Global Logistics

Support Grows to Include Ocean Shipping Emissions in EU CO2-Control Initiative

September 8, 2016

A proposal to include emissions from shipping in the European Union's 2030 emissions reduction target through the E.U. emissions trading system (ETS) has gained cross-party support among members of the E.U. parliament.

Ocean Container Rate Increases on East-West Trades 'Disguise' Industry's 'Fundamental Weakness'

September 8, 2016

American Shipper

The recent increase in container freight rates on major east-west trades is no more than a flimsy disguise for the "fundamental weakness" of the ocean shipping industry, according to ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence provider Xeneta.

Getting Live on ERP in Less than 100 Days - The New Reality

September 7, 2016

NetSuite

Optel Vision Issues Update of Site Server Software

September 7, 2016

Optel Vision

Optel Vision, a provider of inspection and serialization systems for the global pharmaceutical industry, has released version 2.0 of its Open SiteMaster site server software.

Lufthansa Cargo Debuts Online Offering for Standard Shipments

September 6, 2016

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo has created an online offering for standard air cargo.

Where Are All the Holiday Season Imports?

September 6, 2016

Wall Street Journal

This summer, dockworkers, truckers and railroads geared up for a surge of retail goods passing through U.S. ports that hasn't occurred. Imports are flat at major seaports on both coasts heading into peak shipping season, the stretch in late summer and early fall when retailers usually load up on imported toys, clothing and other merchandise to sell to holiday shoppers. If the trend holds, it will be the second year in a row without a traditional peak.

UPS to Begin Series of Rate Increases Sept. 19, 2016

September 6, 2016

UPS

Effective Dec. 26, 2016, the UPS U.S. ground service daily rate will increase by an average net 4.9 percent. Daily rates for UPS U.S. air and international services will increase an average net 4.9 percent. UPS airfreight rates within and between the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, will increase an average net 4.9 percent, also effective Dec. 26, 2016. Further, UPS Freight announced an average net 4.9 percent general rate increase effective Sept. 19, 2016.

How Technology is Reshaping the Modern Supply Chain

September 2, 2016

C3 Solutions

Freightos Enhances Air Cargo Rate Database with WebCargoNet Acquisition

September 2, 2016

Wall Street Journal

Freightos, looking for an edge in the crowded field of tech-driven shipping start-ups, is buying a database of air cargo rates to fill a gap in its new online marketplace.

Complying With China's Mandate to Spray Ships for Zika Mosquitoes Stings U.S. Exporters

September 2, 2016

Wall Street Journal

China's recent move to add the U.S. to a list of Zika-infected countries is worrying U.S. exporters, who fear they will be required to fumigate all containers destined for Chinese ports. The cost to fumigate a container ranges from between $100 and $200.

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