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- Ukraine Attacks Crimean Oil Platform For Second Time In A Week June 26, 2022June 26 (Reuters) – Ukrainian forces have attacked a drilling platform in the Black Sea owned by a Crimean oil and gas company, Tass news agency cited local officials as saying on Sunday, the second...Reuters
- The Ukraine War: The Longer The War, The More Likely It Is To Be Won By A Sea Power June 26, 2022Basil Germond (The Conversation)–The Ukraine war is at a strategic turning point. As the Russian offensive intensifies in the Donbas without resulting in any substantial gains, western leaders warn that the...Editorial
- G-7 Negotiators Put Russia Oil Price Cap on Agenda for Leaders June 26, 2022By Birgit Jennen, Michael Nienaber and Alberto Nardelli (Bloomberg) –Group of Seven negotiators agreed that discussions on a potential price cap on Russian oil had progressed enough to send the issue...Bloomberg
Green marine – Offshore Energy
- World’s first hydrogen-powered MASS gets LR’s approval June 27, 2022ACUA Ocean, a clean maritime startup, has received approval in principle (AiP) from classification […] The post World’s first hydrogen-powered MASS gets LR’s approval appeared first on Offshore Energy.Ajsa Habibic
- Höegh LNG and AIE confirm Port Kembla FSRU charter deal June 27, 2022Norway’s floating terminal projects company Höegh LNG informed that Australian Industrial Energy (AIE) confirmed a long-term FSRU charter deal for its Port Kembla LNG terminal. The post Höegh LNG and AIE confirm Port Kembla FSRU charter deal appeared first on Offshore Energy.Sanja Pekic
- In focus: Energy players in strategic moves to net-zero June 24, 2022This week witnessed prominent industry players teaming up worldwide for energy transition projects and decarbonising their production and operations. The post In focus: Energy players in strategic moves to net-zero appeared first on Offshore Energy.Sanja Pekic
The Loadstar
- USA Truck Inc stock rises 110% on DB Schenker $435m takeover June 24, 2022PRESS RELEASE News, Jun 24, 2022 DB Schenker and USA Truck to Combine and Create Premier North American Transportation Solutions Provider USA Truck Stockholders to Receive $31.72 per Share in Cash • DB Schenker’s Resources and Complementary Capabilities to Enable USA Truck to Accelerate its Long-Term Growth Strategy DB Schenker, one of the world’s leading logistics service […]LoadstarEditorial
- Shock for carriers as spot rates fall below long-term contract prices June 24, 2022Spot container freight rates on the main east-west deepsea headhaul trades continued to edge downwards this week, amid a softening of demand as western consumers grapple with the rising cost of living crisis. A survey of SME shippers by Freightos shows that more than half the respondents have placed peak season orders early in the […]Gavin van Marle
- Port of Constanta signs deal with DPW for ro-ro and project cargo terminal June 24, 2022In another clear sign that DP World is looking to link the supply chains across Europe, the Dubai-based company has signed an Memorandum of Understanding with Romania’s port of Constanta for a ro-ro and project cargo facility at the Black Sea port. The new terminal is expected to be operational by the early summer of […]Nick Savvides
Air Cargo World
- Some carriers opt out of handling lithium batteries June 24, 2022As air carriers opt out of handling certain lithium batteries, those that must ship by cargo aircraft only have become increasingly more difficult to transport, according to a June market update from NNR Global Logistics. “The challenge is that many carriers are no longer handling certain types of lithium-ion batteries and it becomes a challenge […]Kelly Stroh
- Consultant Insight: FedEx credits strong revenue management for Q4 earnings June 24, 2022There's growth — and then there's growth — and in FedEx's fiscal fourth quarter ending May 31, the company’s achievements were in revenue management versus volume growth. As a result of revenue management measures, FedEx ended fiscal 2022 with a record revenue of $93.5 billion and adjusted operating income of $6.9 billion, both up 11% […]Cathy Roberson
- Data transparency to drive sustainability efforts June 24, 2022Data transparency and collaboration are key to piloting the airfreight industry into a more sustainable future, stakeholders say. While sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can be a useful tool to reduce carbon emissions, it will not be an industry standard anytime soon, panelists at the recent Air Cargo Tech Summit 2022 in Miami agreed. Instead, data […]Joshua Aelick
Global Logistics
- How to Build Supply Chain Resiliency: The Ultimate Guide June 15, 2022Businesses have their plates full in trying to create resilient supply chains to meet this dramatically changed environment. But in thinking about these serious issues, shippers must also prioritize customer expectations.
- Canadian Customs: What U.S. Exporters Need to Know to Keep Things Moving June 15, 2022Find out what U.S. businesses should know about the Canadian customs process before shipping products to the border.
- Five Last Mile Delivery Challenges and How to Tackle Them June 15, 2022Shippers tread on dangerous ground if they don’t deploy a comprehensive solution to tackle shipment visibility, capacity, returns, brand reputation and cost challenges associated with last-mile deliveries.
Express/Small Shipments
- FedEx Faces Big Changes as New Boss Confronts Higher Costs, Angry Contractors June 23, 2022New CEO Raj Subramaniam will soon tell investors how he intends to lead FedEx while confronting higher costs for labor, Covid-related lockdowns in China and angry contractors at the company's crown-jewel FedEx Ground unit.
- AI Driven Best Practices in Warehouse Execution June 15, 2022Warehouse work has been transforming at an amazing rate over the past several years and operators are constantly looking for new, innovative ways to deliver immediate, impactful improvements in productivity and accuracy.
- Five Last Mile Delivery Challenges and How to Tackle Them June 15, 2022Shippers tread on dangerous ground if they don’t deploy a comprehensive solution to tackle shipment visibility, capacity, returns, brand reputation and cost challenges associated with last-mile deliveries.
Last Mile Delivery
- FedEx Faces Big Changes as New Boss Confronts Higher Costs, Angry Contractors June 23, 2022New CEO Raj Subramaniam will soon tell investors how he intends to lead FedEx while confronting higher costs for labor, Covid-related lockdowns in China and angry contractors at the company's crown-jewel FedEx Ground unit.
- Retailers Need 'Frenemy' Delivery Networks, American Eagle CSCO Says June 21, 2022There’s a growing consumer appetite for delivery consolidation.
- Five Last-Mile Delivery Challenges and How to Tackle Them June 17, 2022Last-mile deliveries often represent the most difficult aspect of supply chain management.
Rail & Intermodal
- Canadian National Workers Strike After Failed Negotiations June 20, 2022Canadian National Railway Co. workers have gone on strike after failing to reach an agreement during the weekend over benefits and wages.
- Railroad, Union Labor Fight Moves Toward Emergency Intervention June 15, 2022Major railroads, including Union Pacific and BNSF, and their unions remain at an impasse after a government board ended efforts to mediate a settlement, a move which will likely force President Biden’s administration to intervene.
- Top U.S. Port Enlists White House Help to Clear Rail-Cargo Logjam June 14, 2022The Port of Los Angeles has enlisted the help of the White House to clear a backlog of rail-bound containers that’s tripled since February.
Transportation & Distribution
- ‘Clean’ Eating Gets Complicated by New Climate Research June 24, 2022For years now, climate-conscious cooks have embraced plant-based diets as a way to avoid the emissions-heavy meat industry. New research suggests low-carbon eating isn’t quite that simple.
- FedEx Faces Big Changes as New Boss Confronts Higher Costs, Angry Contractors June 23, 2022New CEO Raj Subramaniam will soon tell investors how he intends to lead FedEx while confronting higher costs for labor, Covid-related lockdowns in China and angry contractors at the company's crown-jewel FedEx Ground unit.
- Retailers Need 'Frenemy' Delivery Networks, American Eagle CSCO Says June 21, 2022There’s a growing consumer appetite for delivery consolidation.
Supply Chain Visibility
- Chipotle Zeroes in on Supply Chain Traceability and Visibility June 21, 2022Chipotle is taking food security and supply chain visibility to a new level, by offering customers information about the source of every ingredient on its menu.
- Can NFTs Be an Effective Tool for Supply Chain Visibility? June 20, 2022To date, the stampede for non-fungible tokens has largely centered on the “ownership” of images, works of art and similar kinds of digital files. So what does this latest manifestation of the virtual universe have to do with the everyday reality of supply chain management?
- Podcast | How Are SMB Traders Surviving the Supply Chain Crisis? June 17, 2022Geopolitical and economic winds are buffeting all international traders. But small and medium-sized businesses are most vulnerable to the storm.