Ocean Transportation

Change Is Coming to India's Congested and Undeveloped Seaports and Terminals

September 27, 2012

India is changing, growing and shifting its weight in anticipation of greater maritime independence as a result of much-needed port and terminal development.

DB Schenker Logistics Opens Office in Sochi, Russia

September 27, 2012

DB Schenker

DB Schenker Logistics has opened an office in Sochi, Russia, host city of the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Report Raps Under-Investing in U.S. Airport, Marine Port and Inland Waterway Infrastructure

September 24, 2012

ASCE

Aging infrastructure for marine ports, inland waterways and airports threatens more than a million U.S. jobs according to a new Failure to Act report from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

Logistics Management for Mining Companies: Fine Tuning a Neglected Function Can Drive Profit, Service Excellence

September 24, 2012

PLS Logistics Services

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) who specialize in industrial freight can provide targeted solutions that reduce operating costs and improve service levels.

Is Port-Based Ballast Water Treatment Just A Dream?

September 20, 2012

The Maritime Executive

Despite pending regulations, most shipowners have refused to commit to an onboard ballast water treatment system. Yet port-based treatment has the potential to be a temporary or even permanent solution.

Rising Export Volumes Spur Inland Port Development Across the U.S.

September 19, 2012

Jones Lang LaSalle

The growth of U.S. exports, especially to countries such as China, has put a spotlight on the need for strategic inland ports across the United States, according to Jones Lang LaSalle. Inland ports, which traditionally focus on moving and handling imports, are also facilitating the effective movement of goods outside the U.S.

U.S. Vessel Imports are Down 3 Percent from July to August

September 19, 2012

Zepol

Zepol Corporation, the leading trade intelligence company,reports that U.S. import shipment volume for August, measured in TEUs, is down from July by 3 percent and 0.3 percent from August 2011. It's unusual to see a drop in imports from July to August, since the trend for the past three years has been a spike in the month of August. In 2010 and 2011, August was actually the peak month of the year for TEU imports.

Global Seaport Terminal Operators Remain Dynamic, Report Finds

September 17, 2012

Drewry Maritime Research

Drewry Maritime Research's latest Annual Review of Global Container Terminal Operators report shows that whilst some things have remained the same, others have changed significantly with more change to come.

APL Logistics Debuts Racks for Moving Finished Vehicles

September 17, 2012

APL Logistics

APL Logistics has introduced AutoDirect, a service that uses flexible, secure racks to transport finished vehicles from door to door.

Retail Container Imports to Increase 8.5 Percent in September; Strong Holiday Numbers Ahead?

September 13, 2012

National Retail Federation

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 8.5 percent in September compared with the same month last year, and strong increases are expected into the holiday season despite talk of a possible strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

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.