In 2025, Osaka Port Company joined IAPH, focusing on efficient port management and services to enhance cargo throughput capacity. The company is committed to promoting sustainable development while establishing a strong brand image.
Optimizing warehouse shelf design and placement can significantly enhance operational efficiency. Key factors include appropriate sizing, logical categorization, flexible layouts, and clear labeling, which help reduce personnel movement time and increase storage capacity.
Maersk has warned that significant transportation restrictions will occur due to railway infrastructure upgrades near the Port of Koper, potentially reducing capacity by 50% by 2025. Shippers and freight forwarders should prepare contingency plans in advance.
Zigong City has established a cold chain logistics base to enhance the distribution capacity of agricultural products and reduce losses. The anticipated transaction volume is over 3 million tons, generating an income of 22 billion yuan.
New US regulations for air transport of lithium batteries will be implemented in phases starting in 2025, focusing on capacity limits, packaging testing, and label updates. From 2026, all lithium battery cells and packs must be transported at a state of charge (SOC) not exceeding 30% of their rated capacity. A new 3-meter stacking test is introduced, and labels are renamed to cover sodium-ion batteries. The FAA prohibits the air transport of damaged batteries. Cross-border e-commerce sellers need to pay close attention to the new regulations and adjust their strategies to ensure compliant transportation.
This paper analyzes the current reliability crisis faced by the maritime industry and its impact on shippers' financial resilience, operations, and reputation. It offers effective strategies for addressing these challenges, including data evaluation of logistics partners, advanced planning, and technology investment, to help businesses enhance the resilience and transparency of their supply chains.
The Logistics Manager Index (LMI) for June 2025 indicates continued growth in the logistics sector, reaching 60.7. Inventory costs and transportation prices remain stable; however, warehousing capacity has contracted for the first time, leaving some uncertainty in the outlook.
The US shipping lane saw wild swings within weeks - May's tariff cuts briefly boosted demand before oversupply crashed rates. Surging capacity outpaced cargo growth, contrasting sharply with pandemic patterns. With ongoing rate pressures, recovery hinges on global trade dynamics.
This article examines the complex relationship between the 'container drop' phenomenon and port congestion and shipping delays in cross-border logistics. It analyzes the impacts of vessel queuing, storage capacity, and distribution efficiency, and offers recommendations for mitigating this risk.
Ventspils Port, the main port of Latvia, has become an important oil and gas hub in the Baltic Sea due to its favorable geographical location and modern facilities. It provides convenience for international trade and boasts a strong cargo handling capacity.
