Ocean Transportation

AAPA, MarAd Complete First Module of Port Planning and Investment Toolkit

November 26, 2014

American Association of Port Authorities

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has joined the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, PFM Group and other port industry experts in creating the first section of a new manual to aid U.S. port authorities in planning and paying for critical infrastructure projects.

Big Ships, Big Challenges: The Impact of Mega Container Vessels on U.S. Port Authorities

November 20, 2014

Port of Long Beach

North America Weather to Determine Future of LPG Shipping, Study Suggests

November 20, 2014

Drewry

LPG exports are so dependent on the severity of winter in North America that all eyes are on the weather, as it hit demand for very large gas carriers (VLGCs) last year, according to the latest edition of the LPG Forecaster, published by shipping consultancy Drewry.

Matson to Acquire Alaska Operations of Horizon Lines

November 19, 2014

Matson Inc.

Matson Inc. has agreed to acquire the Alaska operations and other non-Hawaii business liabilities of Horizon Lines Inc.

Expansion of China's Methanol Production Presents Mixed Export-Import Picture, Study Suggests

November 17, 2014

Drewry

Soaring Chinese methanol expansion will boost demand for chemical tanker shipping on intra-Asia export trades out of China but check import traffic, according to the latest edition of the Chemical Forecaster, published by shipping consultancy Drewry.

Quality, Performance Varies Widely at Container Ports, Study Finds

November 13, 2014

Drewry

The operational performance of the world's container terminals shows wide variation depending on location, terminal size and traffic type, according to the Container Terminal Capacity and Performance Benchmarks report published by shipping consultancy Drewry.

Retail Imports Set Records Despite Ongoing West Coast Port Issues

November 13, 2014

NRF

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to slow down this month following record levels seen in September and October as retailers rushed to bring merchandise into the country ahead of a possible shutdown of West Coast ports, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Environmental Group Urges China to Create Maritime Emission Control Areas

November 11, 2014

Maritime Executive

New York-based Natural Resources Defense Council has released a report on air pollution in China citing shipping as a major contributor and recommending the introduction of emission control areas.

Shipping Lines Rewriting Contracts to Protect Against Problems Caused by Ebola

November 10, 2014

Maritime Executive

As Ebola persists in West Africa, shipping lines and traders are tweaking their contracts to protect themselves if the disease puts crews at risk of infection or prevents vessels calling at affected ports.

A Supply-Chain Made of Paper: Is It Sustainable?

November 3, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Don't tell anyone, but deep into the Electronic Age, we're still using paper.

Ocean Transportation

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding ocean transportation and its impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering container shipments in a more efficient manner than ever before using new services and technologies that provide information en route - allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As ocean cargo services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using ocean shipping solutions to power their supply chains.