Logistics

CEVA Logistics Expanding to New Location in Richmond

July 23, 2013

CEVA Logistics will expand to a new location in Richmond, VA in late summer of 2013.

Megatrends: What They Are and How They Can Help Businesses Prepare for the Future

July 23, 2013

Megatrends are large, long-term changes coalescing today that will birth shorter-term business and societal trends of tomorrow, says Kas Kasravi, HP fellow with Hewlett-Packard. Kasravi points out a few of these megatrends and posits interesting possibilities for their impact.

Class 8 Truck Retail Sales Reported at 9-Month High

July 23, 2013

ACT Research

Although commercial vehicle orders slipped month over month in June, there was still good news to be had. Class 8 net orders fell below 20,000 units for the first time since last September at 18,830 units.

Emirates SkyCargo Breaks Ground on Hub as It Prepares to Move Operations to Al Maktoum Airport

July 23, 2013

Air Cargo World

Construction has begun on Emirates SkyCargo's new cargo terminal and facilities at Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International Airport, which is set to become the home of its freighter operations in May 2014. Freighter operations are moving to Al Maktoum Airport from Dubai International Airport.

Driving Innovation in 3PL Relationships

July 23, 2013

John Dillon, Director of Supply Chain Technology Solutions, APL Logistics

Europe's CO3 Project: Collaboration Concepts for Co-Modality

July 23, 2013

Michael Bogen, Managing Director, Giventis International

Rockfarm Acquires RT&T's Truckload Brokerage Division

July 22, 2013

Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions

Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions has acquired the truckload brokerage division of RT&T.

Office Depot's Demand-driven, Omni-channel Supply Chain

July 22, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Previously a company with three distinct supply chains serving commercial businesses, e-commerce customers and a chain of brick-and-mortar stores, Office Depot now operates a single omni-channel supply chain with one inventory base.

How Delphi Automotive Got Real With Its Suppliers

July 22, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

"New business reality." That's an apt way to describe the position of any company that has just emerged from four years of reorganization under Chapter 11 of U.S. bankruptcy law. And it's precisely the challenge that Delphi Automotive faced back in 2009, when it sought to reinvent itself and shore up relations with an army of suppliers.

Factors Driving Intermodal Growth

July 22, 2013

Tom Sanderson, CEO, Transplace

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.