DHL doubles down on tech for Indian market DHL has launched “DHL SmarTrucking” in India, which the company claims will substantially increase the emerging market economy’s over-the-road supply chain efficiency. Photo credit: DHL. As India accelerates reform measures to eliminate trade barriers and streamline procedures — culminating with a revised cabotage policy for domestic freight […]
Read More →Oakland's Portal provides single window to cargo, terminal info, ships
on May 24, 2018in Industry News
Oakland's Portal provides single window to cargo, terminal info, ships The Oakland Portal that the Northern California port launched Thursday will help beneficial cargo owners, terminal operators, truckers, and other port users share shipment information on a single platform rather than having to access dozens of different websites. (Above: The Port of Oakland.) Photo credit: […]
Read More →All intermodal contracts booked up for Southern California 2018 peak
on May 24, 2018in Industry News
All intermodal contracts booked up for Southern California 2018 peak Union Pacific is no longer taking on new contracts for peak domestic intermodal business later this year out of Southern California, according to Intek Freight & Logistics. Small-size and mid-size shippers will likely be hurt the most because they don’t have the volume to gain […]
Read More →Vancouver changes designed to prevent congestion, dray delays
on May 24, 2018in Industry News
Vancouver changes designed to prevent congestion, dray delays The Port of Vancouver, Canada. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. After four years of relative stability, the drayage environment at the Port of Vancouver, British Columbia, will undergo significant changes beginning June 1, with driver rates increasing 2.6 percent and the launch of a pilot project that could result […]
Read More →Montreal congestion, turn times decline with extended gate hours
on May 23, 2018in Industry News
Montreal congestion, turn times decline with extended gate hours Shippers that view Montreal as a quick and direct way to move cargo in and out of Canada, and perhaps connect to the United States, can rest easier regarding their assessment; a pilot program that extended gates by 4.5 hours appears to have diminished congestion inside […]
Read More →Logistics startup ShipChain hit with cease-and-desist order
on May 23, 2018in Industry News
Logistics startup ShipChain hit with cease-and-desist order ShipChain, the cryptocurrency-based logistics startup company, was issued a cease-and-desist order Tuesday by South Carolina’s attorney general for allegedly transacting securities as an unlicensed broker/dealer. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. A cryptocurrency-based logistics startup company was issued a cease-and-desist order Tuesday by South Carolina’s attorney general for allegedly transacting securities […]
Read More →Intermodal/rail sees an opportunity in Europe’s barge congestion, trucker shortage
on May 21, 2018in Industry News
Intermodal/rail sees an opportunity in Europe’s barge congestion, trucker shortage Amid rise container volumes propelled by Europe/global economic growth, intermodal/rail has an opportunity to win transport market share, due to the continent’s barge congestion and truck driver shortage. (Above: A rail yard near Hamburg, Germany.) Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. LONDON — Europe’s rail freight operators are […]
Read More →Quebec port’s container terminal plans raise questions of feasibility, Montreal’s future
on May 21, 2018in Industry News
Quebec port’s container terminal plans raise questions of feasibility, Montreal’s future The Port of Quebec’s plan to build a container terminal represents a competition threat to Montreal – but the new facility, while offering an economies of scale / mega-ship advantage, nevertheless must address a logistics factor – one that may affect shipper transport decisions. […]
Read More →Supply chain executives: resistance to change holding back container shipping
on May 21, 2018in Industry News
Supply chain executives: resistance to change holding back container shipping A lack of change management across the industry is frustrating moves to digitalize key processes and focus on adding value, according to industry professionals who attended the Global Liner Shipping conference. (Above: The Port of Hamburg.) Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. HAMBURG — Resistance to using existing […]
Read More →Parcel TMS spring up to meet e-commerce surge
on May 17, 2018in Industry News
Parcel TMS spring up to meet e-commerce surge E-commerce is generating new challenges for shippers, from international customs declarations to choosing the best option for shipment. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. An optical equipment manufacturer’s use of a transportation management system (TMS) highlights an avenue for shippers to better control the way they handle parcel shipments, which […]
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