Logistics

The Logistics Challenges of Manufacturing in Mexico

August 11, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Matt Hamson, chief executive officer of Coronado Logistics Inc.

Packaging Focus Brought Into Design of Desktop 3D Printer

August 11, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Manufacturer looking to launch a new line of 3D printers sees the value of having packaging and manufacturing engineers work collaboratively from the get-go.

July Finishes with Shrinking Capacity, Jump in Truckload Volume

August 11, 2014

DAT Solutions

Spot truckload load volume rose sharply and capacity tightened during the week ending August 2, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

Yet Another Short-Term Fix for Transportation Funding

August 11, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Transportation industry groups are lining up to praise Congress's passage of a bill to resuscitate the Highway Trust Fund. But there's little reason to celebrate.

Direct Materials & Commodity Sourcing Strategies - Improving Results with Advanced Sourcing

August 8, 2014

SciQuest

How Schenker Integrates Data in Its Foreign Trade Zones

August 8, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Spreadsheets and manual processes weren't sufficient to allow the global logistics provider to reconcile inventories within its FTZs. It needed a single platform to provide the necessary integration and visibility.

A New, Parallel Suez Canal? Egypt's Army Says It's a Go.

August 8, 2014

Maritime Executive

Egypt said on Tuesday it plans to build a new Suez Canal alongside the existing 145-year-old historic waterway in a multibillion-dollar project to expand trade along the fastest shipping route between Europe and Asia.

Staying Ahead of Today's On-Demand Market: Push Versus Pull Strategies

August 7, 2014

Celestica Supply Chain Managed Services

XPO Logistics to Acquire New Breed Logistics

August 7, 2014

XPO Logistics Inc.

XPO Logistics Inc. has agreed to acquire New Breed Holding Company, a U.S. provider of non-asset based contract logistics services.

Evergreen Line Enhances Services to U.K., Ireland

August 7, 2014

Evergreen Line

Evergreen Line has enhanced its ocean container services to and from Dublin, Ireland and Liverpool, England. From its hub in Rotterdam, the line will offer a twice-weekly service to Dublin, and dedicated slots on a weekly basis to Liverpool.

Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before through logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As transportation and distribution services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics and cargo solutions to power their supply chains.