Shippers play a crucial role in the smooth functioning of global trade and commerce, as they enable businesses to transport goods to customers around the world. They work closely with manufacturers, retailers, and other businesses to ensure that products reach their intended destination in a timely and cost-effective manner.
There are different types of shippers, including ocean carriers, air carriers, and trucking companies. Each type of shipper specializes in a different mode of transportation, and they work together to form a complex and interconnected network known as the shipping supply chain.
In the shipping supply chain, shippers work closely with logistics providers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders to coordinate the movement of goods from the point of origin to the final destination. They also play a key role in managing the logistics of the shipping process, including routing, tracking, and ensuring the timely delivery of goods.
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The July 4 holiday doesn’t create supply chain vulnerabilities. It exposes them. As freight sits unattended and operations slow down, security experts warn that organized theft groups are watching closely.
DeliverDirect serves various industries, including retail, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and related sectors.
In a column, 40-year transportation veteran Rob Haddock shared why it pays for shippers to go above and beyond for carriers.
Practically every retail chain in the U.S. has been sounding the alarms on external theft. It’s not as simple as it seems.
Uber Freight Exchange is designed to unlock operational efficiencies and compress the time it takes to procure, eliminating the back-and-forth of traditional mini-bids by bringing the process onto one single tool.
Transportation spend optimization is a shipper’s secret weapon to transform its spend management process, improve inefficiencies, and reduce complexities and operational risk.
Uber Freight’s Market Access is an AI-powered algorithm that gives shippers transparent freight pricing and greater control over their procurement stipulations.
Small-package shippers should consider stepping outside the norm to modernize their logistics strategy by evaluating alternative carriers.
Dog food has become an inflation safe haven for packaged-food giants — because pet owners won’t trade down categories for their “fur babies.”
FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller provides insight into the state of trucking contract rates.
As it navigates COVID-era supply chain challenges, The Home Depot focuses on treating carriers with the same respect as its own employees.
Lane Acuity Plus is a new addition to SONAR SCI, making it even more useful to shippers.
The world of transportation has changed due to COVID-19. Read about how shipping professionals are adapting to those changes.
Shipper insights and sentiment for freight rates and volumes over the next three months
Overseas shipping – particularly during the holidays – can be difficult. Here are some tips for making the process easier and more successful.
A trade war truce is not stopping multinationals from exploring alternative sourcing options to China, but moving supply chains is difficult, says expert.
Even a full U.S.-China trade deal might not stop shippers moving production out of China. But is the U.S. a realistic option?
FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller chats with J.B. Hunt Chief Commercial Officer Shelley Simpson.
Expert explains why shippers based in the U.S. and beyond should prepare urgently for the worst-case scenario – a no-deal Brexit in 2020.
The Global Shippers Forum says the views of exporters and importers have been ignored by European regulators extending antitrust protection to liner carriers.
Shippers believe container line consortia are anti-competitive and lack transparency.
The European Commission believes that container shipping lines need consortia to make “operations more financially viable and efficient.”
Capacity cuts by lines and higher bunker surcharges as IMO 2020 low sulfur fuels are phased in are fueling box freight rate inflation.
A United Nations report concludes U.S. consumers and Chinese exporters are the primary losers in the trade war. Taiwan, Mexico, Europe and Vietnam are net beneficiaries.
Asia-Europe and Asia-U.S. spot freight rates jumped 12-30% last week, but can carriers hold on to the gains?
Shippers and NVOs urge the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission to implement the interpretive rule, while ocean carriers and marine terminals say it needs further refining.
Shippers will shun container lines that lack transparency or overcharge for low-sulfur fuels.
The need for dual-hub European logistics systems as Brexit looms is one reason the Hong Kong-based supply chain specialist is building a new hub.
France-based carrier says its new Shipfin Trade Finance products will be made available in Europe and the U.S. next year.
French calls for mandatory slow steaming continue, but the introduction of low-sulfur bunkers could see container lines accelerate services as fuel markets are played for competitive advantage.
FreightWaves finds growing evidence that manufacturers and distributors are transferring operations from the U.K. to northern Europe.
European shippers have joined with leading container line analyst Drewry to bring order to the “who pays what” implementation of IMO low-sulfur fuels.
Asia-Europe demand has been strong for much of the year, but spot rates have tumbled as some lines have cut rates. With demand weakening, carriers are poorly placed ahead of annual contract negotiations, says Drewry.
An influx of new container ships has hiked the average size of vessels deployed on the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trades, reports Alphaliner.
Renowned logistics analyst explains how Brexit will impact cargo flows, liner shipping calls and European supply chain planning.
Maersk expects ample supplies of low-sulfur fuels to be available in most ports, but warns shippers to expect higher costs.
The transfer of production out of China to avoid U.S. tariffs of up to 25% is having a tangible impact on global trade flows.
The introduction of new low-sulfur fuels, bearish demand and increased blanked sailings will bring more volatility to box markets in the coming months, says MSI.
From Oct. 1 new low-sulfur fuel charges are being levied by some container lines with more to follow through Q4. Use of the fuels is not mandatory until January 1, 2020.
Trade lanes will come to a halt if the U.K. exits the EU on October. 31, believes the Secretary-General of the European Shippers Council.
Customs and trade facilitation chapter supported at CSCMP Edge 2019.
Founder and CEO of Farmbox Direct works to eradicate food deserts by shipping fresh fruits and vegetables to consumers.
Study criticized by former Trailer Bridge CEO examined the Jones Act’s impact on Puerto Rico’s economy.
Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are those of John McCown and not American Shipper or FreightWaves. The Cato Institute took issue with my recent commentary on the flaws in a 40-page study by a consultant concluding that container rates to Puerto Rico would decline 88.9% if there were no Jones Act. In […]
Barbara Spector Yeninas had the moxie to launch a business serving the male-dominated maritime industry 45 years ago. That determination has kept her going for more than four decades, although these days she’s wearing sneakers instead of stilettos.
A Cato Institute trade policy analyst and the president of the Hawaii Shippers Council respond to an editorial written by a Jones Act supporter.
Honors also go to Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, Amsterdam Airport, Brim Explorer, CHAMP, Dropslab, NYK, Schneider, Sovcomflot, UltraShip and Werner drivers.
Transpacific trade VP Jesper Stenback says APL is committing to truck turn times of 25 minutes for cargo pickup and 40 minutes for cargo pickup and equipment returns.
Purchase of 179 million square feet of space from Singapore’s GLP is part of plan to meet e-commerce demand.
Panelists at a University of North Florida roundtable event said technology can help companies remain flexible and agile as the political environment shifts.
Honors also go to Dayton Freight Lines, Manhattan Associates, Southeastern Freight Lines and TQL, and Port of Long Beach scholarship recipients are announced.
Advanced Training Systems CEO John Kearney says technology-enhanced driver training plays a key role in the nation’s effort to protect the supply chain.
John Stubbings and Rachel Morley are elected, Larry Klimczyk is hired and Carsten Mortensen is appointed nonexecutive chairman.
Awards also given for safety practices and to Circular IQ, Dayton Freight, Duluth-Superior, Manhattan CFO, Nola, Old Dominion, Pacesetter ports and Worldwide.
U.S. Department of Transportation agencies are looking at addressing such areas as CDL endorsements, hours of service rules and roadside inspections.
An association chairman is stepping down and a COO, chief legal officer and sales manager are joining teams in Chicago, Scottsdale and London.
There are worries that the U.S. may be seen as an unreliable source of commodities such as soybeans.
An e-bill of lading service using proven scalable technology can have easy ROI based on prime service revenue, faster delivery, time savings, removal of fraud risk and heightened security.
A National Association of Manufacturers survey, which coincided with a speech by Vice President Mike Pence, found concerns remain about infrastructure.
Tariffs have forced U.S.-based retailers to rethink the sourcing of their goods. “Our 2018 country of origin chart was 29 percent made in China. In 2019 the estimate is it’s about 15 percent,” said Jamie Bragg, executive vice president and chief supply chain officer at Tailored Brands, at RILA LINK2019. Bragg was among the panelists […]
Nordstrom has been around for nearly 120 years, but changes in the way consumers shop have forced the retailer to evolve too. Jason Trusley, Nordstrom’s vice president of strategy and planning, addressed those changes in a presentation on “Reshaping the Retail Supply Chain” at the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) LINK conference Monday in Orlando, […]
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), an organization devoted to the North American 3PL industry, has appointed Matt Mantione as vice president of membership and Chris Burroughs and Will Sehestedt as vice presidents of government affairs. Mantione, who will lead the efforts in member growth, joins TIA from Design-Build Institute of America, for which he served as director of membership and […]
Shippers in the transpacific trade should consider moving more of their cargo under contract rates and look at joining a shippers association or buying group because of the trade war between China and the United States, suggests Phillip Damas, director and head of Drewry Supply Chain Advisors. Most shippers move about 80 percent of their […]
National Industrial Transportation League panel focuses on ways to reform charges.
Relief is expected when volumes dip after Lunar New Year, which begins Feb. 5.
Penalty will make congestion and air pollution worse, say truckers and shippers.
Changes made to leadership team, new board sworn in and senior director hired.
For many people, myself included, the holidays are a time for reflection and looking ahead at what’s to come. And although I tend to think making specific predictions is an easy way to make oneself look foolish, as I look back on 2018, I do expect two of the same key themes to dominate headlines […]
According to the American Trucking Association, there is a current shortage of about 51,000 drivers, which is impacting U.S. retailers, and it is predicted to get worse in the coming years. The driver shortage is leading to delayed deliveries and higher prices. Also coupled with driver shortages are equipment shortages, including in the maritime container/chassis […]
For all those in trade who’ve always wished for their 15 minutes of fame, I think we can safely say we’ve hit that mark. When family members start asking questions about country of origin and tariff shifts at the dinner table, trade has officially made its prime time debut. And yet, with all the national […]
XPO Logistics announced Wednesday that Matthew Fassler has been appointed chief strategy officer, effective Nov. 26. Fassler will have responsibility for the company’s strategy, capital structure and analysis of growth opportunities. He replaces Scott Malat, who will step down Dec. 8. XPO said Malat, who has served as CSO since 2011, is leaving the Greenwich, […]
Sam Ruda becomes the interim director for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; Clark Robertson joins the Port of Corpus Christi as chief operating officer.
Nicole D’Agostino is tapped as a business development manager; Don Davis is hired as vice president of strategic fleet solutions.
David Parrott is promoted to vice president, and Holly Cuccolo is hired to lead solutions design.
The American Association of Port Authorities inducts officers; California businessman is sworn in; and longtime employee is promoted.
Greek ship tracking company appoints chief operating officer; North American stevedore and marine terminal operator names director of business development.
Chairman of the board elected to lead railway; managing director hired in Singapore.
A CFO with a “different background” is taking over in Switzerland; a sales position is created and filled in the Netherlands.
International nonprofit names members of advisory council and board of directors; payment, supply chain and logistics companies announce hires.
New president leads domestic and international operations; French company appoints executive board; and Jamaican maritime leader chairs subcommittee.
JAXPORT has named Jacqueline Glass as its new director of procurement services. Glass has more than 25 years of experience as a supply chain professional focused on strategic sourcing and contract negotiation. Most recently she served as the senior manager of procurement for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. In her new role, Glass also will be […]
CEO retiring and COO moving up; aerospace logistics company filling newly created commercial role.
Icelandic cargo shipping firm names interim managing director of U.S. operations; American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials taps next executive director.
Promotions come with new responsibilities and ways of doing business to best serve customers.
Connecticut Port Authority hires business development and special projects manager; British International Freight Association brings on an additional trainer.
Railroad makes leadership moves; 3PL opens and staffs Tennessee office.
DeLaney elected to board of directors, Rea joins executive group, Hernandez promoted and Herrera hired.
Lucas Keuhner is promoted to executive vice president; hired are Peder Winther as EVP, Owen Schmidt as COO and Alexandra Lersey as controller.
Port has a new chairman of the board; logistics companies in the United States and Europe fill roles.
Powell returns as chief technology officer; Gingsjo promoted to head project management services.
Appointments take place from California to the Midwest to Florida.
Cameron and Hacegaba named co-leaders; Born’s contract extended; and Doorley promoted.
Cannata, Schiller and Tierney join leadership team; Vekshin tapped to lead charter cargo operations.
Kramer appointed as president; Hughes named director of sales; and Atkinson tapped as senior director of supply chain.
Airline names managing director of cargo operations; supply chain integration platform hires two vice presidents.
Railway and railcar repair company announce senior management promotions; industry veteran joins board.
