Logistics

UPS Launches Cryogenic Support Service for Healthcare

November 11, 2014

UPS has launched UPS Temperature True Cryo, a service that includes real-time tracking and intervention services for healthcare customers with temperature-sensitive shipments.

FedEx Adds 31 Origin Countries to International First Service

November 11, 2014

FedEx

FedEx has added 31 origin countries to its International First service, a priority-shipping option for customers needing critical deliveries to arrive as early as the start of the next business day.

Environmental Group Urges China to Create Maritime Emission Control Areas

November 11, 2014

Maritime Executive

New York-based Natural Resources Defense Council has released a report on air pollution in China citing shipping as a major contributor and recommending the introduction of emission control areas.

Transportation Budgets: How to Talk About Them with Non-Transportation Professionals

November 11, 2014

Steven Raetz and Kevin McCarthy, C.H. Robinson

Technology Advances Supporting Automotive Warehouse Operations

November 11, 2014

Bo Cheng, Director of Automotive Business, Comprehensive Logistics

Van Rates Continue Above $2 Per Mile

November 10, 2014

DAT

The average spot van rate on DAT load boards was unchanged at $2.01 per mile during the week ending Nov. 1, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards (all figures include fuel surcharge). This is the third straight week the average van rate has been unchanged. Van rates have been above $2.00 per mile for most of 2014.

Shipping Lines Rewriting Contracts to Protect Against Problems Caused by Ebola

November 10, 2014

Maritime Executive

As Ebola persists in West Africa, shipping lines and traders are tweaking their contracts to protect themselves if the disease puts crews at risk of infection or prevents vessels calling at affected ports.

International Trade, Capital Flows Have Bounced Back from Economic Crisis, Index Shows

November 10, 2014

DHL

Global connectedness, measured by cross-border flows of trade, capital, information and people, has recovered most of its losses incurred during the financial crisis, according to the third edition of DHL's Global connectedness Index.

Closing the Loop on Recycling - And Making Money in the Process

November 10, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Even in the age of recycling, forward and reverse supply chains have tended to be treated as separate disciplines. Now the world's largest retailer is partnering with major consumer goods manufacturers to help erase that distinction.

Four Crucial Cost Factors in Designing a Supply Chain Network

November 10, 2014

Steve Ellet, VP, Supply Chain Design, CHAINalytics

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.