Logistics

Amazon's On-site Presence in Clients' Warehouses Reportedly Upsets Some Retailers

October 18, 2013

Recently, its rivals were reportedly upset after details of Amazon's warehouse arrangement with Procter & Gamble and other major suppliers were revealed.

American Airlines Cargo Expands Service in Orlando

October 17, 2013

American Airlines Cargo

American Airlines Cargo has begun offering full cargo service to and from Orlando, Fla.

K&N Opens First Distribution Center in Singapore

October 17, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new control center for integrated logistics in Singapore, as it looks to strengthen its regional market position.

Comdata Launches New Release of FleetAdvance Software

October 17, 2013

Comdata Inc.

Comdata Inc. has launched Release Two of FleetAdvance, a software application for truck fleet management.

Vietnam Supply Chain 'Weakness' Keeps Export Costs Up

October 17, 2013

Supplychains.com

Weaknesses in Vietnam's manufacturing and agricultural supply chains have prevented the country from lowering export costs and capturing much needed value addition, said Pham Minh Duc, senior economist at the World Bank.

Aviation Emission Reduction Agreement Welcomed by Freight Groups

October 17, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has decided on a mechanism to reduce carbon emissions from aviation activities, a move that has pleased the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the European Liaison Committee of Common Market Forwarders (CLECAT).

After Upbeat Summer, Truckload Volume Begins to Dip in September

October 16, 2013

DAT

After a summer of strong, steady activity, spot market truckload freight volume showed a seasonal decline, dipping 5.3 percent in September compared to August, according to the DAT North American Freight Index.

During Holiday Season, Aim for Best Shipping Outcome But Don't Be Surprised When the Worst Happens

October 16, 2013

CRM Buyer

In retail, the holidays are the best of times and the worst of times. The trick to troubleshooting shipping issues is to manage for the best scenario but expect the worst, especially during peak intervals.

Despite Cutbacks, Air France-KLM Says It Plans to Stay in the Maindeck Airfreight Business

October 16, 2013

Air Cargo World

The Air France-KLM group (AF-KL) has pledged to remain in the maindeck cargo business, despite further reductions in its freighter complement. In a media briefing at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, Erik Varwijk, executive vice president of Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo, said that over the next two years, the group will shed four of its current 14 freighters.

The Tale of the Supplier (Boeing) Who Sold the Shipper (the Pentagon) Old Parts But Charged for New Ones

October 16, 2013

Los Angeles Times

Four times in the last five years, the Pentagon's inspector general has found that Boeing Co. collected excessive or unjustified payments on U.S. defense contracts. In the latest of four audits since 2008, the watchdog office said the Chicago company charged the Army for new helicopter parts while installing used ones.

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.