Global Logistics

Change Broker Confidentiality Rules or Boot Them, Says Forwarders Group

August 21, 2013

The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America Inc. has asked Customs and Border Protection to revoke or modify a number of long-standing interpretative rulings that it believes have created an overly strict confidentiality standard. The NCBFAA has requested that CBP adopt a standard that requires brokers to maintain the confidentiality of an importer's "proprietary business information" which is generally defined as information which could harm the importer's competitive position if disclosed.

Ingram Micro Inks Deal With SquareTrade for Mobile Device Protection

August 20, 2013

Ingram Micro Inc.

Ingram Micro Inc., the wholesale distributor of technology equipment and provider of supporting logistics services, has entered into a multi-year agreement with SquareTrade.

Ryder Debuts Transportation Services for Oil and Gas Industry

August 20, 2013

Ryder System Inc.

Ryder System Inc. is introducing new transportation and logistics services for the oil and gas industry.

Most Organizations Lack 'Mature' Supply Chain Risk Management Practices, Study Finds

August 20, 2013

Canadian Underwriter

Only 41 percent of companies surveyed are considered to have "mature" supply chain risk management processes, but nearly four in five mitigate against disruptions by implementing a dual sourcing strategy, according to a recent report.

Percentage of Leased Ocean Containers for 2013 Projected to Fall Below Last Year's Figures

August 19, 2013

Drewry

Drewry's latest Container Leasing report shows that the world's fleet of operationally leased containers grew annually by almost 11 percent throughout 2011-12, although a smaller 6.4 percent is being forecast for 2013, in line with the poorer global trade forecast.

Look Who's Growing - Not Emerging Markets But the Older Economies

August 16, 2013

The New York Times

The balance of world economic growth is tipping in another direction. Just as economists have begun lowering their forecasts for China and many other developing economies, the American economy is bouncing back. Japan appears to have turned a corner and is ending almost two decades of grinding deflation. Economic data out of Europe on Wednesday provided the first solid indication that many countries in the euro zone may be escaping the clutches of recession.

Terrorist Threat to Ocean Cargo Industry Said to Be Growing More Likely

August 15, 2013

Maritime Executive

A maritime attack from Al-Qaeda or other affiliate terrorist groups is now increasingly likely, maritime security firm Gulf of Aden Group Transits (GoAGT) has warned.

August Merchandise Imports to Show Continuing Increase; Volume for Year Expected to Beat 2012

August 15, 2013

Following negative numbers in four of the last five months, import volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to grow 1.7 percent in August over the same month last year and should continue to see gains through the holiday season and the remainder of 2013, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. The year is expected to end with a 2.4-percent increase over 2012.

Glut of Vessels, High Fuel Prices to Lead to Global Shipping Industry Decline, Report Says

August 14, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

In the coming years, the global shipping industry is expected to decline by five percent to 10 percent, according to Global Shipping Industry 2013 - Forecast, Trends and Opportunities, a report from Taiyou Research.

Meeting Customer Expectations No. 1 Logistics Objective, Survey Finds

August 14, 2013

Arabian Supply Chain

Logistics complexity - in the form of fragmented channels, increased product variations, and consumer demand for customized solutions - has been increasing, according to a global study published by BVL International, a worldwide supply chain and logistics membership organization.

Global Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding global logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods faster and farther around the world than ever before through global logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during global shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As transportation and distribution services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using global logistics solutions to power their supply chains.