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Ocean freight contracts: How data steers one shipper's approach
59+ min ago (708+ words) Emser Tile's chief supply chain officer discussed leveraging a "multi-dimensional look" for more cost-effective logistics at TPM26 by S&P Global. When it comes to contract negotiations, some shippers are leveraging data to achieve the best outcomes for their ocean freight…...
19 yrs after violent land stir, Bengal's Nandigram slowly opens door to industry with ship building hub
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (1140+ words) Nandigram (West Bengal): Nineteen years after violent land acquisition protests drove away the then Left government's planned chemical hub in West Bengal's Nandigram, the sleepy fishing village is slowly opening its doors to industry again. Since the land agitation that…...
Ocean Score integrates Compliance Manager directly with major shipping groups" financial systems " SMI DIGITAL
7+ hour, 27+ min ago (442+ words) shipmanagementinternational. com Ocean Score integrates Compliance Manager directly with major shipping groups" financial systems Ocean Score, the Hamburg-based maritime compliance technology company, has deployed live ERP integrations between its Compliance Manager platform and the enterprise systems of several of the…...
ABS, Alfred Maritime Sign Mo U for Cruise Safety, Fleet Operations
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (130+ words) ABS and Alfred Maritime Gmb H have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore technical projects that benefit cruise operators, vessels, crews and passengers. The MOU establishes a framework for both organizations to collaborate across three key areas: fleet…...
FTR: February stats point to rapidly deteriorating market for shippers
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (174+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. " FTR's Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for February 2026 dropped to -11. 9. According to an April 14 statement issued by FTR, this reflects the toughest market conditions for shippers since March 2022. However, surging fuel prices mean that market conditions for shippers are…...
IBIA Chair: Marine fuel industry faces one of the most challenging times
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (621+ words) In light of escalating tensions in and around Iran, IBIA Chair Adrian Tolson highlights that the conflict is not merely a temporary disruption, but one that exposes deeper structural weaknesses in global energy and marine fuel supply chains. Against a…...
US Department of Labor amplifies maritime protections for Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands following increased workplace safety concerns
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (242+ words) An official website of the United States government. NEW YORK'The U. S. Department of Labor is reinforcing safety and health protections for workers in maritime industries throughout Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands through a local emphasis program. Designed to address high…...
Breadbox Shipping Lines reaches 25 years in West Africa with new vessels and digital infrastructure investments
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (469+ words) Breadbox Shipping Lines (Breadbox) brings a grounded perspective to West African shipping, built on'real experience'instead of sweeping promises. Since 2001, this Netherlands-based company has focused solely on ocean transport, viewing specialization not as a marketing angle but as a purposeful strategy....
CMA CGM to buy Lebanon's Fattal Group
6+ hour, 26+ min ago (194+ words) in latest logistics expansion'Trans. INFO CMA CGM to buy Lebanon's Fattal Group in latest logistics expansion Journalist Trans. info | 15. 04. 2026 CMA CGM has agreed to buy 100% of Lebanon's Fattal Group, with the deal expected to close in the third quarter of…...
Port of Los Angeles Sees Solid March Throughput Amid Rising Trade and Energy Pressures
8+ hour, 47+ min ago (560+ words) AI Driven Supply Chains: How Automation Is Reshaping Global" The Port of Los Angeles delivered a strong performance in March, even as mounting geopolitical tensions and shifting trade policies begin to cast uncertainty over the months ahead. Read also: Port…...