Logistics

Hanson Logistics Marks Third Expansion of Chicago Consolidation Center

March 28, 2013

Hanson Logistics has launched the third phase of a program to expand its temperature-controlled Chicago Consolidation Center, located in Hobart, Ind.

For Commercial Trucks, 2013 Starts Out on Positive Note

March 28, 2013

ACT Research

Class 8 orders rose above 20,000 units for a fifth consecutive month in February, while a surge in step-van orders pushed new medium duty demand above the prevailing trend.

North American Rail, Intermodal Traffic Increases as Winter Ends

March 28, 2013

Railway Age

United States freight carload traffic gained ground during the week ending March 16, 2013, up 0.5 percent measured against the comparable week in 2012, said the Association of American Railroads.

The State of the Art in Labor-Management Systems

March 28, 2013

Peter Schnorbach, Senior Director Product Management, Manhattan Associates

How to Get Material-Handing Systems to Talk to One Another

March 28, 2013

Craig Sinclair, Systems Integration Manager, Hanel Storage Systems

Report From ProMat 2013

March 28, 2013

George Prest, CEO, MHI

Crowley Adds Saturday Sailing to Bahamas Liner Service

March 27, 2013

Crowley Maritime Corp.

Crowley Maritime Corp. has added a second weekly southbound sailing from Port Everglades, Fla., to Nassau, Bahamas, as part of its Caribbean ocean-freight service.

The Next Wave of Logistics Outsourcing

March 27, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Blanc, managing partner of The Triangle Group, shares her views on the trends that are driving yet another surge in global logistics outsourcing.

Improved Cargo in International Air Transport Association's Forecast

March 27, 2013

Air Cargo World

In 2013, IATA expects cargo demand to grow by 2.7 percent and cargo yields to be flat - an improvement over the last two years, which has seen cargo demand and yields decline.

What Are the Biggest Trends in Material Handling?

March 27, 2013

Steve Rogers, Vice President Sales, Hannibal Industries

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.