SeaIntelligence’s Jensen on Low Sulphur Fuel Prices, Blockchain Security, Viability Of 18,000 Teu Ships, COSCO’s Growing Dominance
A noted container industry analyst says ocean carriers may pay $200 per ton more to meet new low sulphur fuel standards than they pay in 2019, but the increase will only be slightly higher than the bunker heavy fuel price paid in 2014.
Port of Long Beach’s Cordero says on dock rail and better chassis utilization key priorities
Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero says that new on dock rail investment and better chassis utilization are two key priorities for the Port of Long Beach.
‘Woke’ retailers glean supply chain benefits
Concisely stated, that was a recurring theme as more than 1,800 leaders of retail companies and logistics providers gathered Feb. 24-27 in the Disney suburbia outside Orlando, Florida.
SEKO Logistics partnering to spur growth in cross-border e-commerce
​With its newly launched partnership with technology leader Easyship, SEKO Logistics is supporting the ability of e-commerce merchants to grow in cross-border markets.
How Uber Freight Will be Affected by the First Self Driving Car Fatal Accident
Uber has been a pioneer technology giant in the transportation space since its quiet start several years ago. Giving consumers the ability to schedule pickups with a few simple clicks and empowering thousands to generate income just from driving from one place to the next had many impressed with the technology company.
Size matters when it comes to boxes, DHL Supply Chain proves to RILA
When it comes to shipping cartons, size clearly matters, according to DHL Supply Chain design team executives exhibiting this week at the Retail Industry Leaders Association’s LINK 2019 supply chain conference in Kissimmee, Florida.
SSA says Port of Oakland Turning Basin expansion is critical
Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT) is located on the north side of the Oakland Estuary (see map below). The Turning Basin is circled and is at the right side of the map. Howard Terminal is the innermost terminal in green at the right and adjoins the Turning Basin. (Source: Port of Oakland)
Foot Locker to make strides with mini-hubs,  CEO says in kicking off RILA conference
Foot Locker Inc. is looking to make supply chain strides by opening a network of “mini-hub” distribution centers, according to the athletic shoe leader’s top executive speaking today [Feb. 25] at the Retail Industry Leaders Association’s LINK 2019 conference.
When Pigs Fly – What will the Year of the Pig signal for China airfreight?
As China enters the lunar Year of the Pig, there are many challenges facing the Chinese aviation sector and particularly airfreight.
Air Freight Trends to Watch in 2019
What is your air freight strategy for the year ahead? Demand growth, the type of capacity airlines are adding to the market, and tariffs are big trends to watch this year. Get ready for whatever comes next. Here’s what you need to know.

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