Global Logistics

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

September 2, 2016

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.

Hanjin Collapse Sends Shock Waves Globally - and Spot Rates Soaring

September 2, 2016

Drewry

Spot container freight rates on the major routes from Asia soared by up to 42 percent following the collapse of Hanjin Shipping, data from the World Container Index reveals.

Hanjin Shipping Sails Toward Biggest Ocean Line Bankruptcy Ever

September 2, 2016

Maritime Executive

Hanjin Shipping has elected to file for court receivership, the first step towards what will be the largest container line bankruptcy in history - six times larger than the collapse of United States Lines three decades ago, the previous record holder.

Adopting Next Generation Labeling Technology Enhances Enterprise Agility and Reduces Costs

September 1, 2016

NiceLabel

Leveraging Lean Six Sigma Tools in LMS Implementations

September 1, 2016

enVista

Reefer, Tank Sectors Only Bright Spots in Global Leases of Container Equipment

August 31, 2016

Drewry

Following markedly slow growth of just 3.5 percent in 2015 due to decreased rental demand, the global leased container equipment operating fleet is forecast to increase by little more than 1 percent in 2016, according to the latest edition of the Container Leasing Industry Annual Report 2016, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Supply Chain Disruptions and Risk Still Looming: How to Create a More Resilient Supply Chain

August 30, 2016

Amber Road

IAG Cargo Upgrades European Freight Operation

August 30, 2016

IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo has begun two new short-haul freight services. It has launched service between Madrid and Amsterdam, to enable easier access for shipments between Amsterdam and Latin America.

Running Your Supply Chain with Greater Efficiency

August 29, 2016

Amber Road

APL Logistics Inks New Joint Venture in Oman

August 29, 2016

APL Logistics Ltd.

APL Logistics Ltd. has entered into a joint venture with Arab Global Logistics LLC in Oman.

Global Logistics

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