Ocean Transportation

The ROI of Automating Trade Compliance

August 6, 2012

Trade automation software can help reduce total landed costs by streamlining processes and boosting productivity, then a compelling business case for investment can be made in any organization.

Brother Gets Smart About Shipment Tracking

August 3, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

The manufacturer of numerous items, ranging from sewing machines to multifunctional copiers, Brother found paper-based tracking of shipments from Asia to its U.S. destinations was simply inadequate. It made the smart move to a SaaS-based tracking and monitoring solution.

100 Great Supply Chain Partners 2012

August 2, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

While red-carpet treatment is sometimes extended to celebrities who have done little or nothing to deserve it - can you say Kardashian? - most of the time such recognition is reserved for people who have actually achieved something. Often that means they have done something helpful or beneficial for others. And that's the group we celebrate in this, our annual 100 Great Supply Chain Partners issue.

FPS Lanka Launches Weekly Consolidation From Sri Lanka to Maldives

July 31, 2012

Famous Pacific Shipping Lanka Ltd.

Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Lanka Ltd. has launched a weekly ocean consolidation service from Sri Lanka to points throughout the Maldive Islands.

Analysis of State of Logistics Report

July 31, 2012

Rosalyn Wilson, Senior Business Analyst, Delcan

CaroTrans Expands Partnership With Craft in East Coast South America Service

July 30, 2012

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, a non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, is expanding its partnership with Craft Multimodal in the East Coast of South America (ECSA) trade.

CMA CGM Offers New Services to Red Sea, West Africa

July 30, 2012

CMA CGM

CMA CGM has launched a direct service between Asia and the Red Sea. Dubbed REX 2, it replaces the REX 1 service, which had been operated under a vessel-sharing agreement (VSA) with APL until its cessation at the end of June.

Today's Pirates Operate Pretty Much as Always - and Aren't About to Go Away, Prof Says

July 27, 2012

Maritime Executive

High-seas piracy has not changed much in the last 3,000 years and you can bet a keg of rum, a colorful parrot and some buried treasure that pirates will continue to be successful in the 21st Century and beyond, says a Texas A&M University at Galveston professor who has taught a course about pirates covering all time periods and locations in the world.

Freight Forwarders Said to Face 'Lose-Lose' Scenario

July 26, 2012

British International Freight Association

The uncertainty that prevailed in 2011 resulted in a particularly volatile and difficult year for the freight forwarding industry, according to Global Freight Forwarding 2012, the latest report by Transport Intelligence.

Alaska Sues U.S. Over New International Ship Pollution Regulations

July 25, 2012

Maritime Executive

In an effort to prevent higher freight rates and more expensive cruise prices, Alaska has sued to block rules intended to limit pollution from large ships.

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.