Logistics

TSA Carriers File Amendment to Include Westbound Trans-Pacific Trade

December 4, 2012

The 15 member lines of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), who until now have limited their rate and service discussions to eastbound container movements from Asia to the U.S., are seeking to expand the group's scope to include the westbound trade.

Memo to Megaports: These Guys Want Your Business

December 3, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The reshoring of manufactured goods from Asia to North America is bound to take some import business away from U.S. ports. But there are other developing threats to the continued dominance of gateways like Los Angeles-Long Beach - specifically, a couple of upstarts to the north and south.

Consumers' Concern About Product Safety Impacts Manufacturers' Supply Chains

December 3, 2012

Underwriters Laboratories

A survey that examines manufacturer and consumer perceptions about how products are made, sold, bought and consumed reveals a focus on quality, supply chains that are more transparent than ever but a decline in overall optimism, according to Underwriters Laboratories.

Shipbuilding Forecast Sees New Production Dropping Off After 2014

December 3, 2012

Drewry

Shipbuilding production levels have remained at record high levels, exceeding 50 million compensated gross tons (cgt) for two consecutive years (2010 -2011), with 2012 forecasted to remain close to 2011 levels, according to Drewry Maritime Research. However, the orderbook that forms the contracted forward workload has diminished rapidly and tails off to very low levels for 2014 and beyond.

Improving the Supply Chain With Collaborative Logistics

December 3, 2012

Michelle L. VanderMeer, Sr. Director, Supply Chain Operations, Whirlpool Corp.

Customer Relationships Drive Growth at Jacobson Companies

December 3, 2012

Julian Duerschmidt, President, Strategic Sales, Jacobson Companies

Memo to Megaports: These Guys Want Your Business

December 3, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Parcel, LTL Freight Shipping Seen as Key to Successful Supply Chains, Survey Finds

November 30, 2012

Kewill

Views of parcel and LTL freight shipping have been elevated in the minds of supply chain executives, according to a survey released by Kewill.

A Practical Roadmap to SC Transformation

November 30, 2012

Richard J. Sherman, Pres/CEO, Gold & Domas Research & Dir Strategic Devel, CSCMP

Winning the Supply Chain Talent Hunt

November 30, 2012

Rodney L. Apple, President & Chief Supply Chain Recruiter, SCM Talent Group

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.