Ocean Transportation

Lenovo's Key To Boosting Market Share: Become 'Amazon-Like'

January 23, 2017

Lenovo Group Ltd. is the world's leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of personal computers. So why is it determined to overhaul the way it sells and markets product?

China, Vietnam Pledge South China Sea Peace

January 19, 2017

Maritime Executive

China and Vietnam have issued a joint statement pledging to manage their maritime differences and safeguard peace in the South China Sea.

SM Group Launches Container Line At Former Hanjin Shipping Office

January 17, 2017

Maritime Executive

Korean construction firm SM Group has launched a new container carrier, SM Line, based on the carrier business of Hanjin Shipping.

Two Asian Shipyards To Close, More Could Follow

January 13, 2017

Maritime Executive

Singapore-based offshore services company Vallianz has closed its repair and maintenance shipyard in Singapore, and the move will soon be followed by another closure in the region when Hyundai Heavy Industries closes its Gunsan yard.

South Korean Shipyards Suffer 13-Year Low

January 11, 2017

Maritime Executive

The order backlog held by South Korean shipyards fell to the lowest level in over 13 years in December, according to Clarkson Research Services data.

World's First Hybrid Trimaran Vessels Ordered

January 9, 2017

Maritime Executive

Dutch shipbuilder Veka Group is building two hybrid trimarans for transporting personnel and freight to offshore wind farms. The company claims that the vessels will be the first hybrid trimarans in the world.

Maersk, Alibaba Team Up to Offer Online Booking of Ship Places

January 9, 2017

The New York Times

Maersk, the world's largest container shipping line, has teamed up with Alibaba to allow customers to reserve space on its vessels through the Chinese company, illustrating growing cooperation between e-commerce and logistics firms.

Shipping Authority to Test Onboard IoT Marine Equipment

January 3, 2017

Maritime Executive

This year, a number of Danish organizations will be running a pilot Internet of Things project to test the collection of real-time data from equipment onboard ships. The Aalborg-based company GateHouse is behind the pilot project, and a number of other companies including the shipowner Uni-Tankers, Logimatic and the Danish Maritime Authority will contribute to the testing of the new technology.

5 Worst Practices for Managing Global Freight

January 1, 2017

Phil Marlowe, President, Acuitive Solutions

Sri Lanka and China to Develop Southern Port

December 28, 2016

Maritime Executive

Sri Lanka will take part in a joint venture with China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited to develop a port in its south, where China has also been offered an investment zone.

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.