The Weekly Roar
Logistics News, Shipping & Weekly Freight Updates
Do You Trust Your Supply Chain?
The Weekly Roar Do You Trust Your Supply Chain? Trust cannot be purchased, for it is not for sale. Trust in a business relationship
Getting to know the 3 New Ocean Carriers
The Weekly Roar Getting to know the 3 New Ocean Carriers As of April 2017, the new ocean shipping alliances are fully merged and
Competition & Carrier Alliances
The Weekly Roar Competition & Carrier Alliances Changes are on the horizon for the shipping industry, and as with all change, some of it
Antitrust Law Investigation
The Weekly Roar Antitrust Law Investigation Last month US antitrust investigators raided the biannual Box Club meeting in San Francisco, handing subpoenas to the
The Time For (Regulatory) Change is Now
The Weekly Roar The Time For (Regulatory) Change is Now Maritime regulators voted to toss the rule requiring container lines to report amendments to
Niche is On the Rise
The Weekly Roar Niche is On the Rise 2017 marks an unprecedented time for vessels, ocean carriers, and ports; the industry is consolidating to
What Affects Ocean Freight Rates?
The Weekly Roar What Affects Ocean Freight Rates? More often than not, transporting commodities internationally includes traveling through oceanic routes on container freighters. Third
Border Taxes and Trade Implications
The Weekly Roar Border Taxes and Trade Implications In January, the Trump administration announced they are considering a 20% tax on imports, starting with
What Is On The Horizon?
The Weekly Roar What Is On The Horizon? It’s hard to say what we can expect to see in 2017, especially after the tumultuous
The Uber Mentality of Freight
The Weekly Roar The Uber Mentality of Freight At this point, the question to ask is “what isn’t Uber getting into?” The term “Uber-ization”
Tis the Season to Consolidate
The Weekly Roar Tis the Season to Consolidate The world of global supply chain management isn’t just swept up in the peak demands of
Retail Logistics and the Holiday Rush
The Weekly Roar Retail Logistics and the Holiday Rush Unless you’re relying on the magic of Santa’s reindeer this holiday season, managing the high