Logistics

Southwest Airlines Cargo Now Shipping on AirTran Airways

May 1, 2013

Southwest Airlines is now moving freight on AirTran Airways, under the Southwest Airlines Cargo brand.

Shipping Industry Rolls Out Safety Campaigns

May 1, 2013

Two major safety campaigns have just been launched, one from an international body representing freight forwarders and the other from a major container shipping line.

China Shipping Chasing Maersk by Ordering Five of the World's Biggest Vessels

May 1, 2013

JOC Sailings

China Shipping Container Lines plans to order five 18,000 20-foot-equivalent unit container ships, the world's largest, becoming the first carrier to challenge Maersk Line, which will deploy the first vessel of this size in the Asia-Europe trade in June.

Looking to Real Estate Just to Cut Costs? Beware Major Financial, Operational Risks

May 1, 2013

Jones Lang LaSalle

Long a go-to for corporate cost cutting, corporate real estate has turned a corner and is becoming a solid productivity driver, with CEOs starting to reap the rewards of enhanced revenue, shareholder value and employee performance. A new Jones Lang LaSalle report reveals that companies that view real estate assets singularly as a source of short-term cost reduction are actually incurring hidden long-term financial and operational risks.

United Airlines Launches Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative with Its Suppliers

April 30, 2013

Dailymarkets

United Airlines is launching a Sustainable Supply Chain (SSC) initiative in an effort to better understand the environmental performance of its suppliers and deepen relationships with its key supply chain partners.

Schneider National Debuts Bulk Intermodal Transport Service

April 30, 2013

Schneider National Bulk Carriers

Schneider National Bulk Carriers has launched a bulk intermodal transportation service.

UPS to Acquire Hungarian Pharmaceutical Logistics Company

April 30, 2013

UPS

UPS has announced its intention to acquire Cemelog Zrt, a pharmaceutical logistics company based in Hungary.

An Insider's View of Panama's Colon Free Trade Zone

April 30, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Nelson Cabrera, director of business development at Lilly and Associates, provides first-hand information on the operation of Panama's Colon Free Zone.

Evolution of the Retail Consumer and How Supply Chains Must Adapt

April 30, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Consumers today want the ability to purchase and return products via any channel, at any time, at the best price. To meet those expectations, companies that traditionally have had disparate fulfillment models must now merge both the informational and operational aspects of those models into one, says Todd Peters, CEO and vice chairman of GENCO.

For Second Consecutive Month, Used Class-8 Truck Volumes Are Up

April 30, 2013

ACT Research

The used truck market enjoyed a second consecutive month of improved volumes in March. The retail market was flat compared to February, while the wholesale market contracted. However, the auction market roared back to life in March, growing 126 percent, giving the overall market a 4-percent boost month over month.

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.