Global Trade Management

The Value of Managing Global Transportation from a Single Platform

December 9, 2015

MercuryGate International, Inc.

Instituting a Culture of Continuous Improvement in Transportation Management

December 9, 2015

MercuryGate International, Inc.

WWL Boosts Frequency, Capacity in Trans-Atlantic Service

December 9, 2015

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a provider of roll-on/roll-off shipping and related logistics services, is increasing frequency and capacity in its service from Europe to the U.S. West Coast.

Downward Trend in LPG Shipping Rates Expected to Continue

December 9, 2015

Drewry

LPG shipping rates are expected to decline from the second half of 2016 as a bloated orderbook for VLGCs - very large gas carriers - fuels fleet growth that will far exceed shipping demand, according to the latest edition of the LPG Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Covectra Issues Serialization System for Infant Formula Protection

December 7, 2015

Covectra

Covectra, a provider of technology for product serialization, authentication and tracking and tracing, has launched a new system for protecting infant formula from counterfeiting.

As Crude Oil Supplies Mount, Tanker Shipping Rates Decline

December 7, 2015

Drewry

Tanker shipping rates are set to decline from current highs in 2016 as the trade in crude oil is forecast to decline due to ample stocking, and the fleet is expected to expand briskly, according to the latest edition of the Tanker Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

New Truck-Monitoring Technology: It's Just Down the Road

December 7, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Imagine a truck that "knows," while in transit, that it's about to experience a mechanical failure, how serious the problem is, what's required to fix it, and exactly where the driver should go to get the job done.

Dry Bulk Market Not Likely to Be Profitable Before 2017, Report Says

December 4, 2015

Drewry

The gloomy outlook for the dry bulk shipping market continues to afflict shipowners, and the market is not expected to return to profitability before 2017, according to the Dry Bulk Forecaster report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Growing Exports of U.S., Mideast Methanol to Heavily Impact Chemical Shipping World

December 3, 2015

Drewry

New U.S. and Middle East methanol production capacity being added over the next two years will have serious implications for chemical shipping trade flow patterns, according to the latest edition of the Chemical Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

How Many Shippers Have a TMS? The Answer Might Surprise You

November 30, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

How do you tell the difference between a high- and low-performing business? Find out what they're paying for transportation.

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.