Global Logistics

Ship Operators Raise Alarms Over String of Vessel Fires

March 28, 2019

The international shipping industry is wrestling with a spate of fires aboard vessels at sea in recent months that have cost companies and their customers hundreds of millions of dollars in damages.

Italy Is Ready to Lead European Nations Into China's Embrace

March 22, 2019

Bloomberg

Italy is ready to lead other European countries into signing up for China’s new Silk Road, despite U.S. and allies’ concerns at Rome’s new openness towards the Asian giant.

Ocean Carriers Have the Upper Hand Over Shippers — For Now

March 18, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In the never-ending struggle for advantage between shippers and ocean carriers, the latter appear to have the upper hand for the moment.

The Truth About Supply Chain Costs From a Logistics Perspective

March 15, 2019

Jamie Overley, SCB Contributor

Let's assume you have a successful product, a well-developed brand and a seamless manufacturing process. Now, you’re ready to take your product to the international stage.

U.K. Firms Slam No-Deal Brexit Levies as Too Risky, Too Late

March 14, 2019

Bloomberg

Under the temporary regime announced Wednesday, the U.K. would avoid slapping tariffs on most imported goods, though prices of key European Union products including beef, cheese and cars would rise.

Fatal Crash Renews Concern About Cargo Planes

Fatal Amazon Crash Renews Concern About Cargo Planes

February 27, 2019

Bloomberg

Passenger airlines in the U.S. have recorded a remarkable period of safety over the past 10 years. Not so the nation’s cargo planes.

Freight Companies Want Faster Blockchain Adoption, New-Nafta Approval, Purolator President Says

Think Tank

Freight Companies Want Faster Blockchain Adoption, New-Nafta Approval, Purolator International President Says

February 26, 2019

Russell Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Blockchain technology and the United States-Mexico-Canada Act are top of mind for leaders in logistics.

Brexit Trucking Permits Are Flooding In as Hauliers Fear No-Deal

February 14, 2019

Bloomberg

The U.K. has been inundated with requests for permits giving truckers unimpeded access to the European Union in the event of a hard Brexit, highlighting mounting fears among hauliers that their business could be curbed.

Six Out of Ten CEOs See Trump's Tariffs Helping

February 14, 2019

Bloomberg

With the U.S. and China starting a fresh round of trade talks this week, a new survey showed more American executives see their businesses gaining from a potential increase in tariffs than being hurt by it.

Tesla Rushes Model 3s to China Before Trade-War Truce Expires

February 13, 2019

Bloomberg

At least three ships roughly the length of two football fields are slated to arrive at ports in China by the end of this month, each carrying precious cargo from Elon Musk.

Global Logistics

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