Logistics

Should We Privatize the Nation's Air Traffic Control System?

April 8, 2016

Supporters of a longtime proposal to privatize the U.S. Air Traffic Control system have failed again. But the issue is far from dead.

Inchcape Shipping Services Expands in Mexico

April 7, 2016

Inchcape Shipping Services

Inchcape Shipping Services has opened a new office in Veracruz, Mexico.

Growth in Global Airfreight Sputters in Early 2016

April 7, 2016

Air Cargo World

Worldwide airfreight demand is off to a slow start, at least for the first two months of 2016, according to Holland-based consultancy, WorldACD.

CMA CGM Expands in West Africa; Upgrades Ethiopian Services

April 6, 2016

CMA CGM

CMA CGM is augmenting its container services linking the West African coast with Europe, Asia, the Middle East and India.

LogFire Now Offering Wavelink Speakeasy Voice System

April 6, 2016

LogFire

LogFire has joined with Wavelink in a partnership intended to streamline warehouse operations and increase work productivity.

Weft Launches Real-Time Rank of Global Container Ports

April 6, 2016

Weft

Weft has developed a real-time ranking of global container ports. It is intended to provide companies with data related to such processes as procurement, contract negotiations and other shipment-planning decisions.

How Strong Returns Management Helps Your Business Flourish

April 6, 2016

Scott D. Smith, Chief Commercial Officer, ModusLink

The product return process has long been neglected at companies, written off as a necessary expense that adds no value. The returns function and any process related to it is often given the bare minimum of time and consideration. Typically, once an item is returned, it's thrown into the back of a warehouse and forgotten about while a new product was shipped to the customer.

Labelmaster Offers Combo Labels for Lithium Battery Transport

April 5, 2016

Labelmaster

Labelmaster is offering a combination two-in-one handling label and document label for packages carrying lithium ion or lithium metal batteries.

Better Oversight - Not a Ban - Needed for Lithium-Ion Battery Cargo on Planes

April 5, 2016

Air Cargo World

There is no doubt that lithium-ion batteries, when packed together without the proper packaging and handling precautions, can certainly be dangerous. In 2014, the Federal Aviation Administration applied heat to a container packed with 5,000 lithium-ion batteries that resulted in a thermal runaway and subsequent explosion of flammable gases emitted within the container. Even a favorite fire suppressant, when used, was ineffective in extinguishing the fire. The danger appears to be inherent in all aircraft configurations, passenger or all-cargo.

Project44 Debuts Transit Time API for LTL

April 4, 2016

project44

Project44 has introduced a free Web-service application programming interface (API) for the domestic less-than-truckload market.

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.