Ocean Transportation

There Aren’t Enough Containers to Keep World Trade Flowing

March 19, 2020

A shipping container shortage that’s left everything from Thai curry to Canadian peas idling in ports may be about to get a whole lot worse as China steps up its precautions on incoming vessels.

Warning Bells Sound for U.S. Economy As Virus Squeezes Ports

March 12, 2020

Bloomberg

While the global economy is reeling from the spreading coronavirus, seaports — which handle a hefty 90% of all world shipping — are a bellwether for trade.

TMS Tool Solves Mystery of Marine Terminals

March 4, 2020

Ports America

Challenge: In order to meet demands for distribution and service, motor carriers representing beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) required increased visibility into container availability at marine terminals.

Commodity Shippers Face ‘Crisis in Demand’ on Virus Outbreak

February 7, 2020

Bloomberg

The spreading health emergency in Asia’s top economy has sent shock waves through raw material markets and the companies that ferry goods across the world’s oceans.

Maersk Line Announces Partnership with Portrix Logistic Software

February 6, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Maersk Line, a container shipping company, recently partnered with Portrix Logistic Software to integrate spot pricing into PLS’ market leading Global Price Management software solution.

CakeBoxx Technologies Announces ‘ThermoBoxx’ Two-piece Reefer Containers

January 30, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Shipping container manufacturer CakeBoxx Technologies recently announced the introduction of their new ‘ThermoBoxx’ refrigerated containers.

EDITOR'S Q&A

Port of Oakland Outlook: A Conversation With New Executive Director

January 2, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In naming new executive director Danny Wan, the Port of Oakland drew from among its ranks — Wan has served for 13 years in a variety of advisory and executive management roles, including port attorney. In this conversation with SupplyChainBrain, he outlines his vision of the port’s future.

Maersk launches “Captain Peter,” a New visibility Tool

December 16, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Maersk has released its revamped Remote Container Management platform featuring the virtual assistant Captain Peter. Captain Peter keeps an eye on the container’s temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels, and notifies the customer if something needs attention.

VesselsValue Launches Next Generation of Automated Vessel Valuations with Idwal Marine

November 26, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

VesselsValue, in partnership with Idwal Marine, recently announced the launch of automated Condition Adjusted Values.

CargoSmart Launches IoT-enabled “ CargoSmart Connected Reefer Solution”

November 20, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

CargoSmart Limited announced its brand-new CargoSmart Connected Reefer Solution, a one-stop reefer cargo management solution for ocean carriers and shippers.

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.