Journal of Commerce Rankings: 3PLs struggle with post-pandemic sugar high The top end of the global 3PL sector is populated by companies that see a down market as a chance to focus on higher-yield customers and those that see a chance to build market share. Journal of Commerce Rankings: 3PLs struggle with post-pandemic sugar high […]
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on March 26, 2024in Industry News
Baltimore bridge collision involving Maersk-chartered ship shuts port
on March 26, 2024in Industry News
Baltimore bridge collision involving Maersk-chartered ship shuts port The closure of the fifth-busiest container port on the US East Coast could put pressure on container lines as they divert vessel calls. Baltimore bridge collision involving Maersk-chartered ship shuts port Journal of Commerce
Read More →Vancouver hit by new round of rail congestion amid early year import surge
on March 25, 2024in Industry News
Vancouver hit by new round of rail congestion amid early year import surge The port is struggling to relieve excessive rail container dwells on its docks caused by an unexpected jump in imports and what some stakeholders say is an inadequate supply of railcars. Vancouver hit by new round of rail congestion amid early year […]
Read More →New Maersk facility in Tijuana taps into growing low-value Mexico-US trade
on March 25, 2024in Industry News
New Maersk facility in Tijuana taps into growing low-value Mexico-US trade Maersk is the first container line to publicly promote a direct pipeline of ocean freight to what’s known as Section 321 shipments, though the model has been used for years by freight forwarders. New Maersk facility in Tijuana taps into growing low-value Mexico-US trade […]
Read More →Red Sea diversions keep shipping emissions at ‘dangerously high’ levels: report
on March 25, 2024in Industry News
Red Sea diversions keep shipping emissions at ‘dangerously high’ levels: report Meeting interim emissions benchmarks will be increasingly difficult unless decisive policy action is taken, according to a new report from consultancy AlixPartners. Red Sea diversions keep shipping emissions at ‘dangerously high’ levels: report Journal of Commerce
Read More →MSC unit secures takeover of French forwarder Clasquin
on March 25, 2024in Industry News
MSC unit secures takeover of French forwarder Clasquin The acquisition will add significant volume of air and ocean cargo to the MSC subsidiary and extend its reach into European markets. MSC unit secures takeover of French forwarder Clasquin International Freight
Read More →LTL carrier FedEx Freight becomes more global under ‘Tricolor’ strategy
on March 22, 2024in Industry News
LTL carrier FedEx Freight becomes more global under ‘Tricolor’ strategy The freight hauled by the largest LTL trucking company in the US will become more global under a reorganization of FedEx’s varied domestic and international networks. LTL carrier FedEx Freight becomes more global under ‘Tricolor’ strategy Journal of Commerce
Read More →Groups urge DCSA members to implement standard on shipping schedules
on March 22, 2024in Industry News
Groups urge DCSA members to implement standard on shipping schedules The letter is a further sign that the work of the non-profit carrier group has stalled at the adoption phase for its members. Groups urge DCSA members to implement standard on shipping schedules Journal of Commerce
Read More →Transfix pursues anti-theft alliance among brokers, shippers with new tools
on March 22, 2024in Industry News
Transfix pursues anti-theft alliance among brokers, shippers with new tools The digital freight marketplace is making new software tools that target fake brokers and fraudulent pickups available to customers as well as competitors. Transfix pursues anti-theft alliance among brokers, shippers with new tools Journal of Commerce
Read More →Path toward net-zero shipping starts to emerge as MEPC81 meeting ends
on March 22, 2024in Industry News
Path toward net-zero shipping starts to emerge as MEPC81 meeting ends But there remains significant horse trading ahead as IMO member states try to reach agreement on a fuel standard and a global greenhouse gas pricing measure that need to be decided on by next year and rolled out in 2027. Path toward net-zero shipping […]
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