Forwarders, we need you. Today the BBC reported that Poundworld had become the latest high street victim of the e-commerce explosion. We know what the likely outcome is for the discount retailer’s staff, but what about those in the supply …
The cargo handling industry increasingly explores cloud-based, collaborative data sharing platforms to provide real-time visibility and connectivity required to improve efficiency and productivity. This is evident from a study conducted by Navis and XVELA, both part of Cargotec’s business area …
Less than 18 months before the IMO’s 0.5% sulphur cap regulations come into force for merchant shipping, container lines are worried that the estimated $50bn extra cost of the greener fuel could tip them into bankruptcy.
“We’re all going to …
Turkish Cargo has set its sights on the Chinese market with the announcement of a joint-venture with ZTO Express and PAL Air, offering door-to-door logistics services.
Based in Hong Kong, the JV – which has its eyes firmly on the …
One Belt, One Road is continuing its inexorable march into Europe, with both Damco and Kerry announcing new rail freight services out of China.
Kerry’s westbound service will leave from Lianyungang, using the newly built Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway to bring shipments …
It is easy to speculate that a flurry of deals worth billions of dollars – perhaps $30bn or more – could be waiting in the wings of the logistics arena.
This is a simple conclusion, drawing from recent deal-making activity …
South Korea’s CJ Logistics is laying out $216m to take a 90% stake in US-based DSC Logistics. LBR Supply Chain reports the move is intended to bolster CJ’s presence in North America. President Keun Tae Park says his ambition is …
