Ocean Transportation

Mastering the Complexities of Global Trade

January 7, 2013

Scott Byrnes, Anthony Hardenburgh, Ty Bordner and Stephanie Miles, Amber Road

The Realities of Reverse Logistics

January 7, 2013

Irv Grossman, vice president of the Supply Chain Operations Practice of Chainalytics, offers guidance on how companies can stop thinking of reverse logistics as an inevitable burden, and begin approaching it strategically.

Logistics Networks Form ELITE to Represent Independent Forwarders

January 4, 2013

Elite Association of Logistics Networks

A new industry body has been formed to represent the independent freight-forwarding sector, with creation of the Elite Association of Logistics Networks.

UK Government Postpones Action on Aviation, Ocean Shipping Carbon Emissions

January 4, 2013

Maritime Executive

The UK government will defer a decision on whether to include international aviation and shipping emissions in carbon budgets until the setting of the fifth carbon budget in 2016, by which point there should be more clarity on how aviation emissions will be tackled at an EU and global level.

DB Schenker Adds Lead Logistics Services; Expands in U.K.

January 3, 2013

DB Schenker Logistics

DB Schenker Logistics has broadened its product portfolio with addition of a lead logistics service.

Environmental Impact of Panama Canal Expansion on U.S. Ports Remains Unclear

January 3, 2013

Environmental Defense Fund

The current expansion of the Panama Canal, expected to be completed by early 2015, creates tremendous opportunities for the global freight transportation industry and may have significant effects on many ports in the United States, particularly in Houston and other Gulf areas. The environmental implications of the expansion are less clear.

New KPIs Reflect Changes in Logistics Management Solutions

January 2, 2013

Stephanie Miles, Sr. Vice President Commercial Services, Amber Road

Flexibility and Predictability are 'Must Haves' for Abercrombie & Fitch Supply Chain

January 2, 2013

Larry Grischow, Vice President of Supply Chain, Abercrombie & Fitch

Something Old, Something New: Dow Applies S&OP to Logistics Planning

December 28, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

A familiar concept is extended into the logistics arena, to help Dow Chemical Co. forecast both short- and long-term capacity requirements for transportation services.

Dow's European Chemical Supply Chain Turns Green

December 21, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Working closely with Haesaerts Intermodal and Procter & Gamble, Dow Chemical Co. implemented a multifaceted plan for significantly reducing its carbon footprint caused by the movement of a crucial chemical from France to Russia.

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.