Logistics

Power of One: Collaborative Planning and Execution across the End-to-End Supply Chain

January 16, 2013

Paul Bittinger, Lora Cecere, Don Gaspari, and Kirk Munroe

CaroTrans Offers New Door-to-Port Rate Calculator

January 16, 2013

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, a global non-vessel operating common carrier, has created a door-to-port rate application.

UPS Prepared to Retract Offer to Take Over TNT Express

January 16, 2013

The New York Times

United Parcel Service announced that it would withdraw its $6.9bn takeover offer for TNT Express, a Dutch shipping company, after European antitrust authorities told U.P.S. that they would block the deal.

Top 3 Priorities for Multi-Enterprise Supply Chains

January 16, 2013

Vijay Subramanian, President, Prana Consulting

How An Integrated Supply Chain Enables First Solar's Business Goals

January 16, 2013

Shellie Molina, VP Global Supply Chain, First Solar

GENCO Rebrands Company Name Following Merger With ATC

January 15, 2013

Genco

GENCO ATC, the product of a merger in 2010 between GENCO and ATC Technology Corp., is being rebranded under the GENCO name alone.

U.S. Oil Production Highest in 10 Years

January 15, 2013

Bloomberg

U.S. oil production has exceeded 7 million barrels a day for the first time since March 1993 as improved drilling techniques boosted exploration across the country and reinforced a shift toward energy independence.

Stepping Into Costly, Excess Inventory Problems

January 14, 2013

Storefront Backtalk

When chains listen to their customers and create localized store inventory, and then they listen more and accept online returns to any store the shopper chooses, they run into inventory train wrecks.

U.S. Imports in 2012 Increase 1.2 Percent Over 2011

January 14, 2013

Zepol

U.S. vessel imports rose a slight 1.2 percent in 2012 over the year before. This was a total of over 17.6 million TEUs imported, or roughly 200,000 more containers than in 2011. Slow and steady growth seems to be the consistent pattern for the year as import volume still has not returned to 2007 or 2008 levels. Zepol has seen a large spike from 2009 to 2010 and then a plateau-like trend for the past three years, although 2012 was an especially unique year for U.S. imports.

Carriers 'Failing' to Match Capacity with Weakened Cargo Flows

January 14, 2013

Drewry Maritime Research

Despite attempts by carriers to pull capacity from east-west trade routes, significantly weaker cargo volumes have limited the success of their attempts to lift freight rates for any sustainable periods, according to Drewry Maritime Research's latest Container Forecaster report.

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.