Global Trade Management

Support Grows to Include Ocean Shipping Emissions in EU CO2-Control Initiative

September 8, 2016

A proposal to include emissions from shipping in the European Union's 2030 emissions reduction target through the E.U. emissions trading system (ETS) has gained cross-party support among members of the E.U. parliament.

Ocean Container Rate Increases on East-West Trades 'Disguise' Industry's 'Fundamental Weakness'

September 8, 2016

American Shipper

The recent increase in container freight rates on major east-west trades is no more than a flimsy disguise for the "fundamental weakness" of the ocean shipping industry, according to ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence provider Xeneta.

Inchcape Shipping Service Opens Office in Amsterdam

September 7, 2016

Inchcape Shipping Services

Inchcape Shipping Services has opened an office in Amsterdam, its second in the Netherlands.

Optel Vision Issues Update of Site Server Software

September 7, 2016

Optel Vision

Optel Vision, a provider of inspection and serialization systems for the global pharmaceutical industry, has released version 2.0 of its Open SiteMaster site server software.

After Brexit: How European Supply Chains Will Be Transformed

September 6, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It's been more than two months since the United Kingdom voted to withdraw from the European Union, but the shock waves aren't close to subsiding - especially with regard to the impact on global supply chains.

Freightos Enhances Air Cargo Rate Database with WebCargoNet Acquisition

September 2, 2016

Wall Street Journal

Freightos, looking for an edge in the crowded field of tech-driven shipping start-ups, is buying a database of air cargo rates to fill a gap in its new online marketplace.

Complying With China's Mandate to Spray Ships for Zika Mosquitoes Stings U.S. Exporters

September 2, 2016

Wall Street Journal

China's recent move to add the U.S. to a list of Zika-infected countries is worrying U.S. exporters, who fear they will be required to fumigate all containers destined for Chinese ports. The cost to fumigate a container ranges from between $100 and $200.

Hanjin Collapse Sends Shock Waves Globally - and Spot Rates Soaring

September 2, 2016

Drewry

Spot container freight rates on the major routes from Asia soared by up to 42 percent following the collapse of Hanjin Shipping, data from the World Container Index reveals.

Hanjin Shipping Sails Toward Biggest Ocean Line Bankruptcy Ever

September 2, 2016

Maritime Executive

Hanjin Shipping has elected to file for court receivership, the first step towards what will be the largest container line bankruptcy in history - six times larger than the collapse of United States Lines three decades ago, the previous record holder.

Cargo Chief Launches Tracks TMS App for Small, Mid-sized Carriers

September 1, 2016

Cargo Chief

Cargo Chief, a third-party logistics provider, has launched Tracks TMS, its web-based transportation-management system.

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.