Events
Conference in Yokohama to Focus on Radiation | Journal of Commerce
Japanese government officials and shipping industry representatives will meet Friday to fight what they call "harmful rumors" about radiation.
Conference Presses Japanese Government on Radiation | Journal of Commerce
Shippers, carriers and diplomats urged the Japanese government to take action to minimize effects on business of radiation fears.
Rates More Volatile Since Conferences Repealed, Analyst Says | Journal of Commerce
Ocean container freight rates on the Asia-Europe shipping lanes have become more volatile since the European Union outlawed liner conferences in October 2008, Alphaliner said.
JOC's Tirschwell Wraps Up Inland Port Conference (Video) | Journal of Commerce
Peter Tirschwell, vice president of Strategy for UBM Global Trade (parent company of The Journal of Commerce) wraps up the first annual Inland Port Logistics conference in Chicago with closing comments on the role of inland ports in the supply chain world.
Q&A: The North American Marine Highways Conference | Journal of Commerce
In this podcast, JOC Editor R.G. Edmonson reflects on the Journal of Commerce 2011 North American Marine Highways conference and shares some highlights as well as the popular topics of conversation with Editor Dana L. Brundage.
Exports Fuel Savannah Cargo Growth | Journal of Commerce
The Port of Savannah posted its second highest monthly volume ever in April when it handled 260,035 20-foot equivalent units, an increase of 8.5 percent from April 2010. Loaded export container volumes again outpaced import growth, reflecting record container tonnage for April of 1,996,346 tons.
Export Surge Pushes Round-Trip Strategy on Pacific | Journal of Commerce
Container ship line APL says the fast-growing U.S. export volume on the Pacific is pushing carriers toward a greater “round-trip mentality” in their operations on the country’s largest trade lanes.
Exporters Name OOCL Top Carrier | Journal of Commerce
Orient Overseas Container Line took first place in the annual ocean carrier performance survey taken among members of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition. APL, which took top place honors last year, was ranked second this year in the survey and Evergreen Marine was in third place. In all, 19
Exporters on Cloud 9? | Journal of Commerce
It’s impossible to pick up a technology publication these days without reading why cloud computing is the next great thing that will make our lives better. There doubtless are many benefits, but cloud computing is a minefield waiting to explode for those dealing with products — and
Export Driven? | Journal of Commerce
We’re a year into the National Export Initiative’s five-year plan to double U.S. exports.
