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Seahawk – a case study in complex, import project cargo logistics A move of three unassembled air cooling condensers to three different construction sites added layers of complexity to an international logistics solution. Photo credit: Seahawk Logitech. US project cargo importers face a rising tide of pressures today, ranging from fuel surcharges and congested ports […]

APL adds to carrier jostle for industry blockchain platform   APL’s blockchain aims to include a range of container shipping processes, with an example of the platform’s utility being the elimination of the redundancy, needless rekeying, and back-and-forth of one essential task. (Above: An APL ship at the Port of Oakland.) Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. APL […]

Record volume at Antwerp port sends delay warning It is another bad news, good news statistic for Antwerp (above) and Rotterdam. The bad: an intermodal operator has warned that barge congestion is already causing delays of up to 36 hours at Antwerp and 72 hours at Rotterdam. The good: container volume growth continues to shine. […]

US Southwest chassis pool gets regulatory approval Savannah (above) has room for chassis – considerable room. Photo credit: Ari Ashe. The Federal Maritime Commission has approved an application to create a Southern States Chassis Pool, covering terminals in six states and opening up the possibility of nearly 10,000 additional chassis to efficiently move containers increasingly […]

Cosco cargo moving slowly via US ports post-cyber attack As Cosco continues to guide its customers through e-mail transmissions for the booking of cargo, there was good news on Wednesday. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. Terminal operators at a half-dozen North American ports said Wednesday they are processing documentation and delivery orders from Cosco Shipping vessels more […]

Log-Net scores win but IP software battle continues LOG-NET’s $14.4 million jury verdict provides hope to small logistics providers seeking to defend their proprietary value added, but the case also serves as a note of caution for smaller, growing tech companies. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. A decision Friday by a US District Court jury to award […]

Tariff pressure does not defuse peak season air cargo worries A slight dip in demand for air cargo in the first quarter was quickly reversed with volume steadily increasing on the east-west trades. (Above: Air cargo being loaded in Germany.) Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. The trade dispute between the United States and its major trading partners […]

Tightening Mexico truck capacity benefiting cross-border rail A variety of factors, including strong domestic US freight demand, is putting pressure on cross-border trucking between Mexico and the US. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. Strong freight demand and higher trucking rates within the US mean fewer trucks available for northbound loads at the US-Mexican border. That’s amplifying the […]

Brazil's Porto Chibatao gets pier expansion ok, amid increasing demand   Above: Porto Chibatao. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. Porto Chibatão has won the latest battle versus its rival container terminal operator, Superterminais, in a terminal war in Brazil’s Amazonas region. Chibatão Navegação e Comércio Ltda has just received permission from Antaq, Brazil’s ports and waterways regulatory […]

Cosco responds to cyber attack on US operations   Since Cosco’s overseas operations have not been affected, communication with US offices is able to take place, although at a slower pace, according to Cosco Senior Vice President Howard Finkel. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. Cosco Shipping’s US operations were hit Tuesday with a cyber attack that is […]