Category Archives: Logistics

ND establishes footprint in Vietnam

Mark my words. Vietnam is the next China!  Lower wages, and excellent labor pool will make Vietnam a very good competitor in the world market.

ND establishes footprint in Vietnam – Lloyd’s Loading List.

G6 lines wait for US to approve network expansion – Lloyd’s Loading List

Consortium of ocean carriers to make Asia-US runs. It’s a form of monopoly. But it insures that there’s a ship to run on a regular schedule. What will happen to freight rates and service levels?

G6 lines wait for US to approve network expansion – Lloyd’s Loading List.

Federal spending cuts will delay box inspections

US Customs is hinting that deliveries of containers will be slowed because of the sequester. A Lloyd’s Loading List article says things are normal now, but wait till the furloughs kick in.

Federal spending cuts will delay box inspections, warns US Customs – Lloyd’s Loading List.