Ocean Transportation

Container Ship Safety Forum Launched by Group of Carriers

July 31, 2014

A group of ocean carriers has founded the Container Ship Safety Forum (CSSF), a global business-to-business network that will address safety and management practices in the container-shipping industry.

Yusen Logistics Launches Double-Deck Container Transport Service

July 31, 2014

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics has launched an ocean-transport service that allows for the double stacking of product inside ocean containers, through the installation of specialized decks.

Cryoport Partners With DHL Unit for Cold Chain Offering

July 29, 2014

Cryoport Inc.

Cryoport Inc., a provider of cryogenic logistics services, is partnering with LifeConEx, part of DHL Global Forwarding.

Confidence in Airfreight, Ocean Cargo Markets Sees Slight Increase in June

July 28, 2014

Transport Intelligence

The Stifel Logistics Confidence Index for July appears to mirror an uncertain economic environment. Since February of this year, the overall Index has increased one month and then declined the next reaching its high so far this year in May at 57.9. For the current month, the index is up 0.9 points over June to 56.1.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Opens Office in Myanmar

July 24, 2014

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, a provider of services to manufacturers of cars, trucks, heavy equipment and specialized cargo, has opened a new office in Yangon, Myanmar.

Damco Starts Up Warehouse, CFS Operation in Myanmar

July 24, 2014

Damco

Damco, a third-party logistics provider, has begun operating a standard warehouse and container freight station in Myanmar.

Organization Promotes Safety, Best Management Practices in Ocean Container Shipping Industry

July 24, 2014

CSSF

The Container Ship Safety Forum, a global business-to-business network to improve safety performance and management practices in the container shipping industry, has been launched.

Ocean Carriers Are Hardly Finished Trying to Form Alliances

July 24, 2014

Maritime Executive

Ocean carriers are clearly not yet done with mega-alliance expansion following China's rejection of P3.

An International Planning Case Study: Huhtamaki

July 23, 2014

Sheila Hewitt, Transplace and Scott Stuckenschneider, Huhtamaki, Inc.

UPS Enhances Field Stocking Locations for Medical Device Makers

July 22, 2014

UPS

UPS has developed a network of Field Stocking Locations to handle medical device shipments.

Ocean Transportation

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