Category Archives: Shipping

Slow Steaming “can damage containers” –

http://www.marinelink.com/news/containers-steaming388227.aspx
Who knows where risk is hiding?

Asia-Europe contracts up

Carriers are getting out of long term contracts since spot prices on Asia-Europe runs have declined. There are quite a few new build ships in the pipeline, and these rates are pretty low.

Drewrys

Asia-Europe contracts up as carriers quit year-long deals for spot market | Shipping Tribune.

Speed Bumps on the Road to Growth for China’s 3PLs

For those of you interested in challenges in China logistics, and also opportunities, here is a view from MIT.

Speed Bumps on the Road to Growth for China’s 3PLs | Supply Chain @ MIT.