Transportation & Distribution

Hanjin Shipping Sails Toward Biggest Ocean Line Bankruptcy Ever

September 2, 2016

Hanjin Shipping has elected to file for court receivership, the first step towards what will be the largest container line bankruptcy in history - six times larger than the collapse of United States Lines three decades ago, the previous record holder.

Cargo Chief Launches Tracks TMS App for Small, Mid-sized Carriers

September 1, 2016

Cargo Chief

Cargo Chief, a third-party logistics provider, has launched Tracks TMS, its web-based transportation-management system.

FourKites' Tracking Platform Now Available With Oracle Transportation Management

September 1, 2016

FourKites

The real-time load-tracking platform of FourKites, a vendor of logistics visibility software for shippers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers, is now available with Oracle Transportation Management Cloud (OTM) and Oracle Transportation Management version 6.3.0 or higher.

Roadrunner Inks Agreement With Sameday Worldwide in Canada

August 31, 2016

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc.

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. has entered into a new service agreement with Sameday Worldwide of Mississauga, Ontario.

Reefer, Tank Sectors Only Bright Spots in Global Leases of Container Equipment

August 31, 2016

Drewry

Following markedly slow growth of just 3.5 percent in 2015 due to decreased rental demand, the global leased container equipment operating fleet is forecast to increase by little more than 1 percent in 2016, according to the latest edition of the Container Leasing Industry Annual Report 2016, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Omnitracs Creates Critical Event Video System for Driver Training

August 30, 2016

Omnitracs LLC

Omnitracs LLC, a provider of fleet-management technology for transportation and logistics companies, has launched a Critical Event Video setup.

IAG Cargo Upgrades European Freight Operation

August 30, 2016

IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo has begun two new short-haul freight services. It has launched service between Madrid and Amsterdam, to enable easier access for shipments between Amsterdam and Latin America.

APL Logistics Inks New Joint Venture in Oman

August 29, 2016

APL Logistics Ltd.

APL Logistics Ltd. has entered into a joint venture with Arab Global Logistics LLC in Oman.

Crowley Launches Container Service Between Jacksonville, Costa Rica

August 29, 2016

Crowley Maritime Corp.

Crowley Maritime Corp. has launched a weekly, fixed-day container-shipping service between Jacksonville, Fla. and Costa Rica.

As Ocean Carriers Undergo Historic Consolidation, Shippers Could See Rates Increase

August 29, 2016

EBN

The container shipping industry is undergoing a historic wave of consolidation as carriers seek to tighten supply to offset the historical drop in pricing.

Transportation & Distribution

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