Feds indict eight in cargo theft ring

Well, it’s not affecting rates, but container cargo theft is a problem.  Though most loads are insured, the delays and hassle aren’t covered.  At least we have watchdogs on the job!

Feds indict eight in multi-state, multi-million dollar cargo theft ring: Land Line Magazine.

UPS Industrial Buying Dynamics Study

This interesting short paper gives some indication of what buyers use as decision factors in selecting and buying from an industrial distributor.  These are some of the dimensions of supply chain performance and the need for integration in this  B2B area.

UPS Industrial Buying Dynamics Study – Supply Chain 24/7 Paper.

African container shipping portal releases first half report

Congestion is a way of life in African ports. There’s a new outlet for information about the state of African ocean and port shipping.

African container shipping portal releases first half report | AS Daily Newsletter | AS Daily | American Shipper.