Logistics

Suddath Global Logistics Expands in L.A., Dallas-Fort Worth

November 5, 2014

Suddath Global Logistics

Suddath Global Logistics has added warehouse capacity in the Los Angeles and Dallas-Forth Worth markets.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

November 5, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2014 for the specialized purpose of:

LeSaint Logistics Adds Online Tracking to Fleet

November 4, 2014

LeSaint Logistics

LeSaint Logistics had added electronic tracking and logs to its truck fleet.

Sato Print Engine Designed for Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Health and Beauty, Retail, Logistics Industries

November 3, 2014

SATO America

SATO, which specializes in barcode printing, labeling and EPC/RFID solutions, has released the S84-ex and S86-ex print engines for case carton, pallet and individual product identification, and print and apply applications.

Freight Costs Drop Another 1 Percent in Canada

November 3, 2014

Nulogx

The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers dropped by 0.97 percent in August when compared with July results, according to results published by the Canadian General Freight Index.

A Supply-Chain Made of Paper: Is It Sustainable?

November 3, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Don't tell anyone, but deep into the Electronic Age, we're still using paper.

Old Dominion Opens Service Center in Memphis

October 31, 2014

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has opened a new 267-door service center in Memphis, Tenn.

Reality Check: Maybe It's Just Too Costly to Do Business in Arctic

October 31, 2014

Maritime Executive

Despite high hopes for Arctic business from mining to shipping as the ice melts rapidly and temperatures rise twice as fast as the global average, few firms say the sums still make sense.

Air Cargo Rates Expected to Start Rising on Runs to North America, Europe

October 31, 2014

Drewry

Airfreight rates from Asia to North America and Europe are expected to rise through to the end of the year following four months of stable pricing, according to the recently expanded Sea & Air Shipper Insight report published by shipping consultancy Drewry.

The Perils and Pitfalls of Lean Inventories

October 31, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Manufacturing and distribution executives love the idea of slashing inventories. But it's distribution-center managers who must deal with the consequences.

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.