Logistics

Old Dominion Opens Chicago West Service Center

September 3, 2013

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has opened a 100-door facility southwest of Chicago.

Accellos Integrates TMS With Rand McNally's Mobile Devices

September 3, 2013

Accellos Inc. has integrated its Prophesy Dispatch transportation-management software (TMS) with Rand McNally's in-cab mobile fleet-management devices.

Epicor Unveils New Version of Vista for Automotive Aftermarket

September 3, 2013

Epicor Software Corp.

Epicor Software Corp. has developed version 6 of Epicor Vista for the Automotive Aftermarket.

UTi Worldwide Opens London Facility at Heathrow

September 3, 2013

UTi Worldwide Inc.

UTi Worldwide Inc., a provider of transportation, logistics and supply-chain services, has commenced London operations at a new location near Heathrow International Airport in the U.K.

Hurricane Sandy Makes Port Jersey Logistics Hurry Up and Wait

September 2, 2013

Challenge: As hurricane season approaches, Port Jersey Logistics recalls a project impacted by Hurricane Sandy. By mid-2012, an Israel-based kosher foods exporter had outgrown its East Coast 3PL provider. Furthermore, its shipments would soon double during autumn's peak season. Transitioning several products to PJL was underway when, on October 29, the worst natural disaster in NJ history changed everything.

Made4net WMS Boosts Growth and Performance for Retailer Distribution Centers

September 2, 2013

Challenge: Being a fast growing grocery chain Made4net's customer must keep its produce and organic products on the move, to keep it fresh and at the highest quality. Existing manual system proved to be cumbersome as volume increased due to the company's growth.

FedEx Offers Cold-Shipping Option for Healthcare Customers

August 30, 2013

FedEx Corp.

FedEx Corp. is offering a cold-shipping packaging option for shippers that require a refrigerated environment of 2-8 degrees Celsius to be maintained for up to 96 hours.

Mercedes-Benz Adds Fuel Cell Investment to New $70m Logistics Center

August 30, 2013

Hybrid Cars

Mercedes-Benz has been saying for some time now the fuel cell vehicles are coming, and while eyes are on that potential a few years hence, the company is actually investing heavily now in fuel cells for more ordinary purposes in its own logistics operations.

Utilizing Drop Shipping Industry for U.K. Retail Sector

August 30, 2013

SCE Magazine

Businesses operating in the retail sector should consider drop-shipping as a part of their supply chain and multichannel strategy this year.

Choosing a 3PL for Food Distribution: 5 Critical Areas to Evaluate

August 30, 2013

Weber Logistics

To find the right partner, make sure you ask the right questions.

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.