Global Logistics

Small Chinese Shippers From Troubled Ports Seen Aiding North Korea Trade

January 25, 2018

Some of the Chinese ships U.S. authorities allege have helped North Korea evade trade sanctions sailed from ports like this, in Linhai, China, a depressed shipbuilding town.

Citing Bomb Risk, TSA Mandates Additional Security on Middle East Airfreight

January 24, 2018

Air Cargo World

Citing the increased threat of a bomb being smuggled on board an aircraft bound for the United States, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued on Monday an emergency order requiring stricter scrutiny of air cargo.

The Art of Inbound: 11 Ways to Save Money and Increase Efficiencies on Your Inbound Freight

January 22, 2018

Kuebix

Where Will Companies Find Their Future I.T. Expertise?

January 22, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

We love to complain about the shortcomings of tech support. But how would we feel about a worldwide shortage of I.T. talent?

Report: Asian Piracy Grew 19 Percent in 2017

January 22, 2018

Maritime Executive

The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) has released its annual report for 2017 highlighting that there was a 19 percent increase in the number of incidents over 2016 figures.

Maersk and IBM Expand Blockchain Offerings

January 18, 2018

Maritime Executive

A.P. Moller-Maersk and IBM have announced their intent to establish a joint venture to offer blockchain technology to the global shipping industry. The jointly developed platform will be built on open standards and will address the need to provide more transparency and simplicity in the movement of goods across borders and trading zones.

GM, DHL Use a Chinese Plant to Lead Manufacturing Change

January 18, 2018

Reuters

Inside General Motors Co’s vehicle assembly plant in this southern China city, many workers wear the red-and-yellow uniforms of DHL, the logistics company.

Five Global Shipping Trends to Watch This Year

January 16, 2018

Maritime Executive

Overall, 2017 was a good year for the ocean shipping industry. Operating margins for most carriers improved, driven by robust demand, positive inventory developments and higher rate levels.

Best Practices for Logistics Leaders in 2018

January 12, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Demand for logistics services is strong. But the industry can’t turn its back on the challenges of the coming year.

Boeing Unveils Prototype for Unmanned Electric Cargo Air Vehicle

January 12, 2018

Reuters

Boeing Co this week unveiled a prototype for an unmanned electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing cargo air vehicle (CAV) that the planemaker said will be used to test it’s autonomous technology.

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