Logistics

Most Manufacturers Struggle to Fill Skilled Positions with Qualified Candidates, Poll Says

December 12, 2013

A survey of hiring managers and human resources professionals about recruiting and employment trends in manufacturing and distribution found that 77 percent of manufacturers and distributors are facing challenges finding skilled workers for new positions and to replace workers who have left.

Ocean Shipping Industry Struggles with Profitability Despite Record Volume, U.N. Survey Finds

December 12, 2013

Maritime Executive

Driven by rising domestic demand in China and by increased intra-Asian and so-called South-South trade, international seaborne trade performed relatively well in 2012, with volumes increasing by 4.3 percent, reaching 9.2 billion tons for the first time ever, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's Review of Maritime Transport 2013 reports.

Streamline Issues Winter Release of ERP for Logistics, Supply Chain

December 11, 2013

Streamline

Streamline, a vendor of cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications for logistics and supply-chain management, has launched its Winter 2013 release.

Yusen Logistics Offers Temp-Controlled Consolidation to Africa

December 11, 2013

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics has joined with Imperial Health Sciences (HIS) to provide a temperature-controlled sea-freight consolidation service to Southern Africa for the pharmaceutical industry.

DHL Breaks Ground on $35m Distribution Center at Chicago's O'Hare Airport

December 11, 2013

DHL

DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight unit within Deutsche Post DHL, has broken ground on a $35m facility at O'Hare International Airport, which will include 53,000 square feet of office space and 423,030 square feet of warehousing, and is expected to be the largest DHL Global Forwarding building in the U.S.

Grocery Store Chain Unveils Natural Gas Powered Truck Fleet and Fill Station

December 11, 2013

Supervalu Inc.

Food is now arriving at grocery store shelves across the East Coast with a smaller carbon footprint, thanks to the recent purchase by Supervalu Inc. of 35 Class 8 Volvo trucks that operate on compressed natural gas (CNG).

Regional Carriers: A Sound Shipping Strategy to Control Costs and Gain a Competitive Market Advantage

December 10, 2013

ADSI

Kewill Enhances Multi-Country Customs Compliance Software

December 10, 2013

Kewill

Kewill, a vendor of supply-chain execution software, has made enhancements to its multi-country customs-compliance application, Kewill CustomsXchange.

G6 Alliance Announces Expansion in Pacific and Atlantic Trades

December 10, 2013

American President Lines

The vessel-sharing arrangement known as the G6 Alliance is extending its reach to the Asia-North America West Coast and trans-Atlantic trade lanes.

Prepare Your Company to Work with 3PL for Greatest Success, ROI

December 10, 2013

ChemLogix

Getting the funds and approval from executives to implement and/or expand transportation services and systems sometimes takes the assistance of 3PLs who can provide detailed explanations of the long-term benefits of specific supply chain strategies.

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.