Monthly Archives for January 2018

China's largest retailer extends global cold chain reach China’s cold chain efficiency is improving as online demand for fresh produce soars. Photo credit: JD.com The logistics division of China’s largest retailer JD.com has partnered with Air China Cargo to extend its cold chain network deeper into key global markets to satisfy the mainland’s soaring appetite […]

Shipper demand continues to pressure air cargo rates, space Book early and avoid urgent shipments is the best way for shippers to avoid delays and sky high air freight rates this year. Photo credit: Air France-KLM Finding air freight space is likely to be an area of continuing frustration for shippers in 2018, with strong […]

Swedish ro-ro carrier plans inland container shuttle service SOL wants to focus on the export needs of the forest and mining industries in the Lake Vanern region, plus importers, such as retailers, the company said. Photo credit: Shutterstock. Ro-ro operator Swedish Orient Line (SOL) plans to launch a container shuttle service between the Port of […]

BCOs seek US regulatory action on demurrage, detention Truckers typically are required to pay demurrage, even if it’s in dispute, before they can take a container out of the terminal. Photo credit: Shutterstock. Shippers and intermediaries urged US maritime regulators to make it easier to challenge congestion-related fees that container lines and marine terminals impose […]

BCOs seek regulatory action on demurrage, detention Truckers typically are required to pay demurrage, even if it’s in dispute, before they can take a container out of the terminal. Photo credit: Shutterstock. Shippers and intermediaries urged US maritime regulators to make it easier to challenge congestion-related fees that container lines and marine terminals impose for […]

Kuehne + Nagel joins Temasek in search for logistics start-ups A new joint venture between Kuehne + Nagel and Temasek will accelerate the transformation of the logistics industry. Photo credit: Kuehne + Nagel Swiss logistics giant Kuehne + Nagel and Singapore’s state owned investment arm Temasek have agreed to establish a joint venture to find […]

Tech start-up aims to help forwarders digitize According to a tech executive, complex rate contracts, massive spreadsheets, emails and PDFs bring frustration to industry players and destroy business efficiency. Photo credit: Shutterstock. A new start-up solutions provider believes it has found a way to automate and decode complex ocean freight contracts that remain a nightmare […]

Though not required, B/L is best practice Q: We are a shipper, and when we ship to our customers the freight terms are supposed to be free on board origin, freight collect. I am told by my department that it takes a while to fill out a bill of lading, therefore my department does not […]

Global Trading Resources, Inc. joins the Janel Group family Global Trading Resources, Inc. (GTRI) is proud to announce that it has joined Janel Group, a U.S.-based global provider of integrated logistics solutions with offices nationwide. In addition to strengthening Janel’s Portland office, GTRI brings the Janel team new industry competencies and veteran leadership. Customers and […]

French ports expand Europe reach with new Swiss rail link The Mediterranean port of Marseille will soon have a rail link to Switzerland. The North Europe port of Le Havre-and the Mediterranean port of Marseille Fos will launch a rail shuttle service with intermodal operator Naviland Cargo in March as the French ocean hubs target […]