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DSV adds China-Europe trucking route as air, ocean alternative
The logistics provider anticipates higher freight demand and longer air transit times during peak season.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 14, 2020 -
CMA CGM reboots e-commerce site following cyberattack
The reinstatement of the website came just two days after the Federal Maritime Commission posted the carrier's request for a 60-day filing exemption.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 12, 2020 -
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TrendlinePeak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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FMC investigates claims ocean carriers are unfairly billing 3PLs, forwarders, brokers
The inquiry will examine the use of the term "merchant" on bills of lading and who is responsible for paying detention, demurrage and other charges.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 8, 2020 -
MSC says hydrogen, biofuels are the future of ocean decarbonization
Shippers may face surcharges as MSC invests in technology to become carbon free.
By A.B. Brown • Oct. 7, 2020 -
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Cargill, Shell and 15 others form group to get ocean shipping in line with IMO climate goals
More detailed disclosures could offer the industry valuable data to help factor climate concerns into shipping decisions.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 7, 2020 -
Transpacific rates nearly triple last year's despite record high capacity in Golden Week
The latest schedules for the Asia to North America West Coast route show "a staggering 26.6%" YoY increase in capacity for week 40, which ran Sept. 28 to Oct. 4.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 7, 2020 -
Surge in imports congests West Coast ports, leads to calls for more dual transactions
Vessel delays, extra loaders, chassis shortages, limitations in appointment windows, increased dwell time for local cargo and a stretched drayage market have caused some of the issues, C.H. Robinson said in an advisory.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 5, 2020 -
CMA CGM suspects malware attack led to data breach
The company said its back offices are being reconnected to the network, which will improve bookings and document processing time.
By Matt Leonard • Updated Sept. 30, 2020 -
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August import volume swells above 2019 levels as retailers restock, prep for holidays
High import volume is expected to continue going into September, and the next six months are expected to be stronger than the previous six months.
By Matt Leonard • Sept. 17, 2020 -
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Transpacific rates more than double, capacity constraints create 'nightmare' for shippers
"The supply chain is just jammed," said one shipping association executive, adding that the current environment has made procuring freight the hardest its been in his 40 years in the business.
By Matt Leonard • Updated Sept. 11, 2020 -
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Maersk's latest reshuffle dissolves Damco, integrates air and LCL
The carrier's reorganizations, acquisitions and divestments are focused on a central goal: to be an integrated logistics company and a provider of end-to-end services for shippers.
By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 1, 2020 -
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Q3 ocean volume on par with 2019, but Transpacific rates jump nearly 50%
Consumers have buoyed ocean volume by moving spending from services to goods during lockdowns.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 31, 2020 -
Drewry: Ocean reefer cargo expected to grow nearly 4% annually until 2024
The pandemic could disrupt apparel, electronics and other items that travel in dry containers more than food traveling in reefers.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 26, 2020 -
Case accusing carriers, chassis pool operators of 'sweetheart deal' moves forward after judge denies stay
The complaint filed by the ATA with the Federal Maritime Commission claims ocean carriers get chassis at a cheaper rate than trucking companies, resulting in overcharges totaling "as much as $1.8 billion" over the last three years.
By Matt Leonard • Updated Feb. 1, 2021 -
Maersk bullish on remainder of 2020 after increasing rates 4.5% in Q2
The carrier reinstated guidance but with a familiar caveat: The market is still more unpredictable than it was pre-pandemic.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 20, 2020 -
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Deep DivePeak season in a pandemic: What happens to freight rates and capacity?
Metrics and economic factors can help shippers gauge capacity and rates for air, ocean, trucking and rail heading into freight's busy season.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 20, 2020 -
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Ports show mixed results on imports ahead of back-to-school season
Imports of some school staples slumped in July, suggesting that shippers are being cautious as many schools begin the year teaching remotely.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 18, 2020 -
Imports rose in July. Has peak come early or are supply chains making up for lost time?
Empty container returns to Asia from the Port of Los Angeles were on par with 2019 levels, signaling an expected uptick in trade flows on the Transpacific.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 14, 2020 -
Transpacific rates swell as retail restocking revives import volume
Capacity has grown compared to this time last year, but the reintroduction of sailings hasn't pushed down rates for cargo flowing from East Asia to the U.S. West Coast.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 12, 2020 -
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Logistics companies plan to use AI, data to ship goods ahead of purchase orders: survey
"Preemptive logistics," in which companies predict demand and ship items before customers order them, requires information sharing and transparency throughout the supply chain, according to a survey from Ericsson.
By Morgan Forde • Aug. 7, 2020 -
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CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and MSC resume operations at Port of Beirut
The port resumed operations on Monday afternoon, according to a notice from Maersk which reported the container terminal saw only minor damage.
By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Aug. 12, 2020 -
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Maersk to charge fee starting in September for shippers manually booking, amending documents
The carrier said it receives about 6,000 emails and phone calls every week related to manual amendments.
By Matt Leonard • July 27, 2020 -
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Walmart's planned South Carolina warehouse will increase Port of Charleston volume 5%
The $220 million, 3 million-square-foot facility will serve regional distribution centers that support about 850 Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs.
By Matt Leonard • July 22, 2020 -
Maersk, Microsoft, Nike, Unilever, others form net-zero emissions initiative citing 'climate emergency'
Member companies have committed to sharing best practices across their value chains.
By Morgan Forde • July 21, 2020 -
Pandemic-driven budget cuts increase safety risks for ocean cargo
Alllianz warns that the economic impacts of the coronavirus on shippers, carriers and workers since the downturn will encourage cost-cutting which often negatively affects safety.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 21, 2020
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