Posted April 25, 2019
Under International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
Following an above average period of disasters, shipping lines have formed a joint industry project to develop best practices for carriage of dangerous goods over the course of a three-month trial period. Continue Reading
Posted April 23, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
With the IMO’s new regulations limiting sulphur emissions now less than eight months away, shippers should be prepared for wide ranging effects including possible service disruptions and price volatility. Continue Reading
Posted March 01, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
According to new research, ocean carriers will need to “impose significantly higher fuel surcharges in 2019 and beyond” in order to maintain margins and cope with the impending costs of low-sulfur regulations. Continue Reading
Posted February 13, 2019
Danish shipping giant A.P. Møller-Maersk has acquired Vandegrift Inc., a U.S. customs broker with a dozen offices headquartered in New Jersey, as part of its strategy to become an integrated logistics provider. Continue Reading
Posted December 21, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
Ocean carriers announced a series of network shifts this week, as the members of 2M and THE Alliance adjust their capabilities to match demand trends expected in 2019 and prepare for IMO 2020. Continue Reading
Posted December 10, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
Maersk’s investment bonds were cut by the bureau to one grade above junk status based on growing concerns about “significant downside risks facing the container shipping industry” in the coming year. Continue Reading
