Global Logistics

Janam Launches New Rugged Touch Computer With Windows 10

September 22, 2016

The Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise operating system is now available on the XT2 rugged touch computers of Janam Technologies LLC.

Judge Orders Hanjin to Sell Ships, Return Chartered Vessels

September 22, 2016

Maritime Executive

Hanjin Shipping has to return chartered-in ships to owners and to sell as much of its own fleet as it can, a South Korean bankruptcy judge said Monday.

Retail Group Wants U.S. Government to Help Solve Problems in Wake of Hanjin Bankruptcy

September 22, 2016

NRF

The recent bankruptcy of South Korean ocean carrier Hanjin Shipping is causing "widespread disruptions" to supply chains across the country, according to the National Retail Federation, which wants the U.S. government to step in.

Ubiqconn Develops Rugged All-in-One Vehicle Computer

September 21, 2016

Ubiqconn

Ubiqconn has developed an all-in-one vehicle terminal for truck fleet management, asset management and electronic logging device (ELD) applications.

DHL Opens New Service Center in Seattle

September 20, 2016

DHL

DHL has expanded operations in Seattle with the opening of a new service center.

Global Marine Underwriting Premiums Down 10.5 Percent Last Year

September 20, 2016

IUMI

Global marine underwriting premiums last year amounted to $29.9bn, a 10.5 percent reduction on the 2014 figure, according to annual statistical report from IUMI, the International Union of Marine Insurance.

AA Cargo Launches New Service From L.A. to Hong Kong

September 19, 2016

American Airlines Cargo

American Airlines Cargo has launched a daily nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Hong Kong.

Hanjin Woes: Cargo Transportation Prices & the Interrupted Supply Chain

September 19, 2016

IBIS World

The world's seventh-largest deep sea cargo transportation carrier, Hanjin Shipping, filed for court receivership - a form of bankruptcy protection - on Aug. 31. Chaos has promptly ensued in a number of markets, and it won't end any time soon, according to Ashley Cruz, IBIS World Procurement Research Analyst.

The Painful Lessons of the Hanjin Bankruptcy

September 19, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Having weathered numerous downturns in the past, major container lines might have thought they were immune from the laws of supply and demand. Now they know better.

'Fully Autonomous' Ocean Vessels Will Still Rely on Humans, Study Finds

September 16, 2016

Maritime Executive

Research in the design and development of fully autonomous and unmanned merchant vessels could reduce human error and provide financial savings through crew salaries and the omission of crew accommodation. However, these vessels, monitored from land, will require high-quality and reliable communication systems between the unmanned ship and shore. The communication systems are critical for safety and security and will come at a high cost.

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