Mallory Alexander International Logistics has been granted a Class A forwarder's license by the government of China, for operations based in Shanghai.

Panasonic has created what it says is the world's first fully rugged detachable laptop.

SkyBitz, a vendor of remote asset-tracking and information-management software for transportation, has created a Detention Management application. The tool enables customers to improve detention awareness, customer relations and trailer time, the company said.

The aerospace and defense (A&D) industry is poised to benefit from a surge in global commercial demand, along with the advent of new technologies, government acquisition reform and the use of analytics to manage “big data.” At the same time, manufacturers and suppliers face a number of challenges, including stricter regulations and the uncertainties that characterize the defense sector.