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Maersk Awaits China's Decision on Proposed Alliance
Maersk Line, the container-shipping unit of Danish conglomerate A.P. Møller-Maersk, expects the Chinese government to decide in June on the company's application for a shipping alliance with two other shipping operators, in a bid to reduce operating costs amid weak international trade.
Ocean Carriers Search for Best Emission Reduction Technology
In a recent decision affecting ocean freight operators, the International Maritime Organization's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) adopted amendments to the MARPOL Convention to set a date for the implementation of "Tier III" standards within emission control areas (ECAs) and to make the IMO Member State Audit Scheme mandatory.
Fearful of Banking Restrictions, Shipping Lines Stay Away from Iran
Global shipping lines are increasingly shying away from handling cargoes to Iran as restrictions on banking and insurance continue unabated, despite an interim agreement between Tehran and the West that called for limited sanctions relief.
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Despite Belly Cargo Growth, Freighter Demand Reported to Be Up
Demand for freighter aircraft is on the upswing, according to a newly-released forecast issued by the Air Cargo Management Group.
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Book Highlights History of Denmark's Maersk Line
A humble metal box measuring just 20 feet or 40 feet by 8 feet, the shipping container has changed the world. It helped usher in globalization, deliver bananas that taste fresh despite being picked weeks before, and provide the ability for companies to have a truly international supply chain. Yet Maersk Line was late in adopting its use. A new book, tracking the history of the Danish shipping line, explains why.
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Lufthansa Converts to Fuel-Saving Containers
All of the LD3 containers used by Lufthansa Cargo are now the lightweight versions. The LD3 standard containers produced using lighter composite materials are helping to reduce fuel consumption and emissions at the airline.
Climate Change and the Impact on Supply Chains
As extreme weather impacts global supply chains, industries must keep resources moving. Be it the flow of goods, electricity, communications or oil and gas, today's governments, global manufacturers, aid relief organizations and insurance firms are worried sick over supply chain disruptions. And it's easy to see why.
AA Cargo Adds Seasonal Widebody Capacity in Europe Service
American Airlines Cargo has beefed up its Europe service to accommodate seasonal requirements.
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Is There Really an Integrated Asia-Pacific Supply Chain?
Supply chains in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region pose a unique set of challenges for the organizations that rely upon them. With a land mass four times the size of Europe, transportation and distribution issues are complex and challenging. The region's diversity, in terms of regulations and political climate, as well as its sheer size makes it difficult to think of an integrated Asia-Pacific supply chain.
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Industry Insights From NLDC Founder
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SupplyPro Unveils New Inventory-Management Tool
SupplyPro Inc. has introduced SupplyScale, a weight-based inventory-management tool that can be integrated into a new or existing SupplyPro system.
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U.S. Risks Falling Behind Other Nations on Arctic Initiatives, GAO Study Says
The U.S. needs a better strategy to coordinate and prioritize its policies related to the Arctic region, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study that was released by Reps. Rick Larsen, Tim Bishop, John Garamendi and Senator Lisa Murkowski.
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