Global Logistics

It Remains Unclear How Robust Airfreight Industry Will Be in 2016

May 11, 2016

Already well into the second quarter of 2016, uncertainties remain for how airfreight demand will develop this year.

Some Maritime Shippers Urge Industry to Set Emissions Goals Before Governments Step In

May 11, 2016

Disagreement among nations means no carbon emissions targets have been set for international shipping, but voices from within the industry are calling for global curbs to be set soon, before countries or regional blocs take matters into their own hands.

Continued Reduction in Orders for Tanker Vessels Could Help Industry Recover

May 10, 2016

Drewry

Newbuilding orders of tanker ships have seen a sharp reduction, but the slowing trend needs to be sustained for the longer-term health of the market, according to the latest edition of the Tanker Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Amazon's Latest Hat: A Freight Forwarder From China

May 9, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Is there any aspect of the e-commerce buying experience that Amazon.com Inc. doesn't want to directly control?

What Changes Will 3D Printing Bring to Logistics Industry - and How Drastic Will They Be?

May 6, 2016

Air Cargo World

To some in the airfreight business, 3D printing threatens disruptive changes for the logistics status quo. Others are not sure of its impact. There is no question that changes will occur - what is difficult to predict is the scale of the disruption, the forms it will take, and the timeline for the full impact to be felt.

Will We See the 'Uberization' of Logistics?

May 6, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The ride-sharing service Uber is threatening to disrupt, if not dismantle, the taxi business. Will it do the same to the package-delivery sector?

Wavelink Issues New Release of Velocity With Mobile Support

May 5, 2016

Wavelink

Wavelink has released version 1.2 of Velocity, its software platform for warehouse management.

Challenges in Dry Bulk Shipping Will Result in Freight Rates Lower Than Last Year's

May 5, 2016

Drewry

Drewry forecasts dry bulk freight rates in 2016 will be, on average, lower than in 2015, as the medium-to-long term fundamentals for dry bulk shipping will remain challenging, according to the latest edition of the Dry Bulk Forecaster report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Shift From Airfreight to Seafreight in Perishables Shipping Said to Be Exaggerated

May 4, 2016

Air Cargo World

Isn't modal shift toward the ocean, using "hibernation technology" inside sea containers, supposed to be the scourge of the perishable air cargo industry?

LNG Vessel Owners' Earnings Hopes Hinge on More U.S. Liquefaction Plants Coming Online

May 3, 2016

Drewry

LNG shipowners will have to wait until 2018 for earnings to improve, when the majority of new U.S. plants are expected to come online, according to the latest edition of the LNG Forecaster report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

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