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ALK Debuts PC-MILER/Rates; Issues Maps Within Oracle TMS Cloud

ALK Technologies has introduced PC-MILER/Rates to its suite of transportation software.

As Perishables Market Grows, Reefer Container Ship Capacity Should Expand Over Next Three Years

London-based Drewry Shipping Consultants says that the global capacity of reefer container ships is expected to grow by 20 percent over the next three years. Drewry also reports that perishables moved over the seas in 2014 increased by nearly five percent to exceed 100 million metric tons.

MacroPoint Integrates Tracking Software With Project44

MacroPoint, a vendor of freight-tracking software for shippers, brokers and third-party logistics providers, has integrated with project44, a provider of Web-service automated programming interface (API) connectivity technology to the freight industry.

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ShipX Launches Online LTL Freight Exchange

ShipX, an online freight exchange, is now offering simplified booking for less-than-truckload (LTL) freight.

CMA CGM, China COSCO Looking to Ally Against Maersk, MSC?

Shipping analysts Alphaliner reported that the two carriers involved in recent container line megamergers – France's CMA CGM (merged with NOL / APL) and China COSCO (merged with CSCL) – are now looking at forming a shipping alliance to compete with Maersk and MSC's 2M.

Leading Logistics Provider Closes More Business, Develops Stronger Customer Relationships

Challenge: This global logistics and transportation service provider for the chemical and process industries needed to automate its contract management and pricing process due to a growing volume of customer quote requests.

Cost of Shipping Drops in January, But So Does Volume

Spending by U.S. shippers fell to a two-year low in January, reflecting plunging fuel costs and a sluggish freight market, according to a survey by Cass Information Systems Inc.

Damper Seen Over Dry Bulk Freight Market for First Half of 2016

The latest Dry Bulk Freight Forecaster from Maritime Strategies International reports a deterioration of the consultancy's cautiously optimistic view for improvement in the dry bulk market in the next six months.

Spot Rates Fall as Price of Diesel Dips Below $2

With the national average diesel price falling below $2 per gallon, truckload rates on the spot market continued on a downward trend. Freight brokers usually quote a one-time price that includes both a line-haul portion and the fuel surcharge; declining fuel prices influence spot market rates significantly.

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Cargo Not Specifically Addressed in Agreement to Resume U.S.-Cuba Flights

For the first time in more than 50 years, the skies over Cuba are opening up to scheduled service from the United States. The two countries signed a deal, officially allowing flights between their borders.

On-Time Performance of Container Vessel Industry Gets Off to Slow Start in 2016

Container service reliability started 2016 on a disappointing note as the average on-time performance slipped by 5.7 percentage points in January to 69.6 percent, according to Carrier Performance Insight, the online schedule reliability tool provided by Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.

Top European Airfreight Carriers Start 2016 Off Well, But Caution Urged

The big three Western European air carriers have all reported their January cargo results, and all three show improving performance.

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