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U.S. containerized exports through February 2014. Source: PIERS, the Data Division of JOC Group Inc.
US Containerized Exports See Steepest Decline Since 2009
U.S. containerized imports through February 2014. Source: PIERS
PIERS: US Containerized Imports Down in February
South Africa's imports and exports through August 2013; year-over-year change. Source: South African Revenue Service (SARS)
South African Trade Growth Decelerates
North American exports to Latin America. Source: Container Trades Statistics
North American Exports to Latin America Jump

Press Releases

Guangzhou Port (Nansha) acquires 52.51% shares of Zhongshan Port & Shipping Group
Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan
Alliance Shippers Inc. Award Gold In National Survey
Tokema International launches a digital marketing agency for the logistics sector
International Logistics
HAMAG Harbour & Maritime Services Agency in Morocco joins XLProjects
Logistics Providers
Suspension of TBL service to North Mali
CMA CGM
Resumption of CMA CGM TBL service to Bujumbura, Burundi
CMA CGM
Tripartite has secured $4.5m for infrastructure
International Logistics
Creating a framework for African connectivity
International Air Freight
South Africa Dept. of Trade and Industry commits self to increasing exports
Trade Data
Swaziland signs Tripartite FTA, growing area to 16 nations
Trade Data
South African delegation seeking export market arrives in Mozambique
Trade Data

Frozen COVID-19 vaccine heats up logistics complexity

11 Nov 2020
The world greeted news of a potential vaccine with relief, but the supply chain logistics required to transport doses at extreme temperatures will be daunting.
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G2 Ocean expanding breakbulk services despite COVID-19
10 Nov 2020
Multi-purpose carrier G2 Ocean's African and Indian semi-liner breakbulk services, established just as COVID-19 exploded, are flourishing despite lockdowns.
DHL in biofuel drive for LCL carbon neutrality
01 Oct 2020
One of the world’s leading global forwarders will work with shippers of LCL cargo to reduce the transport emissions of their ocean freight to zero.
‘Sophisticated’ cyber attack takes IMO offline
01 Oct 2020
The IMO is the second high profile maritime industry victim to fall prey to cyber hackers this week.
JOC Uncharted: Vaccine delivery to soak up air capacity for up to 18 months
23 Sep 2020
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine out to the furthest reaches of the world is going to require an immense effort from the air cargo supply chain, says IATA’s outgoing head of cargo Glyn Hughes, but it will be under his successor’s watch.
Fluor extends supply chain services beyond EPC clients
22 Sep 2020
As COVID-19 hamstrings the capital projects outlook, engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance company (EPC) Fluor is pivoting to leveraging its supply chain buying power, know-how, and network for external clients.
Logistics industry squares up to COVID-19 vaccine challenge
08 Sep 2020
Intense preparations are underway among logistics and air transport providers to ensure a coronavirus vaccine can be distributed around the world as soon as it is available.
Hydrogen leads way in shipping’s zero-carbon fuel search
27 Aug 2020
Research into finding a zero-carbon fuel capable of powering international shipping has continued even as navigating the COVID-19 pandemic consumed much of the industry’s attention in 2020.
COVID-19 outbreak disrupts Asia-South Africa container service
31 Jul 2020
Container carrier ONE said an increase in COVID-19 infections in South Africa has also disrupted port operations in Durban, causing vessel delays to ships operating on its South Africa Central service.
Maersk expands option to slow, expedite cargo to more ports
17 Jun 2020
The importance of being able to speed up or slow down container shipments was driven home during the coronavirus disruption, but the option is likely to grow in importance for shippers.
G2 Ocean beefs up executive staff amid project cargo push
28 Feb 2020
Multipurpose carrier G2 Ocean is expanding in Africa and Asia to support the joint venture company’s quest to double project cargo’s contribution to annual revenues.