American Shipper Commentary: Navigating Natural Disasters

American Shipper Commentary: Navigating Natural Disasters

Oct 12, 2017

This piece was originally published in “American Shipper.”  In the aftermath of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, it’s likely to take several weeks for ports and refineries in affected areas to repair damaged equipment, fix associated issues and reopen...
3 Not-So-Obvious Consequences of Lost Cargo

3 Not-So-Obvious Consequences of Lost Cargo

Sep 21, 2017

There are many reasons a ship might lose some of its cargo between pickup and delivery. Rough waters, unexpected weather, and poor packing practices. When a ship loses cargo en route to a delivery, the obvious costs are immediately apparent. There’s the cost of the...
Staff Spotlight: Stephanie Herrington

Staff Spotlight: Stephanie Herrington

Jul 13, 2017

Stephanie Herrington began her time at TOC Logistics International over 12 years ago. The seasoned veteran began working in our freight management team in 2005, and specifically worked with domestic shipments. Throughout her time at TOC, Stephanie has held a variety...

Unmanned Ships – Are They Real?

Jul 6, 2017

A few years ago, wondering if unmanned ships were a real thing held water, but now, it’s not a question of if they will happen, but when. Oskar Levander, Vice President of Innovation, Engineering and Technology at Rolls-Royce, estimates that within the next few years...