Logistics

Report Sees Dramatic Increase of Ship Pollutants Fouling 'High Arctic' Over Next Ten Years

February 17, 2015

At current fuel sulfur levels, pollutant emissions from ships in part of the Arctic region could increase 150 to 600 percent by 2025, according to a report from the International Council of Clean Transportation.

The Future Model: Driving Speed to Value for 3PLs and Customers

February 17, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Implementation time-lines for transportation management outsourcing continue to shrink thanks to cloud-based systems, process standardization, and features like automated carrier contract management. This is not the case for facility start-ups. With 10+ key milestones, hundreds of key tasks and sub-tasks, time-line slippage and cost overruns can quickly extend the time to value for both 3PLs and shippers. – Valerie Bonebrake, Senior Vice President, Tompkins International

Food Supply Chains in 2015: A Banquet of Risk

February 17, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The food industry has a lot on its plate these days.

TPGTEX Offers Updated Barcode Label-Printing Software

February 13, 2015

TPGTEX Label Solutions

TPGTEX Label Solutions has released version 3.0 of Labels for QuickBooks, software that enables instant, one-step printing of barcode labels.

Ship Owners Get Guide on Heavy-lift, Project Cargo Safety

February 13, 2015

BIFA

The UK P&I Club has joined forces with leading marine cargo insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty to publish practical guidance for ship owners and operators on how to carry heavy-lift and project cargo safely at sea.

Ever Cheaper Robots to Continue to Reduce Labor Costs

February 13, 2015

Industrial Distribution

Cheaper, better robots will replace human workers in the world's factories at a faster pace over the next decade, pushing labor costs down 16 percent, according to the Boston Consulting Group.

Bankruptcy Looms as Bulk Carriers' Earnings Take Hit

February 13, 2015

Maritime Executive

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, slid to an all-time low on Monday as sluggish cargo demand - especially from China - battered sentiment.

Airfreight Industry Saw Positive Growth in 2014, Especially in Asia-Pacific, Middle East

February 13, 2015

IATA

The International Air Transport Association released full-year air cargo data for 2014 showing 4.5 percent demand growth compared to 2013 measured by freight tonne kilometers, a significant acceleration from the 1.4 percent recorded in 2013 over 2012.

China Plans to Build Hong Kong 2.0

February 12, 2015

Maritime Executive

China is planning to build a second Hong Kong city in Nansha, a district in southern China's Guangdong province.

New Plant in West Virginia Part of P&G's Supply Chain Transformation Project

February 12, 2015

Procter & Gamble

The Procter & Gamble Company plans to build a multi-category manufacturing facility in Berkeley County, West Virginia, in the Eastern Panhandle of the state near the town of Tabler Station. When the plant opens in 2017, it will be one of the most advanced and sustainable plants among P&G's global manufacturing and supply-chain 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.