Transportation & Distribution

AA Cargo Launches New Service From L.A. to Hong Kong

September 19, 2016

American Airlines Cargo has launched a daily nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Hong Kong.

Hanjin Woes: Cargo Transportation Prices & the Interrupted Supply Chain

September 19, 2016

IBIS World

The world's seventh-largest deep sea cargo transportation carrier, Hanjin Shipping, filed for court receivership - a form of bankruptcy protection - on Aug. 31. Chaos has promptly ensued in a number of markets, and it won't end any time soon, according to Ashley Cruz, IBIS World Procurement Research Analyst.

The Painful Lessons of the Hanjin Bankruptcy

September 19, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Having weathered numerous downturns in the past, major container lines might have thought they were immune from the laws of supply and demand. Now they know better.

While New Tech Reshapes Supply Chains, Facility Planning, Location to Remain Important

September 16, 2016

CBRE Group

Rapidly emerging advancements in technology such as autonomous trucks, 3D printing and warehouse automation will foster dramatic changes in how shippers, retailers and manufacturers configure their supply chains and distribution strategies, spurring a need for different formats and locations for industrial real estate, according to a new report from CBRE Group.

'Fully Autonomous' Ocean Vessels Will Still Rely on Humans, Study Finds

September 16, 2016

Maritime Executive

Research in the design and development of fully autonomous and unmanned merchant vessels could reduce human error and provide financial savings through crew salaries and the omission of crew accommodation. However, these vessels, monitored from land, will require high-quality and reliable communication systems between the unmanned ship and shore. The communication systems are critical for safety and security and will come at a high cost.

Ocean Movement of Perishables Likely to Continue to Be Growing Market

September 15, 2016

Drewry

Despite many adversities for the maritime sector over the last year, seaborne perishable reefer trade increased in 2015 -- and is forecast to grow further still in 2016. By 2020, seaborne reefer cargo will reach a staggering 120 million tonnes, increasing by an average of 2.5 percent per annum, according to the latest edition of the Reefer Shipping Market Review and Forecast 2016/17, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

IAG Cargo Launches New Route to Tehran

September 14, 2016

IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo has commenced service from London to Tehran, Iran.

Samsung Smartphone Fires Latest in Long Line of Lithium-Ion Battery Problems

September 14, 2016

The New York Times

The Federal Aviation Administration, citing fire hazards, has warned against using Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on aircraft. Three Australian airlines and the German carrier Lufthansa have outright banned their use onboard. But the threat of airliner fires is not limited to Samsung devices, which the company has offered to replace. And the hazard is far more than theoretical.

Allianz Group Unit Launches Inland Marine Insurance Product

September 13, 2016

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), the specialist corporate insurer of Allianz Group, has launched Transportation Block 2020, a comprehensive inland marine cargo insurance product.

Hanjin Bankruptcy Not Expected to Greatly Impede Retail Imports

September 13, 2016

National Retail Federation

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports should be at near-peak levels this month even as retailers work to cope with the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Transportation & Distribution

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding transportation and distribution and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are shipping and delivering perishables and manufactured goods faster and farther around the world than ever before through transportation and distribution solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments via air, ground and sea are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using transportation and distribution solutions to power their supply chains.