Port of Mobile, Cuba deal highlights Southeast port competition

Soon after Florida Gov. Rick Snyder scuttled a deal for two Florida ports to trade with Cuba, Alabama's Port of Mobile stepped in to offer a similar deal.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 7, 2017

Alliances will not raise rates, per FMC Commissioner Dye

New alliances would in theory decrease rates, although the rise in mergers and alliances may offset the effects.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 6, 2017

The bell tolls for Hanjin

A South Korean court announced the end of receivership and the beginning of the post-Hanjin era.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 3, 2017

Report: Only 1 of the top 20 freight forwarders can provide instant, online quotes

At which point will neglecting digitization transform from an opportunity cost to loss of market share?

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 3, 2017

Logistically Minded: 10 industrial markets built 63% of new mega-warehouses

The logistics boom is no accident: various reports show technology adoption, e-commerce sales and production are all on the rise in the U.S.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 3, 2017

Refrigerated shipments sail strong despite industry's stormy 2016

Shipments of fresh produce grew faster than other subsectors, despite low rates and overcapacity.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 1, 2017

As contract negotiations near, longshoremen raise concerns over automation

Port authorities find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place with the need for automation on one hand, and looming contract negotiations on the other.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 31, 2017

Former CP head in talks to take over CSX

Hunter Harrison has a legacy of improving railroad profits at Illinois Central, Canadian National Railway and most recently Canadian Pacific, according to various reports. Will CSX be next?

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 31, 2017

International Airlines Group CEO bemoans inefficiencies in air freight industry

Digitization in the air cargo industry is urgent, as paper forms drive processing and pricing inefficiencies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 30, 2017

Report: Ports, rail and waterway infrastructure of high priority to Trump administration

Documents obtained by McClatchyDC subsidiaries reveal the President sees 18 freight-related infrastructure projects as high priority for investment.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 30, 2017

Wind powered vessels gain steam as sustainable, future option

Amid rising pressures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, a new study will investigate the efficacy of powering ships with flettner rotor systems.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 30, 2017

Ocean Alliance brings COSCO, CMA CGM port subsidiaries closer

The two shipping lines concluded they may as well collaborate closely on terminal investments as their partnership solidifies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 27, 2017

BNSF ethanol transport discount seeks to promote safe transport

The railway is offering ethanol shippers $300 discounts per car if they ship with the new DOT 117 tankers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 26, 2017

DHL plans to disrupt freight forwarding with CILLOX platform

The logistics company unveiled a digital freight booking and tracking platform last week.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 24, 2017

Yang Ming offers reassurance of solvency in wake of skepticism

The shipping line offered a quick rebuttal after a Drewry report placed it on high risk alert due to an alarming debt-to-equity ratio.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 24, 2017

Slowdown of new NVOCCs points to shifts in general supply chains

As intermediaries in the supply chain, NVOCCs and freight forwarders alike are especially vulnerable to sudden shifts in supply and demand.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 23, 2017

MSC buys Hanjin's 54% West Coast port terminal stake

Upon approval, MSC and Hyundai Merchant Marine announced a new deal whereby HMM would acquire a 20% stake from MSC.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 20, 2017

OOCL takeover rumors intensify with report of COSCO's upcoming bid

Meanwhile, IHS Fairplay reports OOCL has denied any involvement in takeover talks and warned against trading on speculation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 20, 2017

IMO promotes visibility with World Maritime Day theme

The theme — connecting ships, ports and people — captures an industry-wide move toward greater integration.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 20, 2017

Report: Port efficiency requires benchmarking, technology and collaboration

A new report released by the U.S. Department of Commerce reveals various best practices for the nation's ports.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 19, 2017

Scrapping continues at high rates in 2017, reflecting industry shifts

The shipping industry is breaking down small ships in favor of newer, high capacity vessels at breakneck speeds, leaving both small carriers and non-vessel operating carriers behind.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 19, 2017

Port of NY-NJ terminal to require truck appointments during morning

Similar programs have been implemented at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland and Vancouver, and were tested at the Port of Virginia.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 18, 2017

The transportation supply chain

Transportation’s role in supply chain management to lower total costs

Jan. 17, 2017

Shipping alliances drive down price, but at the cost of service

While low shipping costs are a good sign for the industry, alliances have marginalized other competitive strategies for shippers.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • Jan. 16, 2017

Analysts project OOCL takeover, lines dismiss the rumors

The story is not that the stocks jumped after analyst comments or that CMA CGM, COSCO Shipping or Evergreen Marine may be interested, but of the stakeholders' reactions to the news.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 13, 2017