Ocean Transportation

Leveraging Origin Consolidation to Enhance Vendor Management

July 24, 2012

Dave Boothe, Vice President, MIQ Logistics

Somali Pirate Attacks Reported Down, But Increase Seen in Other Areas

July 23, 2012

The number of pirate attacks fell sharply in the first half of 2012, led by a drop in Somali piracy, according to the International Maritime Bureau's global piracy report. At the same time, those positive numbers were offset by a worrying increase of attacks in the Gulf of Guinea.

Retail Container Imports Expected to Increase 1.6 Percent in July

July 18, 2012

National Retail Federation

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 1.6 percent in July compared with the same month last year, and modest year-over-year increases are expected through the holiday season shipping cycle, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Long Beach Port Offers Rail Incentives to Shipping Lines

July 16, 2012

JOC Sailings

The Port of Long Beach plans to provide an incentive payment to ocean carriers in hopes of attracting more intermodal rail cargo to the port.

Design Is Important Component in Relieving Transport Traffic Congestion

July 11, 2012

Maritime Executive

The economics of international trade demand that transportation planners and researchers continually seek methods by which to improve the productivity, efficiency and cost competitiveness of freight transport. These methods have included several developments in intermodal transportation technology and also in the design of intermodal terminals.

Integrating Your Cold-Chain Management Systems

July 6, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

It's common practice for companies to view cold-chain management systems for pharmaceutical and bio-technology products as point solutions, whether related to packaging, training or carrier services, says Gary M. Hutchinson, president of Modality Solutions. Integration of all those elements, however, results in a "much more holistic system," he says. "You maintain product quality all the way from manufacturer to point of use. Until you integrate it into one system, you're not tackling it properly."

Port Association Official Urges Quicker Action on Worker ID Cards

July 5, 2012

JOC Sailings

The American Association of Port Authorities says delays in setting technical specifications for Transportation Worker Identification Credential card scanners could force ports to shoulder extra costs.

CaroTrans Opens Office in Le Havre; Launches LCL Services to Colombia

June 29, 2012

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, a non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has opened a branch office in Le Havre, France.

Infrastructure: Improving the Supply Chain & The Economy

June 29, 2012

Joseph Estrella, Professor of Supply Chain, The University of Rhode Island

Challenges in Shipping to Jones Act Markets

June 29, 2012

Dan Datz, Transportation Consultant, American Fast Freight

Ocean Transportation

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