The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding ocean transportation and its impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering container shipments in a more efficient manner than ever before using new services and technologies that provide information en route - allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As ocean cargo services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using ocean shipping solutions to power their supply chains.

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February 13, 2019
By Bloomberg
Tesla Rushes Model 3s to China Before Trade-War Truce Expires
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.
January 22, 2019
By Bloomberg
Europe’s Most Important Shipping River Is Running Dry
Germany’s Rhine river slowdown is the latest sign of how even advanced industrial economies are increasingly fighting the effects of global warming.
January 18, 2019
By Bloomberg
Seven Ways the Cargo Ship Industry Is Cleaning Up Its Filthy Act
Air pollution from cars and factories has been regulated in much of the world since the 1970s. When it comes to the smoke-belching ships that carry global trade, the rules have been a lot looser.

January 10, 2019
By Bloomberg
How Emissions Rules Could Actually Make Shipping Fuel Dirtier
January 2, 2019
By Bloomberg
Why the U.S. Still Imports Natural Gas Despite Export Boom
January 2, 2019
By Bloomberg
U.K. to Spend $137M for No-Deal Brexit Ferry Routes
December 27, 2018
By Bloomberg
Cargo Volumes Are Booming in Trump Trade-War Paradox
December 5, 2018
By Bloomberg
How Used Vegetable Oil Could Power World Trade

November 16, 2018
By Bloomberg
Trade War Finally Hits Commodity Shipping Industry
November 15, 2018
By Bloomberg
Big Oil Is Moving and Re-Using Whole Platforms to Cut Costs
November 9, 2018
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Podcast | The Ups and Downs of the Global Shipping Industry
October 29, 2018
By The New York Times
Global Shipping Freight Rates Slump as Trade Slows
October 19, 2018
By SupplyChainBrain
When Your Customer Is Major League Baseball, It’s More Than a Game

Digitizing Your Supply Chain Through IoT Sensors
November 26, 2018 | Sensitech
What Are You Missing in Your Carrier Invoices?
June 6, 2018 | Intelligent Audit
Port of NANSHA Emerges as the Jewel of the West Pearl River Delta
February 22, 2017 | Port of NANSHA
5 Worst Practices for Managing Global Freight
January 1, 2017 | Phil Marlowe, President, Acuitive Solutions
Supply Chain Disruptions and Risk Still Looming: How to Create a More Resilient Supply Chain
August 30, 2016 | Amber Road

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February 6, 2019
By Tobias Larsson, SCB Contributor
What the Chinese New Year Means for Your Supply Chain
April 2, 2018
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Can Maersk Transform Itself Into an Integrated Service Provider?
March 19, 2018
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Clear Sailing for Ocean Carriers in 2018 — If They Don’t Blow It
October 9, 2017
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Why It's Important to Become Your Carrier's 'Preferred Shipper'
March 20, 2017
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
How Shippers Can Protect Themselves Against Another Carrier Bankruptcy

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How East Coast Ports Are Getting 'Big-Ship Ready'
November 03, 2017
It takes a big port to handle a big ship. Can East Coast ports meet the challenge of handling the new generation of mega-container vessels? Container lines are engaged in a frantic race to build ever-larger ships, which promise to have a ripple effect throughout the global transportation network. Read More
Making Room for the Megaships in New York and New Jersey
November 03, 2017
It takes more than deep water to accommodate a modern-day containership. Sometimes you have to raise a bridge as well. Read More
Making Sense of Chaos: Logistics Embraces A.I.
November 03, 2017
There's just too much data out there for a human to make sense of. Can artificial intelligence save the day? Read More