Logistics

U.N. Urges Continued Battle Against Piracy, Hostage-taking at Sea

November 22, 2013

The United Nations Security Council reiterated its calls on the international community to fight piracy and armed robbery at sea, which continue to pose a threat to the delivery of humanitarian aid to Somalia.

Near-shoring Among Actions High-Tech Companies Take to Optimize Customer Service, Study Finds

November 22, 2013

UPS

High-tech companies are making strategic shifts to their supply chain models to enable greater customer-centricity, meet changing consumer demand patterns and capture new growth opportunities, according to the 4th annual global UPS Change in the (Supply) Chain survey, conducted by IDC Manufacturing Insights.

The Transportation Hybrid: Blending a Dedicated Fleet with Procured Carriers

November 22, 2013

Steve W. Martin, Ryder Dedicated, and David Belter, Ryder Supply Chain Solutions

Running Lean - Removing Inefficiencies from Your Transportation Network

November 22, 2013

Jorge Salas, Vice President, Ryder Dedicated West Operations

Port of Prince Rupert & The North American Supply Chain

November 21, 2013

Jon Finnimore, Director, Marketing & Business Development, Canadian Freightways

Yusen Logistics Expands Trans-Atlantic Air Freight Service

November 21, 2013

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics has expanded its Trans-Atlantic Service for airfreight.

Maximizing Value from Forklift Suppliers

November 21, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

With the global economic outlook still far from certain, companies across all industry sectors are focused on delivering efficiency gains across their supply chains. This means that today's forklift trucks - for so long the workhorse of any well executed logistics operation - are expected to work harder for longer and with minimal downtime.

E-Commerce Sites Targeted by Logistics REIT

November 21, 2013

Financial Times

The first real estate investment trust to focus on logistics is set to float on the London market and raise Â£200m to invest in a new breed of e-commerce warehouses.

Choice Logistics Opens New Distribution Center in Dubai

November 20, 2013

Choice Logistics

Choice Logistics, a specialist in the handling of service parts, has opened a new distribution center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

GE Capital Fleet Offers Benchmarking, Optimization Tools

November 20, 2013

GE Capital Fleet Services

GE Capital Fleet Services has developed a suite of analytical tools to help truck-fleet managers benchmark and optimize performance.

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.