Logistics

TRAC Intermodal Wraps Up Acquisition of Interstar

March 24, 2016

TRAC Intermodal has completed its acquisition of Interstar Fleet Services, a provider of emergency road service repair for the intermodal and commercial trucking industries.

CEVA Logistics Opens New Facilities in Western Australia

March 23, 2016

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has opened new facilities at Hazelmere and High Wycombe in Western Australia.

Lloyd's Register, UK P&I Club Launch Life-Saving Checklist App

March 23, 2016

UK P&I Club

Lloyd's Register and the UK P&I Club have released a Life-Saving Appliances pocket checklist app.

HighJump Integrates Transport Software With ALK's PC-MILER

March 23, 2016

ALK Technologies

HighJump has integrated its transportation-management system with PC-MILER 29, the latest version of truck routing, mileage and mapping software from ALK Technologies.

Dematic Acquires Major Provider of Automated Guided Vehicles in Australia, N.Z.

March 23, 2016

Dematic

Dematic, a global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain, has acquired NDC Automation, a provider of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and software in Australia and New Zealand.

Yusen Launches Services From Two Indonesian Airports

March 22, 2016

PT. Yusen Logistics Indonesia

PT. Yusen Logistics Indonesia has launched a consolidation air freight-forwarding service from Semarang Airport (Achmad Yani International Airport) in Central Java, Indonesia.

PLS Logistics Opens Branch Office in Las Vegas

March 22, 2016

PLS Logistics

PLS Logistics has opened a new branch office in Las Vegas, NV. The site is PLS's 13th office nationwide.

Drewry Launches Model Stock Portfolio; E-Sourcing Service

March 22, 2016

Drewry

Drewry Maritime Equity Research has launched a model stock portfolio for the maritime sector.

Physical Stores Are Alive, But Are They All That Well?

March 22, 2016

Fierce Retail

Brick-and-mortar shopping isn't dead, but it is certainly on the decline: just 57 percent of urban consumers said they preferred to make discretionary purchases in stores, while 39 percent claim their last such purchase was made online.

Dollar-an-Hour Wage Increase Can Add $1M to DC Operation Costs, Study Says

March 22, 2016

Wall Street Journal

Rising minimum wages in cities and states around the country could raise the costs of e-commerce operations.

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.