Solving intermodal's visibility 'black hole'

GE's Port Optimizer gathers and shares data across all stakeholders in the intermodal supply chain, but experts argue the drive must come from shippers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 7, 2019

Maersk CEO promises instant booking on most shipments by mid-year

The carrier is advancing its digital processes and visibility in an effort to become more customer centric and provide end-to-end solutions, CEO Søren Skou said at TPM 2019.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 5, 2019

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

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Ocean carriers strive to keep capacity in check

Reduced capacity, if coupled with steady or increased demand, could come with the side effect of higher rates for shippers.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 4, 2019

FMC wrapping up investigation into detention, demurrage fees

In order to develop the commission's final recommendations, Dye has convened "innovation teams," set to meet in Washington, D.C. no later than April.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 4, 2019

US export losses from trade war pegged at $40B

Empty shipping containers in Asian ports are but a symptom of misaligned supply and demand caused by the ongoing trade skirmishes — and a symbol of billions in lost commerce.

By Rich Weissman • March 4, 2019

Ocean carriers need 'significantly higher' surcharges to offset IMO 2020 costs: study

AlixPartners estimated carriers operating Asia-Europe routes would need to increase surcharges by 40% to maintain their current financial standing. Asia-Americas routes would need to increase by 33%.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 1, 2019

Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd digital leaders among ocean carriers: survey

"The first horses are out of the gate," said Freightos CEO Zvi Schreiber, but much work remains to move away from manual shipment and booking systems. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Feb. 25, 2019

Maersk expects trade uncertainty, fuel prices to wreak havoc in 2019

The carrier is in better shape than it was this time last year, but it's the hazy future that makes 2018's gains cold comfort going forward. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 22, 2019

Maersk strikes deal with refiner to secure low-sulfur fuel source

An adequate supply of low-sulfur fuel is essential to keeping the cost of the IMO 2020 transition in check, as 60% of a ship's operating cost is fuel. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 20, 2019

CMA CGM completes acquisition of CEVA Logistics

CMA CGM is now a 100,000-employee company with more than $30 billion in revenue, according to the ocean carrier's CEO Rodolphe Saadé.

By Matt Leonard • Updated April 10, 2019

Maersk acquires customs broker Vandegrift to broaden services

The Danish ocean carrier, along with several of its competitors, has been working in recent years to offer more inclusive supply chain services to bolster margins and brand loyalty. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 13, 2019

Freight market expected to reach $565B by 2022

Trucking is expected to generate the largest revenue of all the freight modes, according to a forecast by Freedonia Group, with expected revenue of $383 billion by 2022

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 11, 2019

Ocean freight rates increased ahead of Lunar New Year — but not by much

This January's month-to-month change was lower than previous years, signaling that rates are being kept up by a rush to beat tariffs.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 11, 2019

Maersk's new virtual assistant helps customers track cargo

The assistant, named Captain Peter, will allow users to see if their shipments are delayed and track the temperature in refrigerated containers. 

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 8, 2019

Hapag-Lloyd will convert 15K TEU ship to LNG

Only a handful of carriers plan to use LNG to comply with IMO 2020, setting Hapag-Lloyd apart from other shipping lines.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 5, 2019

IBM, PIL track mandarin oranges on blockchain for Chinese New Year

The trial used an electronic bill of lading, reducing "document processing times to almost zero."

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 1, 2019

MSC gets $439M loan for 86 scrubbers

The scrubbers are part of MSC's plan for complying with new sulfur regulations taking effect in 2020.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 29, 2019

Maersk CEO: Imports to the US will drop

Søren Skou said he anticipates a downturn in U.S. imports in the "coming quarters" but expects little impact to Maersk in the event of a no-deal Brexit. 

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 28, 2019

80% of UK port leaders unprepared for Brexit

U.K. ports and businesses may struggle with the demands of importing and exporting if a hard Brexit results in nine weeks. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Jan. 24, 2019

How should shippers prepare? 6 questions about IMO 2020

As carriers adjust to low-sulfur regulations, shippers and supplier industries must follow suit, creating lingering questions of whether the supply chain will be ready for the upcoming shift on Jan. 1, 2020. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 24, 2019

Report: Amazon ramps up ocean shipping services

Amazon appears to aim for for greater control of the first mile as it accelerates its freight forwarding business.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 22, 2019

Ocean Alliance extends deal until 2027

The operational agreement between CMA CGM, COSCO Shipping, Evergreen and OOCL was renewed early — it did not expire until 2023.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 18, 2019

Maersk, HMM, ZIM to charge 'street turn' fees in the US

As some shipping lines announce new fees for round-trip use of containers and chassis, others prepare to digitalize the process.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 16, 2019

Imports expected to slow after rush to beat tariffs

The National Retail Federation's import forecast shows a slow start to 2019 as China and the U.S. have wrapped up three days of trade negotiations.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 9, 2019

3 forces that will move freight markets in 2019 … and 1 that won't

New regulations, operating models and economic changes will lead to shifting trends this year in trucking, ocean shipping and rail.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 7, 2019