Ocean Transportation

Container Shipping Lines Sign Up With Alibaba to Offer Online Booking

February 22, 2017

Two container shipping lines, France's CMA CGM and Israel's Zim, have signed up with Alibaba to allow customers to book space on their vessels through the Chinese e-commerce giant, in a bid to boost sales as the sector battles a severe downturn.

Imports to Grow in First Half of 2017 as Economy Improves, Researchers Say

February 16, 2017

National Retail Federation

Imports at the nation's major retail container ports are expected to increase 4.6 percent during the first half of 2017 over the same period last year as the nation's economy improves and retail sales continue to grow, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Port of Oakland Spends $600M on Expansion

February 14, 2017

Maritime Executive

The U.S. Port of Oakland is spending $600m on new facilities to increase trade volume.

Singapore to Expand Green Technology, Intelligent Shipping Systems

February 9, 2017

Maritime Executive

DNV GL and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have signed an MOU to further innovation in intelligent shipping systems. The renewed MOU extends an earlier collaboration for another three years and expands it to now include autonomous technologies, intelligent shipping and data analytics.

China Shipbuilding Pushing Technology Envelope

February 2, 2017

Maritime Executive

China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) has begun to upgrade the design of its first-ever floating nuclear power platform ready for a wider spectrum of applications. The company is also expanding its submersible construction activities.

More Piracy Near Philippines Forces Ships To Change Routes

January 27, 2017

Maritime Executive

A surge in piracy to the west of the Philippines is forcing shipowners to divert vessels through other waters, increasing costs and extending the time it takes to transport goods such as Australian iron ore to key Asian destinations, according to Reuters.

Container Shipping Market Uncertain For 2017, Analysts Say

January 26, 2017

Material Handling & Logistics

Although rates have risen from the historic lows of early 2016, uncertainty for the global container shipping market in 2017 will be uncertain, according to Xeneta, a company that provides market intelligence platform for containerized ocean freight.

Drewry: Yang Ming Is Most 'Debt-Burdened' Container Line

January 25, 2017

Maritime Executive

Drewry Financial Research said last week that after the collapse of Hanjin Shipping last fall, Taiwanese carrier Yang Ming has taken pole position as the most debt-burdened container line in the industry.

Maritime Analysts: Less Pain, Not Much Gain For Dry Bulk

January 23, 2017

Maritime Executive

The dry bulk market's strong end to 2016 is unlikely to last long into 2017, according to the latest research from Maritime Strategies International. In its latest quarterly dry bulk market report, MSI predicts a depressed year for rates in 2017, a year marked by multiple risks to recovery.

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

January 23, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

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?

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