Ocean Transportation

Shippers, Carriers Join in Clean-Trucks Initiative

May 19, 2010

JOC Sailings

Ocean Transportation Companies Should Pool Container Ships, Says Former NYK Exec

May 19, 2010

American Shipper

Intermodal Market Share Sets Record in Q1 2010

May 18, 2010

FTR Associates

Is It Smooth Sailing and Clear Skies for Ocean and Air Cargo?

May 17, 2010

SupplyChainBrain

These competitive modes have at least two things in common: Each took a drubbing in the past year or so, and each is cautiously optimistic that things are looking up.

Logistics Is Strategic Resource in Georgia

May 14, 2010

SupplyChainBrain

The Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics is unique in that it is a state-led and state-funded organization, created to foster logistics as a strategic resource for fueling competitiveness and economic development in the state. The Center is hosted by the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Analyzing Profitability for Motor Carriers

May 14, 2010

SupplyChainBrain

Activity-based costing (ABC) enables motor carriers to analyze different segments of their business for profitability, says Ken Manning, president of Transportation Costing Group. But pinning profitability down precisely can be very difficult in an industry where daily changes in the weather or road conditions or traffic congestion can push a shipment into the red.

Inttra Hosts Its First Ocean Freight Electronic Invoice

May 13, 2010

Inttra

LSPs Fill the Service Gap in a Down Economy

May 13, 2010

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Shippers are looking to turn over responsibility for logistics, and third parties are happy to oblige. But are they ready for what 2010 will bring?

Ocean Freight Rates Predicted to Continue to Rise in a Challenging 2010

May 12, 2010

Joe Cygan, Vice President of Business Development, ChemLogix

NVOs Move Closer to Private Rate Arrangements

May 11, 2010

JOC Sailings

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.