Ocean Transportation

Advice for Shippers Facing Rising Freight Rates in 2017

October 17, 2016

A message to shippers who have been paying rock-bottom rates for truck transport over the last couple of years: next year, that ride is likely to come to an end.

Peak Season Impact of Hanjin Shutdown Remains Unclear

October 14, 2016

MultiChannel Merchant

More than a month after major Korean freighter line Hanjin shut down due to financial issues, the effects are still being felt by retailers in terms of shipment delays from Asia.

ONR Begins World's Largest Unmanned Naval Systems Exercise

October 14, 2016

Maritime Executive

This week, the world's largest exercise for unmanned vehicles in the marine environment begins in waters off north-west Scotland, according to the United States Navy's Office of Naval Research.

Panama Canal's Corozal Terminal Moves Forward

October 13, 2016

Maritime Executive

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has issued a request for proposals to the four pre-qualified port operators selected to compete for the concession to design, develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain a container terminal located near Corozal, in the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal.

No Relief for Multipurpose Shipping Until 2018, Report Says

October 11, 2016

Drewry Maritime Research

The last three months have been some of the worst the multipurpose and project carrier sector has endured in years. The breakbulk and project cargo sector remain weak, with little suggestion that volumes will improve significantly until the end of 2017, according to a recent report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Hanjin Crisis Spikes Air Shipments, But Not on Global Scale

October 11, 2016

Air Cargo World

Amidst shockwaves emanating from last month's news of the bankruptcy filing of Hanjin Shipping came speculation of a potential silver lining for air cargo carriers. Would the scramble for cargo originally booked on Hanjin vessels provide a windfall for airlines, with a surge in demand to drive up rates and yields?

CaroTrans Launches Atlanta-Nhava Sheva Service in Response to Market Demand

October 10, 2016

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, a global non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has begun a direct, weekly LCL service from Atlanta to Nhava Sheva, India to address increased demand from the U.S. Southeast and Gulf regions.

Hanjin Failure Leaves Thousands of Containers, Chassis Stranded at L.A., Long Beach Ports

October 5, 2016

American Shipper

The Hanjin bankruptcy has created a shortage of chassis in Southern California at the busiest time of year for many shippers and their truckers.

Inttra Partners With NaviTrans for Ocean Shipping Management

October 4, 2016

Inttra

Inttra, provider of an electronic marketplace for ocean shipping, has entered into a partnership with NaviTrans.

Qualified Ocean Carriers Can Now Pre-Clear Customs Day in Advance of Arrival in Port

October 4, 2016

Maritime Executive

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has expanded its fast clearance plan for ocean freight, the Advanced Qualified Unloading Approval (AQUA Lane) program, which started with a pilot test in four ports late last year.

Ocean Transportation

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