Logistics

Freight Train Zooms Between China and Poland

October 22, 2013

The Far East Land Bridge cargo cooperation, whose members aim to revolutionize rail connectivity along the Trans-Siberian route, has witnessed the first container freight train travel from Suzhou, China, to Warsaw, Poland. The 14-day transit resulted from a project among the government of the City of Suzhou in the Jiangsu Province, PKP Cargo (the Polish state railway) and RZD Logistics (part of Russia's rail behemoth).

The Current State of Routing

October 22, 2013

Gavain McDonald, Director, Route Optimization Solutions, Airclic

Executives want to know that their organization isn't wasting time or money. For logistics organizations, that means trucks should only be doing what is necessary to support the business, and nothing else, to ensure that time and money are invested only in value adding activities.

Climate-Controlled Pharmaceutical Center Unveiled at Heathrow

October 21, 2013

Supply Chain Standard

IAG Cargo has opened a new pharmaceutical center at Heathrow airport, as part of the expansion of its temperature-controlled services.

Gefco Group Expands Into Croatia, One of EU's Newest Members

October 21, 2013

Handy Shipping Guide

As one of the most recent members of the European Union, Croatia is seen by many logistics groups a potential growth market and that has been reinforced with the news that the Gefco group, which specializes in automotive and industrial product logistics, is opening up a new subsidiary in Zagreb.

Achieving Sustainability: From Waste Management to Light Bulbs

October 21, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Sustainability can involve a global effort to calculate carbon emissions across the entire supply chain. Or it can mean the changing of a few light bulbs.

Amazon's On-site Presence in Clients' Warehouses Reportedly Upsets Some Retailers

October 18, 2013

Storefront Backtalk

Recently, its rivals were reportedly upset after details of Amazon's warehouse arrangement with Procter & Gamble and other major suppliers were revealed.

American Airlines Cargo Expands Service in Orlando

October 17, 2013

American Airlines Cargo

American Airlines Cargo has begun offering full cargo service to and from Orlando, Fla.

K&N Opens First Distribution Center in Singapore

October 17, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new control center for integrated logistics in Singapore, as it looks to strengthen its regional market position.

Comdata Launches New Release of FleetAdvance Software

October 17, 2013

Comdata Inc.

Comdata Inc. has launched Release Two of FleetAdvance, a software application for truck fleet management.

Vietnam Supply Chain 'Weakness' Keeps Export Costs Up

October 17, 2013

Supplychains.com

Weaknesses in Vietnam's manufacturing and agricultural supply chains have prevented the country from lowering export costs and capturing much needed value addition, said Pham Minh Duc, senior economist at the World Bank.

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.