Ocean Transportation

The Maritime Standard Tanker Conference 2017

April 20, 2017

The second annual The Maritime Tanker Conference will take place on Tuesday 24th October 2017 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Dubai. The event is expected to attract over 150 top executives from across the regional tanker business, as well as global participants.

India's Major Ports Show Record Growth

April 20, 2017

Maritime Executive

India's major ports have register 6.79 percent growth in traffic over the last year, outperforming private ports for second consecutive year.

APL Starts First Direct Indonesia-U.S. Trade Lane

April 18, 2017

Maritime Executive

Container shipper APL has started the industry's first direct service from Jakarta, Indonesia, to the U.S., the company announced.

The Maritime Standard Awards 2017 aims to set the bar higher still

April 12, 2017

The region's leading maritime industry awards, officially launched today, are now in their fourth year. They will celebrate and reward the achievements of the best and brightest stars in the industry across the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent, from the shipping, ports and related maritime sectors, at a glamorous, high quality gala dinner in Dubai

Icebergs Disrupt North Atlantic Shipping

April 12, 2017

Maritime Executive

An unusually large number of icebergs have drifted into the shipping lanes of the North Atlantic in recent weeks, forcing vessels to detour well to the south to avoid danger. Icebergs have even been spotted outside of the Coast Guard's ice navigation warning area, prompting at least one notice to mariners urging additional caution.

Cargo Owners Complain of 'Total Mess' Shipping Goods to Asia

April 10, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

The launch of two global container-shipping alliances last week got off to a rough start, with cargo owners in Europe complaining of long delays to carry goods to Asia.

U.S. Ports Forge Alliances to Keep Their Spots on Trade Map

April 6, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

U.S. seaports are joining forces, setting aside decades of regional competition over cargo as a wave of consolidation in the shipping industry threatens to cut some cities out of global trade routes.

World's Largest Container Ship Delivered

April 3, 2017

Maritime Executive

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has taken delivery of the world's largest container ship, MOL Triumph, from Samsung Heavy Industries.

Port Authority Group Launches Transportation Infrastructure Campaign

March 29, 2017

Maritime Executive

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has announced the launch of a campaign that will advocate for transportation infrastructure investment on behalf of the nation's manufacturers, farmers and other workers who count on modern and efficient seaports to move American products to vital overseas markets.

Assets in Motion: Internet of Things Delivers Real-Time Views

March 28, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Visibility in the supply chain has long been a challenge that supply-chain managers have struggled with, especially when it relates to assets in motion. Fortunately, we now live in a world of constant connectivity, and with that the emergence of applications that enable true real-time visibility to assets or inventory in motion through the support of the Internet of Things (IoT). - John Santagate, research manager, IDC

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.