Logistics

Emerging Logistics Markets Tapped by Study

September 30, 2013

More than 80 percent of the world's population resides in what is known as "emerging markets". This group of countries represents a diverse collection of economies from China to Peru and Ethiopia to Kazakhstan.

World's Airlines Expected to Order More Than 29,000 Passenger, Cargo Planes by 2032

September 30, 2013

Bloomberg

Airbus SAS, the European maker of commercial aircraft, predicted airlines will buy planes valued at $4.4tr in the next two decades, driven by demand in India and China and global growth among low-fare airlines.

Decision Maker's Guide: Essentials of Demand Forecasting and Replenishment for Retail and Distribution

September 27, 2013

Blue Ridge

China's Logistics Industry Faces Influx of Smuggling

September 27, 2013

Xinhaunet

China is struggling to combat illegal imports which smugglers conceal in mass freight as the country's logistics industry booms.

United Arab Emirates Sees First Trial Run of Freight Train

September 27, 2013

Arabian Supply Chain

Freight trains ran for the first time in the UAE on September 22, according to John Lesniewski, Etihad Rail's commercial director.

Build-to-Suit Takes Over European Logistics Expansions

September 27, 2013

World Property Channe

Development activity in Europe's main logistics markets is at its highest level since the economic downturn in 2008, driven by build-to-suit and owner-occupied developments.

Canadian Shippers See Total Cost of Ground Transportation Drop Slightly Between June and July

September 27, 2013

Nulogx

Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the four-month moving average total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased by 0.85 percent in July when compared with June results.

History Made as Vessel Becomes First Bulk Carrier to Transit Northwest Passage from Canada to Finland

September 27, 2013

Maritime Executive

For the first time ever, a bulk carrier is using the Northwest Passage as a transit trade lane, when transporting coal from Vancouver in Canada to Finland. The historic transit is shorter than traditional shipping routes and will not only save time, fuel and CO2, but also increase the load of cargo with 25 percent compared to the Panama Canal. Nordic Bulk Carriers A/S, the Danish pioneer, is once again behind the new business adventure.

Walmart Vows to Get 'Greener' and Insists Its Suppliers Must as Well

September 27, 2013

Environment News Service

Walmart has decided to offer products with fewer harmful chemicals, increase the use of recycled materials, reduce fertilizer use in agriculture, and increase energy efficiency in the products its stores carry. The new standards apply to Walmart stores in the United States and elsewhere around the world.

Lufthansa Cargo Schedules New Boeing 777 Freighters

September 26, 2013

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo will be adding Boeing 777 freighters to its fleet, beginning in November of 2013.

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.