The FTA/APSA weekly newsletter now includes a regular section containing links to interesting and relevant articles published by international trade/transport media. While these are free to read it may be necessary to register for some sites.
Zim offers blockchain-based electronic bills of lading
https://theloadstar.co.uk/zim-offers-time-and-cost-saving-blockchain-based-electronic-bills-of-lading/?utm_source=The+Loadstar+daily+email&utm_campaign=26fcf66eac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_14_04_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c4570e43d4-26fcf66eac-153443905
Shipper fury over carriers' new US charges
https://theloadstar.co.uk/us-shipper-fury-as-container-lines-announce-insane-street-turn-fees/?utm_source=The+Loadstar+daily+email&utm_campaign=26fcf66eac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_14_04_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c4570e43d4-26fcf66eac-153443905
Shippers too reliant on container lines for tracking
https://www.joc.com/technology/real-time-cargo-data-unlikely-come-carriers_20190114.html?utm_source=email&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=maritime%25hot%25leads&mgs1=fa19qGvhz4
European shippers rue schedule unreliability
https://www.joc.com/maritime-news/trade-lanes/asia-europe/unreliable-ocean-service-cramps-european-shippers_20190115.html?utm_source=email&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=maritime%25hot%25leads&mgs1=3b98qGvhz6
Blockchain start-up runs out of funds
https://theloadstar.co.uk/blockchain-start-up-openport-goes-into-liquidation-as-cash-for-new-tech-companies-runs-dry/?utm_source=The+Loadstar+daily+email&utm_campaign=f27b09ac0d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_15_03_53&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c4570e43d4-f27b09ac0d-153443905
Maersk implements random box audits over safety fears
https://theloadstar.co.uk/maersk-to-begin-random-container-inspections-over-safety-fears/?utm_source=The+Loadstar+daily+email&utm_campaign=f27b09ac0d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_15_03_53&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c4570e43d4-f27b09ac0d-153443905
The digital world now controls the physical one
https://www.ti-insight.com/briefs/technology-trends-2019-the-digital-world-now-controls-the-physical-one/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Logistics%20Briefing%2018012019&utm_content=Logistics%20Briefing%2018012019+CID_b2f8b1bf9bd30329b2f47eed0107067c&utm_source=Campaign%20Monitor&utm_term=Read%20brief