Logistics

Airfreight Shows Slight Decline in August, Ocean Freight Picture Improves in Same Period

August 29, 2014

Uncertainty in the global market continues as the latest Stifel Logistics Confidence Index indicates a dip of 0.4 points in the overall measurement to 55.7. While the present situation remained positive, gaining 1.2 points from July to 53.5, the expected situation for the next six months stumbled 2.0 points to 57.9. This decline was particularly noticeable within airfreight expectations, which declined 3.3 points to 54.7. The sea freight expectation component declined 0.7 points to 61.0.

CEVA Logistics Expands Operation in Los Angeles

August 28, 2014

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has expanded its freight-management operation in the Los Angeles area.

YRC Freight Upgrades Three Terminals to Distribution Centers

August 28, 2014

YRC Freight

YRC Freight has upgraded three of its terminals to full distribution-center status.

Globe Tracker Teams With Refrigerated Transport for Reefer Management

August 28, 2014

Refrigerated Transport Electronics

Refrigerated Transport Electronics (RTE), a developer of products for the intermodal refrigerated container industry, is partnering with Globe Tracker International (GTI), a provider of tools for global trade data sharing, autonomous asset tracking and data analytics.

Could You Use a Pop-up Distribution Center for a Little While?

August 28, 2014

MultiChannel Merchant

While pop-up retail is not new - dating back to California-based Vacant in 1999 - the concept of pop-up distribution centers is a fairly new one. Following the same idea, it involves setting up a temporary distribution center in a specific location for a set period of time to meet a temporary need, then shutting it down.

Farmers and Their Crops Wait for Transport as Crude Oil Monopolizes N.D. Rail

August 28, 2014

The New York Times

The furious pace of energy exploration in North Dakota is creating a crisis for farmers whose grain shipments have been held up by a vast new movement of oil by rail, leading to millions of dollars in agricultural losses and slower production for breakfast cereal giants like General Mills.

Old Dominion Expands Next-Day Service to Toronto

August 27, 2014

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has expanded next-day service to the greater Toronto, Ont. area.

ALK, Drivewyze Combine Mobile App Technologies for Truck Drivers

August 27, 2014

ALK Technologies

ALK Technologies and Drivewyze Inc. have put together a joint offering of their mobile apps for professional truck drivers.

Ryder Europe Adds 60 Reefer Trailers to Cold-Chain Fleet

August 27, 2014

Ryder Europe

Ryder Europe is adding 60 refrigerated trailers to its rental fleet serving the cold-chain sector.

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August 27, 2014

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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.