Logistically Minded: Ports may be next in line to consolidate, but at least the market is recovering

A slight recovery in October and November tempered the effects of earlier turmoil, although overcapacity remains a problem.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 9, 2016

Why supply chain managers should care about Trump's $1 trillion infrastructure plan

A lack of infrastructure funding forces the costs of basic maintenance upon supply chains while stifling the country's competitiveness.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 9, 2016

Hanjin has until Dec. 15 to sell Long Beach assets

Creditors are pushing Hanjin to complete a deal before a Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding takes place.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 7, 2016

Congress agrees on latest draft of waterway bill, ports win out

Legislators agreed to siphon less money from the Harbor Maintenance Tax and invest in 30 new Army Corps of Engineers projects.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 7, 2016

Report: Carrier demands place unsustainable pressures on ports

Port terminals are feeling the pinch between lowered profits, shipping line consolidation and need for infrastructure upgrades.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 6, 2016

HMM-MSC joint bid for Hanjin's West Coast port signals cotinued 2M alignment

The shipping lines must wait until Korea Line's right to buy ends January 5, but the announcement offers a positive sign for accession to the 2M alliance. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 5, 2016

CargoSmart assessment of VGM rule's effects saw fewer vessels call to ports

The Safety of Life At Sea amendment saw neither a capacity crunch nor extended delays at six global ports.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 2, 2016

Freight rail haulers optimistic about trade under Trump

Rail transporters are hoping for a status quo or better under Trump, but market forces might be a bigger indicator for their future than the next presidential administration. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 1, 2016

China and Pakistan launch joint rail and sea endeavor to reinvigorate the Silk Road

Reopening the Silk Road: an opportunity driven by necessity for China?

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 1, 2016

Maersk Line announces acquisition of Hamburg Sud

Maersk outbids competitors, including CMA CGM, to acquire the German shipper and increase its north-south trade routes.

By Andy Burt • Dec. 1, 2016

UPS' CIO sees the future as 'autonomous'

To remain competitive and stay ahead of shipping competition, UPS is researching and deploying up-and-coming technologies such as autonomous vehicles.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 1, 2016

West coast ports seek to further reduce greenhouse gases, but who foots the bill?

Ports want to update Clean Air Action Plan, despite daunting costs and reduced traffic.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 30, 2016

Maersk adding 20% more refrigerated containers to meet Chinese demand

Maersk is expanding refrigerated capacity as Chinese consumption of Brazilian beef surges.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 30, 2016

PTC implementation advances for freight railroads, but at a snail's pace

The technology aims to avoid head-to-head collisions and the subsequent loss of life and property, but, two years from deadline, Class I railroads remain far from full implementation. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 30, 2016

Boston Logan airport non-union workers join strike, adding to fears of air traffic disruptions

The strikes at the two airports include baggage handlers and cabin cleaners fighting for a $15 minimum wage as part of a national day of protest. 

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 29, 2016

Hamburg Sud may be for sale, Maersk Line among potential buyers

The world's seventh-largest shipping line by capacity prefers a sale to weathering the industry consolidation, according to reports.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 29, 2016

Ohio River gridlock shows need for multimodal infrastructure investments

A focus on infrastructure expansion rather than maintenance has left America's waterways behind.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 29, 2016

Court orders striking pilots back to work in time for holidays

The court order issued Wednesday acknowledged a prolonged strike would have caused "irreperable harm" to countless businesses.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 28, 2016

FLSA overtime rule injunction puts supply chain workforce, budget planning in limbo

A surprise ruling by Obama appointee Judge Amos Mazzant puts months of business planning in jeopardy, but the injunction may help businesses in the long run. 

By Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • Nov. 28, 2016

Alliances show preference for Panama over Suez

An analysis of the routes proposed by the new alliances shows 75% of Asia-U.S. East Coast service loops will prioritize the Panama Canal.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 23, 2016

Korea Line purchases Hanjin assets as the bankrupt carrier looks for a way out of its debt

The bulk carrier did not purchase all of the assets guaranteed by the South Korean court, however, leaving the stake in a Long Beach terminal and five vessels temporarily untouched.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 23, 2016

Ports of LA, Long Beach to report cargo dwell times monthly

The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association's monthly reports will help the ports and shippers alike as data analytics can help forecast delays better and reduce inefficiencies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 22, 2016

Cargo blimps to take flight in Canada soon

Lockheed Martin received its first order for 10 hybrid airships, which will help transport rare mineral equipment to remote areas in Quebec.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 22, 2016

Ports push multimodal projects in policy brief to Trump administration

The American Association of Port Authorities highlighted the importance of sustainability, resilience and modernization to global competitiveness.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 21, 2016

Hanjin: A timeline of actions and disruptions

We take a look back at the major events since the shipping line's entry into receivership.

By Jordan Branch • Nov. 21, 2016