Global Logistics

Obama Calls for More Enforcement on Trade Deals

October 10, 2016

The Obama administration has used a flurry of tough-sounding trade enforcement announcements in recent weeks to counter complaints from the left and right that free trade is not fair trade - and to assist President Obama in the struggle to win approval of his trade pact with 11 Pacific Rim nations.

Southwest Airlines Prepares to Haul International Cargo

October 10, 2016

American Shipper

Southwest Airlines will haul cargo on international flights for the first time one year from now, according to Wally Devereaux, senior director of cargo and charters.

Hanjin Failure Leaves Thousands of Containers, Chassis Stranded at L.A., Long Beach Ports

October 5, 2016

American Shipper

The Hanjin bankruptcy has created a shortage of chassis in Southern California at the busiest time of year for many shippers and their truckers.

IAG Cargo Launches Emergency Shipment Service

October 4, 2016

IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo has launched Critical, an emergency shipment service.

Qualified Ocean Carriers Can Now Pre-Clear Customs Day in Advance of Arrival in Port

October 4, 2016

Maritime Executive

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has expanded its fast clearance plan for ocean freight, the Advanced Qualified Unloading Approval (AQUA Lane) program, which started with a pilot test in four ports late last year.

Take Supply Chain Issues New Version of Data-Capture App

October 3, 2016

Take Supply Chain

Take Supply Chain has enhanced its OneSCM software platform with the launch of OneSCM Intelligent Data Capture.

SAP, UPS Integrate 3D Printing, Logistics Network

October 3, 2016

SAP

SAP SE has agreed to integrate its supply-chain software with the logistics network and 3D printing technology of UPS.

Ocean Transportation Remains 'Too Manual, Inefficient and Opaque'

October 3, 2016

Maritime Executive

While sensor-laden containers, smart ships and 3D printing have grabbed the headlines, the start-ups making the biggest inroads are those working on something more basic - streamlining the interaction between shippers, freight forwarders and those actually transporting the goods.

Confidence in Ocean Transportation Industry Begins to Resurface

September 30, 2016

Transport Intelligence

A weak trend of improvement in the Stifel Logistics Confidence Index is evident, though the Index is still short of the neutral 50 point mark.

AA Cargo Seeks Pharma Handling Certification From IATA

September 29, 2016

American Airlines Cargo

American Airlines Cargo has signed with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to obtain certification for the handling of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products.

Global Logistics

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