Logistics

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

June 4, 2014

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

Tanker Fire Highlights Accident-prone Nature of Shipping in Energy Industry

June 4, 2014

When DWT tanker Shoko Maru caught on fire recently it was described as one of the worst accidents in energy shipping in the past decade. And a recent study shows that product tankers are considered the most accident-prone shipping types, followed by LPG tankers.

Voice Management in the Cloud

June 4, 2014

Keith Phillips, Pres. & CEO, Voxware

Innovations in Supply Chain Execution

June 4, 2014

Vishal Minocha, Sr. Global Product Mgr., Supply Chain Solutions, Infor

How Stage Stores Educates Its Suppliers

June 3, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Stage Stores, which operates 880 small-town department stores under such names as Beall's and Peebles, has learned the value of having products delivered floor ready. Tim Duvic, vice president of distribution, explains how the company educates its suppliers on packaging and preparing orders for fast processing on receipt.

Oil Trains Face Criticism in North America

June 3, 2014

Marine Link

Several spots along North America's new oil-by-rail corridors find residents and officials restless, following six fiery derailments in the past 10 months. Some want to limit or halt the traffic, fearful that existing precautions will not prevent deadly blasts, air and waterway pollution, or nuisances including nasty odors.

Ocean Carriers Search for Best Emission Reduction Technology

June 3, 2014

Handy Shipping Guide

In a recent decision affecting ocean freight operators, the International Maritime Organization's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) adopted amendments to the MARPOL Convention to set a date for the implementation of "Tier III" standards within emission control areas (ECAs) and to make the IMO Member State Audit Scheme mandatory.

Could Natural Gas Enable Longer Intermodal Shipments?

June 3, 2014

Fleet Owner

The lower cost of fuel for natural gas-powered highway tractors compared to their diesel-fired brethren could make it more profitable for trucking companies to engage in longer lengths of haul for intermodal shipments.

Fearful of Banking Restrictions, Shipping Lines Stay Away from Iran

June 3, 2014

Maritime Executive

Global shipping lines are increasingly shying away from handling cargoes to Iran as restrictions on banking and insurance continue unabated, despite an interim agreement between Tehran and the West that called for limited sanctions relief.

Advances Transforming Material Handling Equipment and the Warehouse

June 3, 2014

Lew Manci, VP-Engineering, Crown Equipment Corp.

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.