Global Logistics

In 2016, U.S. Seaports May See Modest Growth in Container Imports

December 21, 2015

Container volume at U.S. ports is expected to grow next year, but at a slower rate of three to four percent, down from five percent in 2015, says ratings company Moody's.

Sluggish Air Cargo Market Expected in 2016

December 21, 2015

Air Cargo World

As we draw toward a close of a volatile 2015 that saw airfreight demand skyrocket in the early months only to cool down and stagnate for much of the rest of the year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is predicting continued sluggishness for most of 2016, thanks to continued weak growth in world trade, a slowdown in China, falling commodity prices, and an expected interest rate hike in the United States.

A Dose of Reality: U.S. Army Revamps the Forecast to Reflect Actual Demand

December 18, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Inspired by practices in the private sector, the Army Materiel Command division embraces the concept of integrated business planning - and ends up saving billions of dollars in inventory expense.

Aljex Software Integrates With Post.Bid.Ship

December 17, 2015

Aljex Softwarev

Aljex Software, a vendor of applications for brokers, third-party logistics providers, carriers and other transportation companies, has integrated with Post.Bid.Ship, the transportation marketplace which allows shippers and brokers to offer loads, and carriers to bid on them.

FourKites Expands Platform With Driver FlipPhone Tracking

December 17, 2015

FourKites

FourKites has expanded its supply-chain visibility software platform to include real-time tracking of flip phones and other non-smartphones.

Merger of Chinese Ocean Lines to Create World's Fourth-Largest Container Shipping Company

December 17, 2015

Maritime Executive

China's cabinet has approved the merger of its two biggest shipping conglomerates, China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) and China Shipping Group Company (parent of CSCL), in the government's latest effort to make the industry more competitive globally.

Freightview Unveils Chrome App for Shipment Management

December 15, 2015

Freightview

Freightview, online freight-management software for small and medium-sized businesses, has launched a Google Chrome app.

ALK Adds Map Overlays to Improve Route Planning

December 15, 2015

ALK Technologies

ALK Technologies has enhanced its ALK Maps software with new overlays that allow for improved route planning.

U.S. Ports See Final Surge Before St. Lawrence Seaway Season Closes

December 15, 2015

Chamber of Marine Commerce

The number of vessels in the Great Lakes-Seaway system exceeds the five-year average as ships deliver much-needed supplies and make a final push to export grain before the St. Lawrence Seaway closes Dec. 30.

Retailers Say Imports Will Finish Strong Despite Sluggish Holiday Sales

December 15, 2015

Wall Street Journal

Retailers predict import volumes at the nation's major container ports will finish the year on a high note despite weak demand during this year's traditional peak shipping season.

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