Ocean Transportation

MSC Introduces Instant Quote Function for Online Cargo Bookings

July 2, 2020

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has upgraded its e-business platform myMSC with the addition of a new online Instant Quote function.

Commodity Freighters Are Shrugging Off COVID-19 for Now

July 2, 2020

Bloomberg

The cost of moving commodities like coal and iron ore across the world’s oceans is surging as China lifts cargo purchases. Whether the rally will withstand the economic aftershocks of the coronavirus is a thornier question.

Urged by Trump to Decouple, U.S. Companies Want More China Faster

June 29, 2020

Bloomberg

Just as President Trump urges American companies to ditch China, many of them can’t get more of China fast enough.

One Network Enterprises and PSA Cargo Solutions Partner to Expand Services for Global Terminal Operations

June 16, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

One Network Enterprises, a provider of solutions for autonomous supply chain management, and PSA Cargo Solutions, a unit of global port group PSA International, announced a strategic partnership to expand services for Global Terminal Operations and Logistics.

At Ag Exporters’ Meeting, the Chassis Debate Rages On

June 15, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Ocean carriers, shippers and truckers can’t stop bickering over an issue that has plagued the transportation industry for years, and shows no sign of being easily solved: the ownership and management of chassis.

Russia Plans to Overhaul the Northern Sea Route. Here's a Brief Overview.

June 12, 2020

Anna Sindjajeva, SCB Contributor

The Northern Sea Route has been deemed a potential alternative to routes crossing the Suez or Panama canals, potentially cutting distances up to 45%.

ZIM Introduces eZ Quote, A Digital Service for Instant Spot Quoting & Booking

June 9, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

ZIM, a shipping solutions provider, has recently launched eZ Quote, a new digital service which enables new and existing customers to receive online spot quotes as well book their shipment with guaranteed space on board the designated vessel.

Streamline ERP Integrates with INTTRA by E2Open to Offer Real-Time Supply Chain Management

June 9, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Streamline, a cloud-based ERP software company, recently announced it has partnered with INTTRA by E2open, a neutral digital network and information provider for the the ocean shipping industry, to offer its full-featured shipping ERP application to INTTRA’s Ocean Carriers for NVOCCs, shippers and freight forwarders.

U.S. Exporters Complain of Being 'Blanked' by Ocean Carriers

June 8, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

As if the global economic downturn weren’t bad enough, U.S. exporters are confronted by a raft of vessel cancellations that hinder their ability to fulfill what overseas sales they’re still able to make.

Oil Tankers Are Queuing Off China's Coast in Rapid Rebound

June 2, 2020

Bloomberg

Queues of tankers have formed off China’s busiest oil ports as the vessels wait to offload crude for refineries that are quickly ramping up production amid a rapid rebound in fuel demand.

Ocean Transportation

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