Logistics

Modest Profit Growth Predicted for European Road Freight Market

November 3, 2015

The European road freight market grew by 2.9 percent in 2014, but markets there have distinctly different dynamics in both supply and demand, which means no single, cohesive European road freight market exists.

European Demand for Liquefied Natural Gas Won't Pump Up Shipping Freight Rates, Study Says

November 3, 2015

Drewry

LNG shipping freight rates continue to be under pressure from weak Asian demand and a growing fleet. Shipowners are now pinning hopes on a revival in European demand. However, European LNG demand growth will not be sufficient to raise freight rates, according to the newly launched LNG Forecaster report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

What If Yard Management Systems Operated Like Video Games?

November 3, 2015

MBT

If your yard management system were like a video game, you would open the gaming window and see orders ready-to-ship, as they are located in the yard. Each stack in the yard is color-coded by filters you select. Green means ready to ship. Yellow is pending. Red represents tomorrow's orders. A click on any illustration opens the content details in a sidebar.

Cylinder Manufacturer Says RFID Helps Control Parts' Maintenance

November 2, 2015

RFID Journal

Milwaukee Cylinder, a manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic tie rod cylinders, has begun selling a radio frequency identification function for its products to help users manage each cylinder's maintenance schedule.

Most Piracy in Malacca Strait Labeled as Fake Insurance Claims

November 2, 2015

Maritime Executive

A fleet commander in the Indonesian Navy has said that about 90 percent of piracy cases in the Malacca Strait area turn out to be bogus claims related to insurance fraud or business competition.

E-commerce Continues to Change Logistics, Warehousing Landscape, Study Says

November 2, 2015

GlobeSt.com

E-commerce has already transformed the world of warehousing and logistics, and according to Colliers International Group Inc., everything indicates that this process will continue.

Judging by Orders Placed, It Seems Industry Can't Get Enough Robots

November 2, 2015

RIA

Robot orders and shipments in North America set new records in the first nine months of 2015, according to Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry's trade group.

Who Wants to Work in a Warehouse?

November 2, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and retailers are bulking up their supply chains to handle the expected surge in sales. Finding enough warehouse workers to fill the orders, however, could prove to be a tough challenge.

Human-Robot Collaboration Gets Workout in a Test Warehouse

October 30, 2015

Business Week

In a mock warehouse stocked with granola bars, breakfast cereal, sponges, and other household goods, a worker plucks items from shelves and places them in a plastic bin. The bin is set atop a small wheeled robot that follows the employee’s every step like a puppy.

Drawing a Roadmap to Transportation Savings

October 30, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Shippers are forever on the lookout for ways to reduce their transportation costs. Brooks Bentz, president of supply chain consulting with Transplace, offers his view of where the most promising opportunities lie.

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.