweight fabrics and pastels. A smaller winter show featured cruise wear.

APL Starts First Direct Indonesia-U.S. Trade Lane

April 18, 2017

Maritime Executive

Container shipper APL has started the industry's first direct service from Jakarta, Indonesia, to the U.S., the company announced.

The Brexit Clock Is Ticking. How Should Global Companies Respond?

April 17, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

On March 29, British Prime Minister Theresa May officially set into motion the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union, beginning a two-year period of negotiation and closure. The clock is ticking.

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