Monthly Archives for September 2022

SAP-led insurance solution taps Nexxiot for container tracking devices A trio of technology providers want to give shippers the ability to tie sensor-based container data to in-transit cargo insurance decisions. SAP-led insurance solution taps Nexxiot for container tracking devices Journal of Commerce

Tive spreads wings with new pharma product, forwarder deal Tive has been piloting its new pharma new product, which meets a variety of requirements around data security and storage, with 34 companies over the past two months. Tive spreads wings with new pharma product, forwarder deal Journal of Commerce

COVID-19 gives rise to new risk calculus for supply chains The legacy of the pandemic’s effect on supply chains will be less about permanent cost increases and more about permanently altered attitudes towards risk, writes JOC’s Peter Tirschwell. COVID-19 gives rise to new risk calculus for supply chains International Freight

JOC Q&A: Yergin says US-China relationship provides ‘specter of risk’ In a Q&A with JOC.com, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and energy expert Daniel Yergin talks about the heightened sensitivity around US-China relations, the war in Ukraine, and what the current oil market means for the energy transition. JOC Q&A: Yergin says US-China relationship provides ‘specter of […]

India–US trade surges as sourcing slowly shifts away from China The growing popularity of “China-plus-one” sourcing strategies is working to India’s benefit, sending trade between the US and India to record highs as shippers seek to diversify their supply chains. India–US trade surges as sourcing slowly shifts away from China Journal of Commerce

Demurrage pains show spirit of OSRA-22 not matching intent A new data element mandated by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 in June hasn’t changed the score for importers that struggle with the pressure of retrieving containers while disputing demurrage charges. Demurrage pains show spirit of OSRA-22 not matching intent Journal of Commerce

Higher costs, poor vessel reliability continue to hinder US ag exports  US agriculture shippers still face challenges and elevated costs in reaching overseas markets due to unexpected billing from ocean carriers and uncertain vessel schedules. Higher costs, poor vessel reliability continue to hinder US ag exports International Freight

Visibility providers aim to create air-ocean link Linking ocean and air freight visibility has been an elusive challenge for shippers and logistics providers, which has led Vizion and BlueBox to combine their respective data products in a commercial partnership. Visibility providers aim to create air-ocean link Journal of Commerce

Industry largely non-compliant with OSRA-22 demurrage invoice mandate A mandated “container available” data element related to demurrage fees is largely not being complied with yet as the shipping industry grapples with the immediate implications of OSRA-22. Industry largely non-compliant with OSRA-22 demurrage invoice mandate Journal of Commerce

3PLs using revenue to measure efficiency return on technology Comparing the productivity of diversified third-party logistics providers is an imperfect science, but measuring a 3PL’s revenue per employee is one key metric. 3PLs using revenue to measure efficiency return on technology Journal of Commerce