Logistics management: ocean transportation - Articles - Page 19

Market for Multipurpose, Heavylift Vessels Said to Improve

April 9, 2014

Drewry's latest Multipurpose Shipping Market Review and Forecaster report anticipates better times ahead for the sector following a tough 2013.

CMA CGM Group to Launch Asia Southern Red Sea Express Service

April 7, 2014

CMA CGM Group

The CMA CGM is launching a new Asia Southern Red Sea Express (REX3) service.

Container Shipping Industry Likely to See Continued Alliances or Mergers, Study Says

April 2, 2014

Maritime Executive

Consolidation in the container shipping segment via alliances or mergers is likely to accelerate due to persistent overcapacity and freight rates pressure, Fitch Ratings says.

Indonesia to Record $160bn in Logistics Related Expenses

March 27, 2014

Jakarta Globe

Companies operating in Indonesia may spend as much as $160bn to move goods, materials and merchandise to and from Southeast Asia's largest economy this year, according to Frost & Sullivan, an industry tracker.

News That Trio of Ocean Shipping Giants to Join Forces in Mid-2014 Causes Some Concern

March 26, 2014

Maritime Executive

An alliance of the world's top three container shipping firms which could control more than a third of the market is likely to start operating in mid-2014, No.1 player Maersk Line said after the tie-up was approved by U.S. regulators.

Why Do U.S.-Owned Private Maritime Security Teams Keep Getting in Hot Water?

March 20, 2014

Maritime Executive

Why do U.S.-owned private maritime security teams continually get in trouble on ships overseas? Does the U.S. adhere to a lower standard than the rest of the world when it comes to private maritime security? The answers may surprise you.

Will Ocean Carriers Scuttle Their Future (Again)?

March 18, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It looks as though we're in for a year of continued economic recovery and job growth, however gradual. That should be good news for ocean carriers - assuming they don't undermine their own success by flooding the market with capacity, then engaging in rampant discounting to fill it.

Ocean Carrier Mega-Alliances: A Question Mark for Shippers

March 10, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

I'd like to propose a symbol for those huge new vessel-sharing alliances that will dominate the global container trades this year and beyond: a great big question mark.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Launches New Service; Opens Barcelona Office

March 4, 2014

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has introduced a twice-monthly service from Santander, Spain to South Africa, and on to Australia.

Two Carriers Partner in Breakbulk Service to Puerto Rico

February 25, 2014

National Shipping of America

National Shipping of America (NSA) is partnering with Rickmers-Linie (America) to provide additional global connections to Puerto Rico shippers, and expand breakbulk services to the island.