Ocean Transportation

Maersk Awaits China's Decision on Proposed Alliance

June 4, 2014

Maersk Line, the container-shipping unit of Danish conglomerate A.P. Møller-Maersk, expects the Chinese government to decide in June on the company's application for a shipping alliance with two other shipping operators, in a bid to reduce operating costs amid weak international trade.

Tanker Fire Highlights Accident-prone Nature of Shipping in Energy Industry

June 4, 2014

Maritime Executive

When DWT tanker Shoko Maru caught on fire recently it was described as one of the worst accidents in energy shipping in the past decade. And a recent study shows that product tankers are considered the most accident-prone shipping types, followed by LPG tankers.

Ocean Carriers Search for Best Emission Reduction Technology

June 3, 2014

Handy Shipping Guide

In a recent decision affecting ocean freight operators, the International Maritime Organization's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) adopted amendments to the MARPOL Convention to set a date for the implementation of "Tier III" standards within emission control areas (ECAs) and to make the IMO Member State Audit Scheme mandatory.

Fearful of Banking Restrictions, Shipping Lines Stay Away from Iran

June 3, 2014

Maritime Executive

Global shipping lines are increasingly shying away from handling cargoes to Iran as restrictions on banking and insurance continue unabated, despite an interim agreement between Tehran and the West that called for limited sanctions relief.

Book Highlights History of Denmark's Maersk Line

May 30, 2014

Los Angeles Times

A humble metal box measuring just 20 feet or 40 feet by 8 feet, the shipping container has changed the world. It helped usher in globalization, deliver bananas that taste fresh despite being picked weeks before, and provide the ability for companies to have a truly international supply chain. Yet Maersk Line was late in adopting its use. A new book, tracking the history of the Danish shipping line, explains why.

Industry Insights From NLDC Founder

May 28, 2014

Jim Bowes, Founder, NLDC

U.S. Risks Falling Behind Other Nations on Arctic Initiatives, GAO Study Says

May 27, 2014

Maritime Executive

The U.S. needs a better strategy to coordinate and prioritize its policies related to the Arctic region, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study that was released by Reps. Rick Larsen, Tim Bishop, John Garamendi and Senator Lisa Murkowski.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Adds Russian Port to Asia-Europe Service

May 22, 2014

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has added Novorossiysk as an additional entry port into Russia, as part of its Asia-Europe service.

Cutting-Edge Ideas for Optimizing the Supply Chain

May 15, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Wayne Zorn, vice president of customer solutions with Solvoyo, lays out the tradeoffs that sellers must make between satisfying customer demands and calculating cost to serve.

CaroTrans Adds Weekly, Direct Connection Between New York and Marseilles

May 14, 2014

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, the non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has expanded its less-than-containerload and full-containerload services between the U.S. and France, with the addition of a direct, weekly New York-Marseilles service.

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.