Logistics

Quite Aside From Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - What About Drone Cargo Ships?

August 14, 2015

Drone ships may be the next generation of shipping. Rolls Royce recently launched a $7.2m autonomous ship project intended to pave the way for drone vessels.

Why Nobody Wants to Pay for Fixing the U.S. Transportation System

August 14, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Another short-term extension of funding for transportation infrastructure improvements? This story is getting old.

Fast and Efficient Transport of Malt through Port of Antwerp

August 13, 2015

Challenge: After setting up a first site, the client was looking for European expansion opportunities preserving the quality and considering the costs of their products.

Egypt Opens Expanded Suez Canal, Hopes to Double Number of Ships Transiting Daily

August 13, 2015

Maritime Executive

Just one year after its announcement, Egypt's expanded Suez Canal is open for business. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi led the inauguration ceremony, which was attended by several Middle Eastern and European world leaders. The publicly-funded expansion cost about $8.5bn.

PhoenixNAP Offers New Series of Backup, Recovery Services

August 12, 2015

PhoenixNAP

PhoenixNAP, a global information-technology services provider offering cloud, dedicated server, co-location and infrastructure-as-a-service technology, has developed a new series of backup and recovery services.

Roadrunner Transportation Acquires Stagecoach Cartage and Distribution

August 12, 2015

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc.

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. has acquired Stagecoach Cartage and Distribution, a provider of truckload and logistics services based in El Paso, Tex.

Refrigerated Containership Fleet Grows While Specialized Reefer Vessels Decline in Number

August 12, 2015

Drewry

The specialised reefer fleet is shrinking and shows no signs of reversing in the future. However, the reefer containership fleet has increased by 15 percent year-on-year and is set to grow 20 percent by 2018, according to Drewry's latest Reefer Shipping Market Annual Review & Forecast.

B&H Worldwide Launches Critical Logistics Centre

August 11, 2015

B&H Worldwide

B&H Worldwide, a provider of logistics services for the aerospace industry, has launched a Critical Logistics Centre.

IAG Cargo Joins With Finnair in Block Space Agreement

August 11, 2015

IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo is partnering with Finnair Cargo in a block space agreement on freighter capacity operating between London Luton Airport and Helsinki, Finland.

SkyBitz Unveils Truck Tracking, Management App

August 11, 2015

SkyBitz

SkyBitz has introduced a new product in its line of remote asset-tracking and information-management systems.

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.