Logistics

Kuehne & Nagel Opens Office in Dominican Republic

November 10, 2015

Kuehne & Nagel International AG has opened its first office in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

CaroTrans Expands China-U.S. LCL Import Network

November 9, 2015

CaroTrans, a non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has launched 11 new, direct less-than-containerload (LCL) import services between China and the U.S.

DAT Solutions Launches InView Fleet Services

November 9, 2015

DAT Solutions LLC

DAT Solutions LLC has created DAT InView, a fleet-management application that allows small for-hire carriers to track their power units and locate them instantaneously.

Most North American, European Supply Chain Execs Consider Sustainability Strategic Priority, Study Finds

November 9, 2015

West Monroe Partners

Some 51 percent of North American supply chain executives say that developing a sustainable supply chain is a strategic priority, according to a survey from West Monroe Partners, a business and technology consultancy.

October Sales of Class 8 Trucks Down from Year Ago

November 6, 2015

ACT Research

Preliminary figures for the month of October, show that 47,200 Classes 5-8 vehicle orders were booked, up 14% from September but down 30% compared to the robust net orders in October 2014.

How U.S. Gypsum Keeps Its Supply-Chain Relationship Fresh

November 6, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

United States Gypsum Co. has relied on Transplace for third-party logistics services for 14 years. Craig Boroughf, senior director of global sourcing with U.S. Gypsum, and Frank McGuigan, president of transportation management with Transplace, explain why the relationship has been a success.

When Will the Drones Start Flying?

November 6, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Commercial delivery drones are in our future - or so we're told. What will it take to make them a reality?

Achieve 4,200 Orders/Hour using Zero Picking Labor

November 5, 2015

SI Systems

Understanding Chain of Responsibility in the Supply Chain

November 5, 2015

C3 Solutions

Road Safety is No Longer the Sole Responsibility of Carriers

Convoy Launches On-Demand Service for Regional, Local Trucking

November 5, 2015

Convoy

Convoy is the name of a Seattle, Wash., start-up that is offering an on-demand service for regional and local trucking.

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.