Logistics

Container Ship Capacity Around the World Is Up 6 Percent

January 14, 2013

The world container ship capacity reached 16.335 million 20-foot-equivalent units on Jan. 1, 2013, an increase of 6 percent from a year ago, according to industry analyst Alphaliner.

Retailers, Others Urge Sides to Avoid Port Strike on East, Gulf Coasts

January 14, 2013

National Retail Federation

A diverse coalition of more than 120 local, state and national stakeholders, ranging from farmers and manufacturers to retailers and wholesalers sent a letter to the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance Ltd. (USMX) urging both sides to remain at the negotiating table until they "reach a new long-term contract."

Trucking Conditions Index Continues to Rise Into Strong Positive Territory

January 11, 2013

FTR Associates

FTR's Trucking Conditions Index for November as reported in the January 2013 Trucking Update rose almost two full points to a reading of 9.7. The gain was expected by FTR as conditions impacting trucking will continue to improve in anticipation of a tightened market in 2013.

Automotive Logistics 'Transformed by Emerging Markets', Report Says

January 11, 2013

Transport Intelligence

The global automotive logistics sector is undergoing a massive transformation. Just a few years ago, it could easily be viewed as a mature industry with modest growth prospects. However, according to Transport Intelligence's report, Global Automotive Logistics 2013, that is no longer the case and the market represents a wealth of opportunities for logistics service providers on a global scale.

American Express Survey Finds Optimism as We Move Into 2013

January 11, 2013

Appliance Magazine

The latest American Express Spending and Saving Tracker reported that 39 percent of Americans are optimistic going into the new year, compared to 35 percent who said so going into 2012. Ten percent report they are "unconcerned" going into 2013, compared to 6 percent who said they were "unconcerned" a year ago.

FPS Network Member Sinergy Cargo Opens Terminal in Genoa, Italy

January 10, 2013

Sinergy Cargo

Sinergy Cargo, the Italian member of the FPS network of independent freight forwarders and consolidators, has opened a multimodal container, bulk cargo handling and storage center near the Port of Genoa.

Aldata Develops App to Manage Fulfillment for Online Grocery Orders

January 10, 2013

Aldata

Aldata has made available G.O.L.D. Drive, a new tool which supports order fulfillment for shoppers ordering groceries online and collecting them directly from drive-through depots without entering a store.

Ordoro, Bigcommerce Partner to Offer Drop-Shipping to eTailers

January 9, 2013

Bigcommerce

Ordoro has teamed up with Bigcommerce to provide online retailers with the ability to drop-ship orders to customers. Ordoro is an electronic-commerce application which helps merchants to streamline their back-office operations.

Cost of Ground Transportation Edges Upward in Canada

January 8, 2013

Nulogx

Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 0.45 percent in October when compared with September results.

Many Consumers Attracted by Same-Day Delivery Service Opt for Next-Day Service

January 8, 2013

Storefront Backtalk

With all the attention recently being paid to same-day deliveries by retailers including eBay, Walmart, Macy's, Nordstrom and tons of others, here's an interesting stat"”and a delicious contradiction"”from Amazon, the largest and earliest same-day retail deliverer: consumers consider the service, purchase an item, then don't opt to use same-day service.

Logistics

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