newsworthy Ocean carriers see "digitalization" as next frontier for improving costs and efficiency May 3, 2017 Toby Gooley No Comments Shipping lines are exploring further automation of trade and finance documentation and the Internet of Things.Read More
newsworthy SAP builds blockchain technology into its cloud-based applications March 23, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Ariba division will team up with Everledger to improve security and transparency in business network.Read More
newsworthy Maersk teams with IBM on blockchain data-sharing platform March 6, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Partners to open secure global trading network to all users later in 2017.Read More
newsworthy Chassis leasing firm DCLI buys NYK's 11,000 chassis used on U.S. mainland February 28, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments NYK becomes latest liner to exit or scale back chassis provisioning.Read More
newsworthy Maersk posts massive 2016 loss; company sees better days ahead February 8, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments $1.9 billion loss due to overcapacity, tepid demand; supply-demand scales more favorable now than in years, executives say.Read More
newsworthy Maersk, Alibaba in agreement allowing liner's customers to book space using Alibaba's site January 5, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Deal could usher in new approach to capacity procurement.Read More
newsworthy FMC approves THE Alliance vessel-sharing agreement December 16, 2016 Toby Gooley No Comments Federal Maritime Commission green lights compact after controversial provision is removed; operations to begin in April 2017.Read More
newsworthy Maersk, Los Angeles/Long Beach ports team up to gauge benefits of environmental upgrade November 7, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments $1 million port investment to track vessel emissions of Maersk ships calling the ports.Read More
newsworthy Top three Japanese liner companies to combine into joint-venture firm October 31, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments New firm to become world's sixth largest liner company with 7-percent share.Read More
transportation report Big data, analytics could be a welcome tonic for the beleaguered liner shipping trade October 24, 2016 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Advanced analytical tools are driving major efficiencies in an industry that badly needs them.Read More