Falling Oil Prices Will Continue to Impact Global Economy in 2015
December 17, 2014.
Logistics Publications
As oil prices continue to hover around $66 a barrel, the impacts are having far more effects on the global economy. Global crude prices have dropped from a high of around $115 per barrel just this past June. Countries which consume the most oil will benefit the most from lower transportation...
Ask the Experts: Are hand-carried items held to the same export regulations as cargo?
December 17, 2014.
Logistics Publications
Yes. Any commercial item traveling on-person, with allowable carry-ons, or with checked luggage are considered a hand-carried export. While it is strongly encouraged that commercial items be handled by approved freight forwarders and clearing agents, there are situations which may require a hand-carried export during employee travel. These...
Read MoreUS West Coast Port Contract Talks & Congestions - Update
November 20, 2014.
Logistics Publications
The contract between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) expired on July 1 without a new contract or contract extension in place. Both parties have continuously worked through the extended contract negotiations and on August 26th the parties reached a tentative agreement on...
Read MoreThe End of the Road for Traditional Trucking? Driverless Trucks May Be a Reality in 10 Years
November 03, 2014.
Logistics Publications
In 2025, you might look into your car rear-view mirror and see a driverless truck behind you, predicts German automobile manufacturer, Daimler. Along with this prediction come benefitsfor the European - and possibly global - cargo industry. During the recent Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA), or the German Automobile Show for Commercial...
The Revival of the Breakbulk and Heavy-Lift Market
September 18, 2014.
Logistics Publications
The year 2013 was a disappointing year for the breakbulk and heavy-lift cargo industry. In fact, 2013 was even worse for ship owners than recession-stricken 2009. Demand for general cargo dropped 30 percent from 2012 to 2013 and 15 percent for project cargo alone (Marex, 2014). However, with the recent boom in the oil and gas sector, 2014...
Read MoreEast on the Rise: The Transformation of Central and Eastern Europe into a Global Logistics Hub
August 14, 2014.
Logistics Publications
Antwerp, Rotterdam and Dusseldorf are well known logistics hubs in Europe, however, some cities in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are on their way to becoming regional hubs. New infrastructure such as roads, deep water ports and railroads, along with economic factors such as increased citizen purchasing power and low...
Weekend deliveries in Europe – Yes!
July 30, 2014.
Logistics Publications
European parcel carriers are taking bold steps forward by expanding weekend delivery services. DPD – a time critical carrier in the UK – began express Sunday delivery in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2014. The new service includes DPD's “Predict” timeslot deliveries, where the recipients are...
Read MorePotential U.S. West Coast Port Strikes - Update
June 25, 2014.
Logistics Publications
Last month, Allyn published an article about the threat of a possible strike in West Coast ports in lieu of the July 1st expiration date for the contract between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association. Hopes are high that the strike will be avoided,...
Read MoreThe Revival of the Breakbulk and Heavy-Lift Market
June 15, 2014.
Logistics Publications
The year 2013 was a disappointing year for the breakbulk and heavy-lift cargo industry. In fact, 2013 was even worse for ship owners than recession-stricken 2009. Demand for general cargo dropped 30 percent from 2012 to 2013 and 15 percent for project cargo alone (Marex, 2014). However, with the recent boom in the oil and gas sector, 2014 has...
Read MoreLogistics in Russia – Points to Consider
May 05, 2014.
Logistics Publications
Russia is a growing market for long-term business investments and its importance as a strategic market for consumer goods will grow due to its energy exporting ability. Logistics is a challenge alone and below are some areas to review and consider when looking at the opportunities in Russia. 1. ...
Read MoreNAFTA’s Emerald Anniversary
May 02, 2014.
Logistics Publications
Twenty years ago, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was finalized and signed into law. The agreement between the nations of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, was hotly debated for years prior to signature. Some, like former president Bill Clinton, heralded the agreement as a major step...
Read MoreHow unmanned remote-controlled aircrafts will shape freight services
April 30, 2014.
Logistics Publications
The first practical use of drones was introduced by the military, but the history of the idea dates as far back as 1915, which Nikola Tesla described a fleet of unmanned aerial combat vehicles. Having 100 years to develop from fantastic idea to a virtual reality, we now find ourselves at the...
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