Ocean Transportation

Despite Uncertain Times, Growth Steady at North European Containerports, Study Finds

June 22, 2012

The North European containerport market bounced back strongly from the economic downturn. Total demand reached 57.9 million TEUs in 2011, representing an increase of 22 percent since 2009. The eastern Baltic is seeing particularly strong growth.

Many Shipping Lines Report Theft of Scrap Metals from Ocean Containers

June 20, 2012

Maritime Executive

The results of a recent survey conducted by the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) in conjunction with an international trade association have served to underline the challenges associated with thefts of recyclable metals from containers.

U.S. Ports in Multibillion-Dollar War to Take Import-Export Business from Each Other

June 19, 2012

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

U.S. ports plan to spend more than $46bn over the next five years in anticipation of fierce global competition for exports and imports, a report by the American Association of Port Authorities shows.

Purfresh Teams With Hyundai Merchant Marine on Reefer Service

June 19, 2012

Purfresh Inc.

Purfresh Inc., a developer of technology for maintaining the integrity of fresh product in transit, has joined with Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) to serve worldwide markets.

U.S. Supply Chain and Logistics Industry Continues Slow Rebound Led by Rail and Trucking

June 18, 2012

CSCMP and Penske Logistics

Total U.S. business logistics costs in 2011 rose to $1.28tr, a 6.6-percent increase from the previous year, accounting for 8.5 percent of the country's gross domestic product, according to the 23rd Annual State of Logistics Report, presented by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and Penske Logistics.

Retail Container Imports Expected to Increase 4.8 Percent in June

June 15, 2012

National Retail Federation

In international trade news, import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 4.8 percent in June compared with the same month last year, and year-over-year increases are expected to continue into the holiday season shipping cycle, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

The State of the Healthcare Supply Chain 2012

June 15, 2012

Eric O'Daffer, Research Director, Gartner

Inttra, SeaIntel Team Up to Promote Ocean Schedule Reliability

June 14, 2012

Inttra

Inttra, provider of a shipper and carrier network for ocean transportation, has joined with SeaIntel Maritime Analysis, which offers insight into the container market, to improve ocean carrier schedule reliability.

New Legislation May Lead to Cargo Opportunities for U.S. Vessels

June 13, 2012

Maritime Executive

Earlier in the month, Congress and President Obama reauthorized legislation surrounding the Export-Import Bank, ultimately extending its lending authority for another two years and increasing its credit limits.

Opportunities in Panama for the Retail Industry

June 13, 2012

RILA

As Panama continues to grow and invest in infrastructure, RILA is keeping a sharp eye on the new opportunities emerging for retailers. According to a recent RILA member survey, 59 percent of retailers reported that their supply chains include distribution to and from Latin America, and 58 percent consider entering or expanding Latin American operations in the next five years.

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