East Coast ports see growth in 2019 while West Coast imports fall

The Port of Long Beach saw the largest decline with an 8% year-over-year drop in imports. Savannah saw the most growth at 7%.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 3, 2020

Maersk, CMA CGM blank sailings as coronavirus spreads

The coronavirus has prolonged a Lunar New Year production shutdown in China, exacerbating the usual seasonal slump on trade lanes out of Asia. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 3, 2020

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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

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Container line group sets track and trace standards

Adoption of common standards is critical to ensure information sharing, especially across large operations that use differing technologies and data exchange methods.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 29, 2020

How to factor IMO 2020 into upcoming ocean freight contract negotiations

The volatility of the low-sulfur fuel market demands shippers pay close attention and question their carriers.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 27, 2020

Panama Canal adds fees, changes booking as it fights drought

The canal plans to increase investment in projects that address the sustainability of its water supply after rainfall last year fell 20% below average. 

By Matt Leonard • Updated Feb. 19, 2020

Amazon, FedEx, UPS join CBP e-commerce data pilot

The pilot will test whether shippers providing cargo information to the agency upfront will streamline screening processes as e-commerce parcel volumes approach 1.8 million per day.

By Morgan Forde • Jan. 14, 2020

Sustainable ocean freight gains momentum as Kuehne + Nagel, 7 others forgo Arctic shipping

Eight companies pledged not to use the Northern Sea Route, a pathway through the Arctic which cuts transit times but carries environmental consequences. 

By Morgan Forde • Jan. 14, 2020

What are the top supply chain trends of 2020? 4 experts weigh in

2019 trends including automation, speedy operations and changing global supply chains will likely carry over and intensify this year.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 13, 2020

TradeLens blockchain platform awaits antitrust clearance by FMC

The agreement allows sharing of data related to the physical movement of goods, but prohibits discussion of rates or terms between carriers and customers.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 10, 2020

Port of Baltimore to reduce diesel emissions with $1.8M EPA grant

The funding will allow the port to replace old, diesel-powered equipment and drayage trucks with newer, efficient models.

By Morgan Forde • Jan. 9, 2020

Planning for IMO 2020: The cost of non-compliance

It's paramount that shippers, refiners, marketers and traders prepare now so fines don't mount and trade flows aren't further disrupted, writes Patrick Long, a director at Opportune LLP.

By Patrick Long • Dec. 16, 2019

ONE joins digital exchange network NYSHEX

The organization touts its role as an unbiased arbiter of contract violations or defaults, and the associated penalties, with creating increased reliability for shippers and carriers.

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 13, 2019

Executive of the Year: Søren Skou, Maersk

From customer-service oriented solutions to accelerated digital transformation in a historically slow-moving industry, Skou continues to make waves.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 9, 2019

CMA CGM launches global alternative energy coalition

The group will work on an industry-wide inventory of technologies and near-term progress made on eco-friendly ship propulsion to encourage cooperation and progress in the industry.

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 5, 2019

Transportation sector lagging in carbon reduction efforts

The Science-Based Targets Initiative calls out Toyota, A.P. Moller-Maersk, Daimler and Nippon Yusen Kaisha Line as high-impact companies in the transportation sector committed to the emissions reduction efforts.  

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 4, 2019

CMA CGM plans $2B port terminal, ship sales to fund CEVA Logistics acquisition

CMA CGM's acquisition of CEVA was a move toward an end-to-end service offering for customers, but the integration hasn't been completely seamless.

By Morgan Forde • Nov. 27, 2019

Maersk CISO on NotPetya recovery, workforce harmony and what makes a security chief

The shipping giant tapped Andy Powell a year after it was hit by NotPetya. In the 18 months since, Powell increased its security organization from 28 people to about 150. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 22, 2019

How to prevent cargo rolling when contracts lack teeth

Solutions involve time-consuming contract negotiations, more accurate forecasting, or higher costs to guarantee shipment.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 21, 2019

West Coast ports see volume drop, blame tariffs

While the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland saw a decline in volume compared to last year, import levels at the Ports of Los Angeles and Oakland were still higher than in October 2017.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 19, 2019

Søren Toft, former Maersk COO, takes the helm at MSC

With Toft as CEO, MSC could further advance its business and give Maersk a real run for its money. 

By Shefali Kapadia , Emma Cosgrove • Updated Dec. 2, 2020

Ocean freight ushers in a new era with instant quotes

Instant online quoting is becoming "table stakes" and freight forwarders must digitize to keep up with the status quo.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 18, 2019

Maersk: 2020 pickup in ocean shipping volume looking less likely

In addition to container volumes, supply chain services revenue has been negatively affected by trade uncertainty and what the carrier called a "lower peak season among top U.S. retailers sourcing from China."

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 15, 2019

Port of LA exec warns trade war should concern all US ports

The U.S.-China trade war and current tariff lists threaten 1.47 million jobs and $186 billion in economic activity nationwide, according to the Port of Los Angeles. 

By Morgan Forde • Nov. 13, 2019

CSX becomes first railroad to join Maersk blockchain platform TradeLens

The platform now consists of more than 100 organizations, 55 ports and terminals and a dozen customs authorities, according to Maersk.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 8, 2019

Maersk pilots battery power system in carbon neutrality push

The 600 kwh battery system will be installed aboard the Maersk Cape Town in December and which will embark on a trial voyage along its route from West Africa to East Asia early next year. 

By Morgan Forde • Nov. 7, 2019