Ocean Transportation

Ocean Shipping Firm to Purchase New Fleet

November 11, 2013

Tomini Shipping has revealed plans for further expansion following an order for nine new bulkers. Chairman Imtiaz Shaikh has said that the Dubai-based company has set itself a target of at least 20 new vessels over the next few years.

Riding the Peaks and Valleys of Retail Demand

November 11, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Black Friday looms, and with it the onset of the year's peak retail shopping season.

CMA CGM Teams With SAP to Create Shipping Information System

November 8, 2013

CMA CGM

CMA CGM is joining with SAP AG to develop a new container-shipping information system.

California's 'Green' Barge Corridor Expected to Reduce Truck Traffic on State Highways

November 8, 2013

Maritime Executive

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration has dedicated the California Green Trade Corridor, which is designed to take freight traffic off California's congested I-580 by offering shippers an option to move cargo along the waterways between the Ports of Oakland, Stockton and Sacramento.

Introducing the SupplyChainBrain Podcast

November 8, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Presenting an ongoing series of in-depth conversations with top executives, academics, consultants and service providers on the critical issues that are affecting global supply chains today.

FedEx, Cardinal Health Team Up to Provide 3PL Services for Healthcare

November 7, 2013

FedEx Corp.

FedEx Corp. has joined with Cardinal Health to provide third-party logistics (3PL) services for the healthcare industry.

Growing Chemical Production Spurs Building Specialized Ocean Tankers

November 6, 2013

Maritime Executive

After four years in the doldrums, the specialized chemical tankers that ply the seas between the United States and Asia are set to generate bumper profits for the handful of companies that own and operate them.

Domestic Intermodal Traffic Leads Overall Growth in Third Quarter

November 5, 2013

IANA

Total intermodal traffic grew in the third quarter of 2013 by 4.7 percent, year-over-year, attributable to gains across the board, according to the Intermodal Association of North America. Domestic container volume continued to lead intermodal growth, posting a year-over-year increase of 9.4 percent, and combined with a 1.2 percent boost in intermodal trailer volume for the same period, all domestic equipment experienced 7.6 percent year-over-year gains during the third quarter of 2013.

Jacksonville to Get LNG Fuel Terminal for Trucking, Rail, Maritime Industries

November 5, 2013

Maritime Executive

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced that it has placed a purchase contract on property where it hopes to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel terminal in Jacksonville, Fla. This would be the first LNG facility on the Eastern seaboard to specifically supply LNG for the maritime, heavy-duty trucking and rail industries.

Tremendous Growth in Use of 40-Foot High-Cube Containers Creates Shipping Problems

November 4, 2013

British International Freight Association

Shipper demand for 40-foot high-cube containers is still increasing, creating stowage problems for ocean carriers and analytical difficulties for trade forecasters using TEU measurements.

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.