Freight forwarding rating application Fleet received $4 million in seed funding and now provides a marketplace where users can solicit bids from a roster of 150 freight forwarders.
CargoSmart to offer free SOLAS VGM data solution
The shipment management software provider will offer the verified gross mass submission tool free when booking or shipping instructions are filed through the company’s platform.
IMO adopts mandatory requirements for electronic information exchange
An annex to the International Maritime Organization’s Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic aims to harmonize procedures for ship’s arrival, stay and departure from port.
Drewry: Contract rates for containerized cargo continue to fall
With freight rates already 20 percent lower than in 2015, the London-based shipping consultant is predicting prices will continue to slide in the second quarter of 2016.
Long Beach eyeing short-haul rail to move cargo off docks
The deployment of megaships, road congestion, and a decline in rail cargoes such as coal and crude oil are some of the reasons the Port of Long Beach is taking another look at the idea of moving more cargo out of the port using short-haul rail.
Item of the Day: The Knitting Therapist
Grannies and knitting might go hand in hand, but these “grannies” have an edgy twist. Created by Ingrid Wright–a full-time New York therapist and part-time avid knitter–these reading glasses are housed in a chunky knit case that also doubles as a small basket or pencil case. “All my friends are wearing reading glasses now, self […]
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10 Minutes With… Ken Downing, Fashion Director, Neiman Marcus Stores
A front-row fixture at fashion shows around the world (not to mention behind-stage and even on-stage), Neiman Marcus Fashion Director and SVP Ken Downing tells us how he translates what he sees on the runways to his increasingly savvy customers. Not that we need to establish your fashion cred AT ALL, but how many shows […]
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Lord & Taylor Fetes New Rose Brand Symbol
Everything is coming up roses at Lord & Taylor. The retailer recently celebrated its new rose icon and opening of its rose-themed Birdcage pop-up with rose prints, rose motifs, rose flash tattoos and even rose gold. Birdcage is dedicated to the Free Spirit rose and features clothing, accessories and gifts from unique contemporary brands including […]
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How to Maximize Sales of Minimal Jewelry? Hint: Sell Layers!
Little layers are offering big opportunities as multiples drive sales at all price points. Bigger isn’t always better. Lately, oversized statement necklaces have taken a back seat to clean, delicate jewelry of miniscule proportions. This has shown up across the board in earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings, not to mention alternative body jewelry that is […]
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Boutique Africaine: A New Site for African Merchandise
Those who love African and African-inspired apparel, accessories and home items now have a designated spot to go. Launching today, Boutique Africaine aims to connect designers directly with consumers, and is also reaching out to designers to open their own online shop, much like the Etsy platform. Franck Hounsokou, the founder of Boutique Africaine, was […]
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