Logistics

New Jersey Authorities Give Okay to Proposed $350m Logistics Center

July 7, 2014

Goodman Group, Australia's largest listed industrial property group, says its wholly owned North American subsidiary, Goodman Birtcher, has received approvals for the development of a proposed $350m logistics center in Linden, N.J. The project is part of the recently announced $1.4bn development pipeline in the key U.S. logistics markets of California, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Telematics, Electrification to Drive Last-mile Delivery Optimization, Efficiencies, Report Says

July 7, 2014

ABI Research

E-commerce and globalization have changed the parcel delivery industry forever. However, while parcel volumes keep increasing so does the price of fuel, competition and pressure to reduce inner-city congestion.

The Five Stages of Logistics Maturity

July 7, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

From siloed behavior to data-sharing and collaboration across disciplines -- that's the journey that companies are making today, as they pass through the five stages of logistics maturity, according to Greg Aimi, director of supply chain research with Gartner.

Never Mind a Possible Strike. Heres the Real Problem at West Coast Ports

July 7, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Importers and exporters were holding their collective breath last week, praying that negotiations for a new West Coast longshore labor contract wouldn't result in a temporary shutdown of the ports. But service providers were just as concerned about what happens if they stay open.

Aljex Integrates TMS With Carrier Onboarding From RMIS

July 3, 2014

Aljex Software

Aljex Software has integrated its cloud-based transportation-management software with CRS Plus, the carrier-qualification and onboarding application from Registry Monitoring Insurance Services (RMIS).

Does Monitoring of Employees Limit Attractiveness of Jobs, Especially in Truck Transportation?

July 3, 2014

Tech Republic

Since the gas and diesel price hikes of the mid-2000s, industries across the board have taken hard looks at their energy expenditures and how to reduce them. Nowhere is this more apparent than in trucking, where logistics companies now employ sensors and global positioning systems in their vehicles to monitor the driving habits of their drivers, such as how they use the brakes and whether they are heavy on the gas pedal.

Iran Sees Growing Number of Foreign Ships Docking at Its Southern Port

July 3, 2014

Arabian Supply Chain

Despite sanctions, Iran says the number of foreign trade vessels berthing at the country's southern port of Shahid Rajayee has considerably increased.

The Continued Push to be 'Green' in Transportation

July 3, 2014

Supply Chain Digital

Investing in ways to become more environmentally friendly is good for business. It makes financial sense and helps to differentiate transport providers in an increasingly crowded market.

UPS Capital Expands Jeweler's Elite Program to Three More Cities

July 2, 2014

UPS Capital Corp.

UPS Capital Corp. has expanded its Jeweler's Elite Program to San Francisco, Philadelphia and Providence, R.I. Designed to help jewelers protect their high-value shipments, the service combines UPS shipping with insurance offered through UPS Capital Insurance Agency, Inc.

XRS Issues New Version of Trucking Intelligence Platform

July 2, 2014

XRS Corp.

XRS Corp., a provider of mobile trucking intelligence systems, has issued a new software release.

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.