Global Trade Management

Shipping Rates for Chemicals Expected to Face Pressure This Year

February 12, 2016

On the back of low bunker prices and more newbuildings to be delivered in 2016, chemical shipping freight rates for both contracts of affreightment and spot cargoes will be under pressure throughout 2016, as there are some new operators looking to break into the long-haul trade routes, according to the latest edition of the Chemical Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Damco Unveils Service for E-Commerce Logistics in China

February 10, 2016

Damco

Damco has launched a one-stop management service for electronic-commerce logistics in China.

CBX Software Partners With SGS on Retail Quality and Compliance

February 10, 2016

CBX Software

CBX Software, a provider of sourcing-management applications to the retail industry, has joined with SGS, the global inspection, testing and verification body, to provide an integrated sourcing, quality, compliance and supply-chain service.

ASL Aviation Agrees to Assume Control of TNT Express Flights

February 9, 2016

Air Cargo World

Ireland-based ASL Aviation Group has agreed to purchase airline operations currently owned by TNT Express and is expected to will continue to operate them on behalf of the merged FedEx-TNT entity.

Responsible Supply Chains: Are We Willing to Pay the Price?

February 8, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, Managing Editor, SupplyChainBrain

Are consumers really willing to pay more for a product that's environmentally sustainable and socially responsible? Depends on whom you ask.

Global Airfreight Market Up Slightly in December - Not Bad Considering Worldwide Economy

February 5, 2016

Cargo Facts

The International Air Transport Association released its air freight market analysis for December 2015, showing a slight (0.8 percent) year-over-year increase in worldwide cargo traffic (in freight tonne kilometers flown). This 0.8-percent overall gain was the result of a 0.7-percent decrease in international traffic and a 1.4-percent increase in domestic traffic.

CMA CGM Becomes Latest Western Shipping Company to Strike Deal With Iranian Ocean Cargo Line

February 2, 2016

Maritime Executive

French firm CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping operator, signed a significant cooperation agreement Thursday with Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL).

Logistics Industry's Improved Outlook in January Could Be Short-Lived

February 1, 2016

Transport Intelligence

With a score of 45.9, the January edition of the Stifel Logistics Confidence Index has marked a monthly recovery in an otherwise gloomy tale of decline.

Cost of Ground Transportation in Canada Dropped in November From Previous Month

January 29, 2016

Nulogx

The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased by 3.4 percent in November when compared with October results, according to results published by the Canadian General Freight Index.

Coping With the Complexities of 'Free' Trade

January 29, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

They call it "free" trade, but the price of failing to properly manage one's imports and exports can be dangerously high.

Global Trade Management

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding global trade management software and systems and their impact on supply chain management. New developments in global trade management software - which streamlines logistics and business processes related to cross-border trade - are transforming the way companies operate and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using global trade management solutions for supply chain optimization.