Logistics

Study Finds 66 Percent of Warehouse Professionals Plan to Expand Technology Investments by 2018

August 22, 2013

The role of technology in warehouses has shifted from purely reducing costs and has increasingly expanded into benefits that can drive differentiation and profitable growth for business, according to a study by Motorola Solutions Inc., which provides communication solutions and services for enterprise and government customers.

Canada 'Missing Out' on Arctic Shipping Lanes

August 22, 2013

Winnipeg Free Press

Canada may be missing the boat on using Arctic shipping to encourage development at the same time Russia steams ahead on its own northern waters.

Menzies of American Logistics Aid Network Dies

August 21, 2013

ALAN

SupplyChainBrain mourns the loss of a bright industry spirit and valued friend --

HighJump Partners in China; Integrates With QuickBooks Online

August 21, 2013

HighJump Software

HighJump Software has acquired three strategic partners in China: Anchor Information Technology Ltd., Hentor and Hyrus.

Cattle Trade Expanding Into China Markets

August 21, 2013

Beef Central

Among the many potential growth markets for Australian live cattle exports into Asia, China easily stands as potentially the most promising.

UTi Expands into New London Operations Center

August 21, 2013

SF Gate

UTi Worldwide Inc., a global supply chain services and solutions company, officially opened its new London operations in Heathrow, United Kingdom.

New Option Available for Air Freight Customers

August 21, 2013

Handy Shipping Guide

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has become the first British airline to accept the new Sentry FlightSafe tracking device, developed by Texas-based airborne asset tracking solutions company OnAsset Intelligence, on its aircraft.

Quicker Parts Delivery Helps Motorcycle Maker Ride to the Top

August 21, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Italika, the top-selling brand of motorcycle in Mexico, improves on-time delivery of parts sourced from China by changing port-to-port ocean routing and land transportation.

Change Broker Confidentiality Rules or Boot Them, Says Forwarders Group

August 21, 2013

NCBFAA

The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America Inc. has asked Customs and Border Protection to revoke or modify a number of long-standing interpretative rulings that it believes have created an overly strict confidentiality standard. The NCBFAA has requested that CBP adopt a standard that requires brokers to maintain the confidentiality of an importer's "proprietary business information" which is generally defined as information which could harm the importer's competitive position if disclosed.

Ingram Micro Inks Deal With SquareTrade for Mobile Device Protection

August 20, 2013

Ingram Micro Inc.

Ingram Micro Inc., the wholesale distributor of technology equipment and provider of supporting logistics services, has entered into a multi-year agreement with SquareTrade.

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.