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Deep DiveWhat's next for logistics M&A?
DSV's friendly takeover of Panalpina and CMA CGM's offer for CEVA left many analysts wondering if this is the beginning of another wave of consolidation in logistics and transportation.
By Shefali Kapadia • July 1, 2019 -
HMM to join THE Alliance
The addition of HMM increases THE Alliance's total TEUs by roughly 11% but does not significantly change the ranking of the major ocean shipping alliances.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 1, 2019 -
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TrendlinePeak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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Maersk Spot digital booking tool takes aim at cargo rollovers
The new solution seeks to break the "vicious cycle of overbookings" and simplifies what has been a lengthy paper-based process, the company said.
By Matt Leonard • June 25, 2019 -
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Report: 600K containers will have trackers by 2025
As cheaper, more scalable tracking technologies come on the market, maritime consulting firm SeaIntelligence predicts the "dam has burst" on the digitalization of container shipping.
By Morgan Forde • June 21, 2019 -
H&M 1st to trial Maersk's carbon neutral transport
Both companies are perceived as sustainability leaders in their industries and have set ambitious carbon reduction goals.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 20, 2019 -
Port of Oakland puts electric power, fleets at center of zero-emissions strategy
The 259-page plan provides a framework for changes that will take place over the next 30 years as the port seeks to operate on zero emissions.
By Matt Leonard • June 19, 2019 -
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Long Beach import volume down 19.5% year-over-year
The port blamed the ongoing trade war for the large slump in import volume.
By Matt Leonard • June 18, 2019 -
Lululemon ups air freight anticipating Asia port congestion
"We are protecting our fall deliveries," said Lululemon CFO PJ Guido, predicting shipment consolidation from carriers and a rush to get product out of China later in the summer.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 14, 2019 -
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Panalpina pilots blockchain for ocean, air freight document tracking
Panalpina acknowledged some of the current skepticism surrounding blockchain in its announcement, claiming to take a "rational and realistic approach towards the technology.”
By Matt Leonard • June 13, 2019 -
Northwest Seaport Alliance expands hours to improve turn times
The nighttime hours are starting at Terminal 18, which broke volume records in 2018.
By Matt Leonard • June 12, 2019 -
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TradeLens has begun operations in Russia
Maersk and IBM's blockchain initiative continues to expand with a newly approved pilot in St. Petersburg, Russia.
By Morgan Forde • June 11, 2019 -
Port of LA anticipates container slowdown in new $1.6B budget
2018 was a record-breaking year for the port, moving over 9.5 million TEUs. However, according to port administrators, the FY 2019-2020 budget is factoring in a slowdown in volumes due to trade fluctuations.
By Morgan Forde • June 10, 2019 -
Hapag-Lloyd introduces container tracking, starting with 100K reefers
The technology will allow shippers to see the location, temperature and other information related to their cargo.
By Matt Leonard • June 5, 2019 -
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Florida manufacturing at risk this hurricane season
Storm outages and disruptions to the Port of Miami and Miami International Airport "may cause ripple effects" through global supply chains, according to a DHL Resilience360 report.
By Matt Leonard • June 3, 2019 -
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CMA CGM ups cost-cutting intensity, streamlines routes
The carrier plans to use the tactics of simplified service, technological improvements and reduced energy consumption to save $1.5 billion in operating costs.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 30, 2019 -
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Trade war unpredictability has ocean shippers, carriers bracing for the worst
Freight volumes are expected to decline if the fourth list of tariffs is approved and the deadlock between Washington and Beijing deepens, according to an analysis by Drewry.
By Morgan Forde • May 29, 2019 -
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Multiple ports see double-digit growth in April
Most ports saw upticks in April volumes over March as imports increased after the seasonal lull.
By Matt Leonard • May 28, 2019 -
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CMA CGM, MSC complete integration with Maersk blockchain platform TradeLens
TradeLens now includes more than 10 ocean carriers and incorporates data from 600 ports and terminals capturing nearly half of global ocean freight, according to the announcement.
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CMA CGM adds 50K container trackers to its fleet
Many container lines have invested in IoT tracking technology, which gives shippers greater insight and visibility into the status of their cargo shipments.
By Matt Leonard • May 24, 2019 -
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Maersk doubles down on logistics with integration of Inland Services
The restructuring of the APM Terminals division offers Maersk greater connections between sea and land, beyond the port of call.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 16, 2019 -
CMA CGM, others join Digital Container Shipping Association bringing carrier count to 9
To be effective, the effort to create digital standards for the ocean shipping industry requires buy-in from as many carriers as possible.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 15, 2019 -
Hapag-Lloyd paints calm picture even as IMO 2020 looms
The carrier is passing much of the extra cost related to low-sulfur regulation preparations on to shippers.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 10, 2019 -
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Trade uncertainty hits Southern California ports
Meanwhile, infrastructure investments boosted East Coast ports, with many seeing record March volumes.
By Matt Leonard • May 6, 2019 -
CMA CGM integrates instant quotes, booking into online portal
The My Prices tool centralizes the quote and booking process — part of a wave of digitization sweeping across the largest ocean carriers.
By Matt Leonard • May 3, 2019 -
Maersk adds digital customs clearance in industry first
The move is the latest by the largest ocean carrier in its quest to become a one-stop-shop for shippers.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 29, 2019
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