Logistics

Growth Drivers for Same Day & Customized Logistics

July 25, 2014

Logistics companies specializing in same day and customized services are growing rapidly. Chuck Moyer, CEO of Express Courier International, talks about what is driving this trend and what it means to the overall supply chain community.

Revamping the Healthcare Supply Chain

July 25, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Healthcare providers are adopting a networked approach, both for procurement and distribution of supplies. Robert Colosino, vice president of business development with Tecsys, outlines the advantages and implications of that strategy.

Carriers Grant 'Preferred Shipper' Status to Those Who Work to Improve Efficiency and Overall Benefits

July 25, 2014

Transplace

Economics and driver productivity are the keys to gaining "preferred shipper" status, according to a recent Transplace survey of 75 transportation carriers.

Best Practices for Choosing and Using a 3PL

July 25, 2014

Frank McGuigan, President, Transportation Mgt, Transplace

KMG Chemicals Hires a 3PL: A Case Study

July 25, 2014

Ernie Kremling, KMG Chemicals, Inc. and Frank McGuigan, Transplace

The Transportation Capacity Crunch: How Can Shippers Cope?

July 25, 2014

Thomas K. Sanderson, CEO, Transplace

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Opens Office in Myanmar

July 24, 2014

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, a provider of services to manufacturers of cars, trucks, heavy equipment and specialized cargo, has opened a new office in Yangon, Myanmar.

Damco Starts Up Warehouse, CFS Operation in Myanmar

July 24, 2014

Damco

Damco, a third-party logistics provider, has begun operating a standard warehouse and container freight station in Myanmar.

How E-commerce and Other Trends Impact Distribution Facility Planning

July 24, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The rise of e-commerce means that companies must re-think where and how they construct distribution facilities, says Bob Silverman of Jones Lang LaSalle. Silverman notes how other market trends also are impacting facility planning.

Organization Promotes Safety, Best Management Practices in Ocean Container Shipping Industry

July 24, 2014

CSSF

The Container Ship Safety Forum, a global business-to-business network to improve safety performance and management practices in the container shipping industry, has been launched.

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.