by Alex Pappas | Oct 31, 2014 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Congestion Continues for LA and Long Beach Ports – Learn more about the origins of the congestion problems occurring at the largest port complex in the U.S. CMA CGM Retrofitting Bows of 10 More Vessels – France based steamship line CMA CGM announced plans to...
by Alex Pappas | Jun 28, 2013 | Logistics, Week in Global Logistics
Dominican Republic’s First Logistics Center – Construction has begun on Caucedo Logistics Center, the first logistics center in the Dominican Republic. Located between Port Caucedo and Las Americas International Airport, the facility is position to provide regional...
by Alex Pappas | Nov 4, 2011 | Week in Global Logistics
UK Okays Armed Guards Against Piracy – To combat piracy, the UK will now allow armed guards aboard ships in dangerous shipping lanes. It is expected that up to 100 vessels will apply to use armed guards within the next month. According to Prime Minister Cameron, this...
by Alex Pappas | Oct 28, 2011 | Week in Global Logistics
New Shipping Industry Group to Help Victims of Maritime Piracy – Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Program (MPHRP) is a new association whose mission is to aid crew members and families affected by pirate attacks. Currently, there are nearly 300 crew members from...
by Alex Pappas | May 27, 2011 | China, Green, Week in Global Logistics
Greener Shipping Containers – Maersk announced a new policy regarding container flooring. Currently, the shipping industry uses as much as 1.5 million cubic meters of hardwood annually to outfit new containers. Under the new policy, Maersk will only purchase...