Logistics

Container Lines Show Marked Improvement in On-time Performance in Three Main East-West Trades

October 23, 2015

Container service reliability across the three main East-West trades reached a new data series high in September, rising by 6.5 percentage points over August to the new record of 79.9 percent, according to Carrier Performance Insight, the online schedule reliability tool provided by Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.

CPG Supply Chain Leaders Focus on Transportation, Network Redesign, Report Says

October 23, 2015

BCG Perspectives

The most pressing concerns for consumer packaged goods companies today are transportation and network redesign - priorities that just two years ago barely registered on their radar, according to a report by The Boston Consulting Group and the Grocery Manufacturers Association.

Who's Buying Your Stuff? A Primer on Export Compliance

October 23, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Are you certain that your sensitive exports aren't falling into the wrong hands?

HP Embraces a New Level of Global Analytics

October 23, 2015

Jozo Acksteiner and Travis Parker, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Are Companies Serious About Supply-Chain Resilience?

October 23, 2015

Yossi Sheffi, Professor of Engineering, MIT

DHL Adds Boeing 767 Cargo Service in Detroit

October 22, 2015

DHL

DHL has added a flight for U.S. importers and exporters based in Michigan.

AAPA Offers Interactive Map of Member Ports

October 22, 2015

American Association of Port Authorities

The American Association of Port Authorities has created an interactive western hemispheric map of its member ports.

nxFAST Delivers Asset Management Solution for the Solid Waste Market

October 21, 2015

Challenge: A Leading company making RFDI tags for various industries saw a market opportunity within the "roll-off" container industry. Costing between $2,500 and $10,000 each, roll-offs are often "sub-leased" without permission or stolen. Inefficiencies in managing these assets resulted in "lost" containers that cannot be rented to another customer, leading to the loss of potential revenue.

Newgistics to Handle U.S. Deliveries for Alibaba

October 21, 2015

Newgistics Inc.

Newgistics Inc., a provider of logistics services and technology for retailers and brands, will provide delivery in the U.S. for products purchased through AliExpress, the e-commerce unit of Alibaba that connects Chinese businesses with international buyers.

EnVista Unveils New Direct Store Delivery System for Beverage Industry

October 20, 2015

enVista Corp.

EnVista Corp. has developed a new direct store delivery (DSD) system for improving beverage deliveries.

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.