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 Industrial developer forms forwarding company specializing in frozen meat, "ag" exports from U.S. April 19, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments NorthPoint Development expands logistics footprint.Read More
newsworthy Next round of port contracts likely to be settled without strife, expert forecasts April 19, 2017 Toby Gooley and Mark B. Solomon No Comments ILA, ILWU seek to retain shippers' confidence by demonstrating commitment to stability, says consultant Anthony Scioscia.Read More
newsworthy Virginia to handle largest ship to ever call East Coast April 18, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments COSCO Development, 13,000-TEU behemoth, to arrive May 8.Read More
newsworthy Cordero, former FMC chairman, tapped as Port of Long Beach executive director April 14, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Cordero is also current agency member; will start in May.Read More
inbound Norway plans ship tunnel April 11, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Canal would cut through a mountain in a bid to help ships avoid dangerous waters.Read More
newsworthy Container ports expect strong import numbers for spring and summer April 10, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Imports forecast to rise quickly after February numbers are hit by Asian factory closures over Chinese New Year, NRF and Hackett report says.Read More
newsworthy UPS expands scope of Europe-China rail service March 28, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Six locations added to network.Read More
newsworthy Ocean forwarders take slow boat in replying to rate quotes, but does it matter? March 20, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Freightos survey said customers can wait more than four days to receive quote. Some wonder if that impacts forwarders' value proposition.Read More
newsworthy Inttra buys Belgian firm that manages empty containers March 14, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Avantida acquisition marks Inttra's first foray into landside box logistics segment.Read More