Container Placement Challenges Reach ‘Impossible’ Levels
Shippers and forwarders could find it “impossible” to position containers in the right place at the right time, as the global box shortage worsens. The global dearth of contain
Predictive Analytics: Transforming Supply Chain Optimization in Freight
In the dynamic and fast-paced world of logistics, the freight sector stands out as a critical component of global trade. The efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations
Collaborative Logistics: Enhancing Supply Chain Optimization in Freight
In today’s interconnected world, collaborative logistics has emerged as a game-changer for the freight and supply chain industry. This approach involves strategic part
Red Sea Rerouting Sparks Asian Port Congestion
Diversions of container ships via the Cape of Good Hope has resulted in a continuous reconfiguration of port calls and vessel sizes on services as carriers adjust Asia to Europe lo
Maersk Raises Surcharges Amid Expanding Red Sea Risks
Last week, Houthi chief Abdul Malik Al-Houthi said there would be a stepping-up of operations in the Red Sea; and yesterday Maersk Line noted that the Red Sea “risk zone” had e
Yang Ming Chiefs Deny Extra Bonus Amid Doubled Q1 Profits
Yang Ming has denied media reports that its chairman and GM, Cheng Cheng-mount and Patrick Tu, paid themselves an ex-gratia bonus after the Taiwanese operator’s earnings began
Baltimore Plans Explosive Demolition for Collapsed Bridge
The task force working on the restoration of full access to the port of Baltimore is going explosive. Yesterday, the Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command announced it would be
Airlines Juggle Q4 Capacity for E-commerce Boost
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has made a further deal to operate freighters for Amazon in a bid to capitalise on the ecommerce boom. But airlines unable to cash in on the sec
FAA Investigates Boeing 787 Dreamliner Safety
Airlines in line for delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliners are facing longer wait times as the troubled manufacturer checks the aircraft on its production line for potential problems
FBI Investigates Criminal Case in Baltimore Bridge Disaster
The investigation of the Baltimore bridge disaster may be turning into a criminal case. An FBI team boarded the containership Dali as the bureau launched a probe into whether the c
