Monthly Archives for June 2021

Forwarders tapping visibility APIs to automate container updates New York-based forwarder Shifl is partnering with container visibility data company Terminal49 to supply it with the ability to predict estimates times of arrival (ETAs) and independently verify its own container status data, the… Forwarders tapping visibility APIs to automate container updates Journal of Commerce

Cargo owners prioritizing capacity over price in hot breakbulk market Strong demand and healthy freight rates in the multipurpose vessel and heavy lift (MPV/HL) markets are expected to last through the end of 2021, driven by continued investment in wind energy… Cargo owners prioritizing capacity over price in hot breakbulk market Journal of Commerce

Singapore software startup to manage drayage in Thailand for CMA CGM A software provider aiming to digitalize port drayage processes in Southeast Asia has expanded into Thailand through a partnership with liner carrier CMA CGM’s local office. Singapore-based Haulio develops software to help drayage carriers — called “hauliers” in… Singapore software startup to manage drayage in Thailand for CMA CGM Journal of Commerce

Automation software maker targets 3PL customer service inefficiencies An automation-focused logistics technology startup on Tuesday said it has created a set of customer service-oriented bots designed to minimize resources that third-party logistics providers (3PLs) spend attracting and retaining shipper… Automation software maker targets 3PL customer service inefficiencies Journal of Commerce

Investment into Overhaul continues visibility momentum Growth equity continues to flow into the supply chain visibility market, the latest example being software provider Overhaul on Tuesday snagging a $35 million funding round led… Investment into Overhaul continues visibility momentum Journal of Commerce

US importers of low-value containerized goods embrace Section 321 As more international shipments go directly to US consumers rather than via retailers, importers of lower-value cargo are increasingly tapping a US federal statute that expanded the value of goods that… US importers of low-value containerized goods embrace Section 321 Journal of Commerce

US ocean importers of low-value goods embrace Section 321 As more international shipments go directly to US consumers rather than via retailers, importers of lower-value cargo are increasingly tapping a US federal statute that expanded the value of goods that… US ocean importers of low-value goods embrace Section 321 Journal of Commerce

Finding the ocean freight sweet spot for Section 321 As more international shipments go directly to US consumers rather than via retailers, importers of lower-value cargo are increasingly tapping a US federal statute that expanded the value of goods that… Finding the ocean freight sweet spot for Section 321 Journal of Commerce

Operational agility crucial in this turbulent market During these turbulent times of raw material cost spikes, pandemic-impacted driven delays and tight freight space/escalating container rates, which is more important:  Accurate forecasts or operational agility? I would argue that the answer is both, however, the balance needs to skew to agility.  When you are dealing with multiple supply […]

Top US Shippers: Apparel, footwear shippers uneasy in uncertain trade environment (The following story appears in the Top 100 US Importers and Exporters issue of The Journal of Commerce print magazine.)Clothing importers in the US are confident sales will… Top US Shippers: Apparel, footwear shippers uneasy in uncertain trade environment Journal of Commerce