Global Logistics

More Piracy Near Philippines Forces Ships To Change Routes

January 27, 2017

A surge in piracy to the west of the Philippines is forcing shipowners to divert vessels through other waters, increasing costs and extending the time it takes to transport goods such as Australian iron ore to key Asian destinations, according to Reuters.

Hyperloop Cargo Transit Could Be Coming Soon To European Cities

January 26, 2017

Industryweek

A U.S. startup pursuing Elon Musk's vision for near-supersonic rail transport announced an agreement on a feasibility study for a hyperloop system connecting two European cities.

Container Shipping Market Uncertain For 2017, Analysts Say

January 26, 2017

Material Handling & Logistics

Although rates have risen from the historic lows of early 2016, uncertainty for the global container shipping market in 2017 will be uncertain, according to Xeneta, a company that provides market intelligence platform for containerized ocean freight.

Adding Value to an Organization: Integrating a Logistics Center of Excellence

January 25, 2017

Geodis

Drewry: Yang Ming Is Most 'Debt-Burdened' Container Line

January 25, 2017

Maritime Executive

Drewry Financial Research said last week that after the collapse of Hanjin Shipping last fall, Taiwanese carrier Yang Ming has taken pole position as the most debt-burdened container line in the industry.

DHL Launches Virtual Freight Marketplace CILLOX

January 25, 2017

Air Cargo World

DHL has announced the market launch of CILLOX, the online platform that matches full truck load (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments with available transportation providers.

8 Methods that Improve Forecasting Accuracy

January 24, 2017

Logility

Airbus To Develop 'Flying Car' To Carry Cargo

January 24, 2017

Supply Management

European aerospace giant Airbus has unveiled plans to develop a "flying car" to function as an aerial taxi and carry cargo.

The Sentient Supply Chain

January 23, 2017

TransVoyant

Maritime Analysts: Less Pain, Not Much Gain For Dry Bulk

January 23, 2017

Maritime Executive

The dry bulk market's strong end to 2016 is unlikely to last long into 2017, according to the latest research from Maritime Strategies International. In its latest quarterly dry bulk market report, MSI predicts a depressed year for rates in 2017, a year marked by multiple risks to recovery.

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