India tax reform prompts 3PLs to adapt, streamline supply chains Above: Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT). Photo credit: JNPT. Barring growth anxiety caused by a speedy import-handling program for port-based supply chain intermediaries, the Indian third-party logistics (3PL) industry appears to have adapted well to the new, vastly regulated market environment brought on by an […]
Read More →Buenos Aires customs officers’ one-day job action hits shippers
on June 29, 2018in Industry News
Buenos Aires customs officers’ one-day job action hits shippers Shippers in Argentina, hit Friday by a one-day customs officers’ strike in Buenos Aires, had breathed a momentary sigh of relief this week, after truck drivers accepted a 19 percent pay increase and did not strike. (Above: The DP World Argentina Rio de lat Plata Terminal.) […]
Read More →New India import plan’s goal is to decrease supply chain cost, time
on June 28, 2018in Industry News
New India import plan’s goal is to decrease supply chain cost, time Authorities have asked stakeholders to examine a proposed fast-track/streamlined last-mile/last touch logistics plan for inland container depots — dubbed “direct inland delivery”. (Above: Allcargo Group’s container freight station at Chennai.) Photo credit: Allcargo Group. Stepping up its reform pace, the government of India […]
Read More →Europe rail to truckers: Work with us, not against us
on June 28, 2018in Industry News
Europe rail to truckers: Work with us, not against us Europe’s rail and truck transport systems are at a pivotal moment. The two could complement each other and help meet the likely 30 percent incease in Europe cargo expected by 2030. However, turf protecting could still rule the day, especially if rail views truck platooning […]
Read More →Trump tariffs unlikely to radically alter supply chains in short term
on June 28, 2018in Industry News
Trump tariffs unlikely to radically alter supply chains in short term C.H. Robinson Worldwide CEO John Wiehoff speaking at the SMC3 Connections 2018 conference. Photo credit: Ari Ashe. If the US implements tariffs on China, interest groups have suggested some dire scenarios such as inflation on everything from cars to homes and an economic recession, […]
Read More →US West Coast ports prep for tariff-driven volatility
on June 28, 2018in Industry News
US West Coast ports prep for tariff-driven volatility US ports can follow the lead of West Coast ports, which have developed a smart strategy to prepare several weeks in advance for sudden surges or drops in cargo volumes. (Above: The Port of Los Angeles.) Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. US West Coast ports are working with terminal […]
Read More →Maersk extends ‘one-stop shipper shop’ solution to India’s Haldia Port
on June 27, 2018in Industry News
Maersk extends ‘one-stop shipper shop’ solution to India’s Haldia Port Maersk also reiterated its commitment to the east India market, indicating additional service improvements are in the offing. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. Buoyed by what it calls a “spirited” uptrend in Indian containerized export-import freight, Maersk Line continues to expand its end-to-end logistics offerings to and […]
Read More →India pushes east coast ports to seek transhipment business
on June 26, 2018in Industry News
India pushes east coast ports to seek transhipment business India government officials stated that the ports of V.O. Chidambaranar (Tuticorin), Visakhapatnam, and Cochin have the potential to transform themselves into transhipment hubs and, in turn, increase their freight handling. (Above: DP World’s International Container Transhipment Terminal in Cochin, India.) Photo credit: DP World Subcontinent. After […]
Read More →Container lines double down on tracking tech
on June 25, 2018in Industry News
Container lines double down on tracking tech Ocean carriers have begun investing directly in startups, and in some cases deploying these solutions more broadly. Further, as the tech sector worked through initial roadblocks, the market for sensor technology to track international freight has been steadily warming the last two years, as shippers seek more-accurate and […]
Read More →Chittagong shippers captive to worsening port congestion
on June 25, 2018in Industry News
Chittagong shippers captive to worsening port congestion This year, the situation at Chittagong again deteriorated. So far this June, vessels have had to wait more than a week at outer anchorage. (Above: Container ships line up at Chittagong Port.) Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. Despite several measures taken to prevent it, seasonal congestion has again hit Chittagong […]
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