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

High ocean freight rates in December foreshadow expensive 2019

The last time the shipping industry suffered a big shock, in late 2016, shippers paid the price in spot rates. Now the 2018 - 2019 shipping cycle appears to be following a similar trend.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 7, 2019

Environmental concerns loom after MSC loses 270 containers at sea

Containers on the sea floor could "eventually become a significant source of pollution," according to The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Jan. 7, 2019

Freightos: Ocean rates could rise 10% due to sulfur surcharges

Several shipping lines announced last year that bunker adjustment factors and surcharges would take effect on Jan. 1, one year ahead of the IMO 2020 deadline.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 3, 2019

UK preps emergency supply chain as Brexit nears 'cliff-edge scenario'

The country's Department for Transport awarded three freight contracts for carriers to ease congestion in case the U.K. leaves the EU in March without a new trade deal.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 3, 2019

Ocean carriers adjust networks for 2019

2M and THE Alliance modified their service loops, as the latter group of shipping lines works to recapture market share next year.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 20, 2018

Carriers invest in scrubbers as IMO 2020 approaches

Drewry Maritime Consultants predict scrubber installations may interrupt vessel supply enough to affect pricing for shippers.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 17, 2018

Empty container volumes rise in US-China trade war

The Ports of Long Beach and Oakland are seeing an uptick in empty containers leaving the ports, reflecting an imbalance of trade as Chinese businesses shift supply chains. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 17, 2018

Ports, global trade on the front lines of climate change

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development put the burden of responding to climate change on all countries and actors who rely on ocean shipping for trade.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 12, 2018

Maersk will offer extended cargo protection for shippers

The add-on coverage will allow shippers to cover the risk of loss, including General Average payouts that are not covered by standard marine cargo insurances.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Dec. 11, 2018

FMC to create a Shipper Advisory Board

The agency approved the move as it considered changes to detention and demurrage practices and realized the commission's need for regular insight from stakeholders.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 11, 2018

ONE announces fuel surcharge starting Jan. 1

The shipping line joins a host of major carriers looking to shippers to help foot the bill for IMO regulation compliance.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 7, 2018

Maersk pledges net-zero carbon emissions by 2040

The carrier acknowledged that vessels will need to change and called on the industry to work on a new ship.

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Jan. 12, 2022

CMA CGM launches instant quotes, booking on Freightos

The carrier becomes the first of the major shipping lines on the freight rate marketplace, advancing its digital and customer-centric strategies.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 5, 2018

Regulator of the Year: Rebecca Dye, Federal Maritime Commission

Commissioner Dye has spent her career thinking of ways she could push supply chains to be more efficient, with just a "light touch."

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 3, 2018

Business Decision of the Year: Maersk and IBM team up to form TradeLens

The two companies’ drive to bring blockchain to the supply chain ensured the technology would play a big role in the industry’s digital shift.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 3, 2018