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No need for disrupters in logistics, say tech firms The last thing a shipper needs in his supply chain is disruption, and in fact all the effort put in by his logistics service provider is dedicated to ensuring consignments move efficiently through the transportation pipeline from factory gate to last mile.Yet disruptive influences can be […]

Not all about disrupters in logistics, say tech firms The last thing a shipper needs in his supply chain is disruption, and in fact all the effort put in by his logistics service provider is dedicated to ensuring consignments move efficiently through the transportation pipeline from factory gate to last mile.Yet disruptive influences can be […]

China’s Zika rules for US exports easier than first disclosed Containers shipped from the U.S. to China that are subject to that country’s regulations designed to prevent the spread of Zika virus won’t have to be fumigated but can instead be disinsected, and government certification… China’s Zika rules for US exports easier than first disclosed […]

China’s Zika fumigation on arrival could delay import up to three days New information is coming in from freight forwarders on the impact China’s recently amended Zika virus prevention measures will have on cargo imports, and it appears that to… China’s Zika fumigation on arrival could delay import up to three days Journal of Commerce

US warehousing, DC absorption at strongest clip since 2007 i Net absorption of warehouse and distribution space in the U.S. during the first six months of 2016 was the strongest since 2007, led by inland markets such as Atlanta, Dallas and Denver, Jones Lang LaSalle reported Wednesday in its second quarter industrial report. Leasing activity […]

Trans-Atlantic shippers surprised by spot rate’s five-year low The dramatic descent of spot prices to five-year lows in both directions on the trans-Atlantic shipping route has sparked questions about how low the… Trans-Atlantic shippers surprised by spot rate’s five-year low Journal of Commerce

China details anti-Zika prep for US exporters, but questions remain Chinese authorities have provided some guidance on how U.S. exporters need to show that they have made their shipments mosquito-free, or risk having their cargo turned away because of concerns over the the Zika… China details anti-Zika prep for US exporters, but questions remain Journal […]

Trans-Pacific spot rates slip as weak demand offsets capacity cuts Trans-Pacific spot rates slipped again this week as weak demand and overcapacity keep them under downward pressure. The rate for shipping a 40-foot-equivalent unit… Trans-Pacific spot rates slip as weak demand offsets capacity cuts Journal of Commerce

Aug. 15 GRIs not enough to lift Asia-Europe spot rates The peak season and planned general rate increases are having no positive… Aug. 15 GRIs not enough to lift Asia-Europe spot rates Journal of Commerce

Expedited trucker V3 speeds its own growth In a sluggish economy, without major disruptions or emergencies, the expedited trucking business tends to move slowly. Freight that would be shunted to an expedited truck or van… Expedited trucker V3 speeds its own growth Journal of Commerce