Ocean Transportation

The Pros and Cons of Hedging Ocean Freight Rates

August 13, 2012

World's Container Fleet Continues to Grow, Report Finds

August 10, 2012

The world's container equipment fleet grew by 8.5 percent during 2011, taking the global fleet to 31.25 million TEUs, compared to a 7-percent growth in 2010, according to Container Census 2012 - Survey and Forecast of Global Container Units, analysis from Drewry Maritime Research.

Crowley Debuts LCL Logistics Services to Colombia

August 10, 2012

Crowley Maritime Corp.

The logistics group of Crowley Maritime Corp. has expanded its service to include less-than-containerload (LCL) ocean and air-cargo lifts, as well as customs brokerage services, to Cartagena, Colombia from key points within the U.S. and Latin America.

Spectrum Chemicals Takes the Lid Off Growth

August 9, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

The company's sales of high-value chemicals, laboratory supplies and equipment were constrained by an inefficient order-entry and processing system. It needed a new sourcing solution for its upstream supply chain.

Study of U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving Through Canada, Mexico Is Released

August 8, 2012

Maritime Executive

Carriers shipping cargo through Canadian and Mexican ports do not violate any U.S. law, treaty, agreement or Federal Maritime Commission regulation, according to an FMC study prompted by members of Congress.

As Global Economy Slows, China's Shipyards Becalmed

August 7, 2012

The Los Angeles Times

In another sign of China's economic slowdown, shipyards are now closing and half-finished vessels lie rusting. Prosperity is receding like the tide, and thousands of laborers have lost their jobs.

Control Area Regulates Ship Emissions Off Canada, U.S., French Collective

August 7, 2012

Maritime Executive

The North American Emission Control Area (ECA), under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), went into effective Aug. 1, 2012, bringing stricter controls on emissions of sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter for ships trading off the coasts of Canada, the United States and the French overseas collectivity of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon.

How the Intermodal Chassis Became a Hot Potato

August 6, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Nearly all major ocean carriers have announced plans to stop providing chassis to U.S. truckers at key shipping locations. But it's far from clear how that decision will play out.

Kmart Australia's Supply Chain Goes Direct to the Source

August 6, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

As part of a program to cut costs and guarantee the lowest prices on the market, the big retailer seeks to boost its reliance on direct sourcing. But the change will require a major overhaul of its IT supply-chain infrastructure for dealing with key suppliers.

CaroTrans Launches Direct LCL Service From Seattle to Japan

August 6, 2012

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, a non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, is offering a new, direct less-than-containerload (LCL) export service from Seattle to Tokyo.

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.