Logistics

The Value to Be Found in the Wholesale Distributor

April 1, 2013

Recently, several wholesale distribution industry groups published data showing mostly steady growth in the last decade for their members in such verticals as auto parts, health and beauty, furniture, industrial, and food. In fact, many have outperformed other sectors of the U.S. economy, and this year and next are no different.

Lufthansa Cargo Reorganizes Charter Operation; Partners With Chapman Freeborn

March 28, 2013

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo is reorganizing its charter business. As of April 1, the carrier's charter activities, previously overseen by the Lufthansa Cargo Charter Agency subsidiary, will be integrated into the line organization of Lufthansa Cargo.

Worldwide Express Updates Freight, Express Shipping Platforms

March 28, 2013

Worldwide Express

Worldwide Express, a package and freight-shipping company based in Dallas, has developed version 2.0 of its technology platform, consisting of SpeedShip and SpeedFreight.

Hanson Logistics Marks Third Expansion of Chicago Consolidation Center

March 28, 2013

Hanson Logistics

Hanson Logistics has launched the third phase of a program to expand its temperature-controlled Chicago Consolidation Center, located in Hobart, Ind.

For Commercial Trucks, 2013 Starts Out on Positive Note

March 28, 2013

ACT Research

Class 8 orders rose above 20,000 units for a fifth consecutive month in February, while a surge in step-van orders pushed new medium duty demand above the prevailing trend.

North American Rail, Intermodal Traffic Increases as Winter Ends

March 28, 2013

Railway Age

United States freight carload traffic gained ground during the week ending March 16, 2013, up 0.5 percent measured against the comparable week in 2012, said the Association of American Railroads.

The State of the Art in Labor-Management Systems

March 28, 2013

Peter Schnorbach, Senior Director Product Management, Manhattan Associates

How to Get Material-Handing Systems to Talk to One Another

March 28, 2013

Craig Sinclair, Systems Integration Manager, Hanel Storage Systems

Report From ProMat 2013

March 28, 2013

George Prest, CEO, MHI

Crowley Adds Saturday Sailing to Bahamas Liner Service

March 27, 2013

Crowley Maritime Corp.

Crowley Maritime Corp. has added a second weekly southbound sailing from Port Everglades, Fla., to Nassau, Bahamas, as part of its Caribbean ocean-freight service.

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.