US Transport Company Challenges CMA CGM’s Detention and Demurrage Charges

Access One Transport, a California-based haulier, has lodged complaints with the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regarding container line detention… Read More

Piracy and Armed Robbery Situation Against Ships in Asia is Improving

Peter Buxbaum 8:00 AM  3/28/2016

The situation of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia continued to improve in February 2016 with lowest number… Read More

Improved Rail Service between Charleston and Charlotte

Haylle Sok 7:00 AM  3/28/2016

The South Carolina Ports Authority has announced a significant enhancement to international intermodal rail service between the Port of Charleston… Read More

Keeping the Maritime Security Program Funded Should be a No Brainer

Ed Wytkind 6:00 AM  3/28/2016

These days, there’s nothing shocking about partisan hostility hindering Congress. It’s practically become the new norm. But when lawmakers are… Read More

Check Insurance to Guard Against International Property Losses

Carlos Moran 5:00 AM  3/28/2016

Companies doing business internationally must comply with local regulations typically requiring them to purchase insurance from admitted insurance companies in… Read More

How the Internet of Things Will Help Automate Supply Chains

Greg Braun 4:00 AM  3/28/2016

One of the primary benefits the Internet of Things (IoT) will deliver for supply chain operations is improved visibility. End-to-end… Read More

AT&T, Porsche Partner on New Mobile Internet Service

Haylle Sok 3:00 AM  3/28/2016

AT&T and Porsche Cars North America, Inc. have forged a new agreement to bring equip select 2017 Porsche models with… Read More

How Countries Benefit from International Standards

Peter Buxbaum 4:00 AM  3/27/2016

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the World Bank Group announced today the signing of a memorandum of understanding… Read More

Roundtable Underscores Importance of 21st Century U.S. Ports To Drive Job Growth

Peter Buxbaum 4:00 AM  3/26/2016

At a recent meeting in Baltimore, Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, and Secretary of Labor… Read More

Coface Iran Outlook: Sharp Turn Ahead, Drive Carefully

Peter Buxbaum 9:00 AM  3/25/2016

After five years of sanctions, Iran is finally rejoining the global community. While this return should have an effect on… Read More

Port Services in the EU: Improving Efficiency to Boost Trade

Peter Buxbaum 8:00 AM  3/25/2016

Draft rules designed to boost the efficiency and cut the cost of services supplied at EU maritime ports, such as… Read More

Emerging Economies Drove Global Trade Volatility in 2015

Peter Buxbaum 7:00 AM  3/25/2016

After dramatically declining in the first half of 2015, global trade recovered but at a slower pace over the rest… Read More