Logistics

Legislation Required Before Drone Delivery Can Really Take Off

August 26, 2016

From a technology perspective, the capabilities of drones are improving day by day - advancements in autonomous piloting, "sense and aware" technologies and increased battery life mean that delivery drones are now very much a potential for the future.

Lufthansa Cargo Takes Over Time:Matters; Debuts MyAirCargo Service

August 25, 2016

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo has assumed complete ownership of the time:matters Group, a specialist in global same-day delivery and time-critical international spare-parts logistics.

It's Time to Renew Your Freight Broker Bond

August 25, 2016

Todd Bryant, President & Founder, Bryant Surety Bonds

Since the changes in the freight broker bond requirements introduced by the MAP-21 legislation back in 2013, autumn has turned into the bond renewal season for the freight industry. In the next few months, about two thirds of the nearly 17,000 licensed freight brokers are expected to undergo the yearly surety bond renewal.

Price of Container Equipment Drops - And Is Likely to Continue to Do So

August 25, 2016

Drewry

Cheaper production and material costs as well as weaker demand have driven the price of new container equipment down to record lows and is forecast to fall further during 2016, according to the latest edition of the Container Census report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Kyocera Debuts New Rugged Smartphones for Logistics

August 24, 2016

Kyocera International Inc.

Kyocera International Inc. has developed a new rugged smartphone with a built-in high-definition action camera.

TQL Unveils New Version of Web-Based Portal, Mobile App

August 24, 2016

Total Quality Logistics

Total Quality Logistics, a truckload freight brokerage firm, has introduced a new version of TQL TRAX.

SciQuest Offers Upgrades to Source-to-Settle Platform

August 24, 2016

SciQuest

SciQuest has released platform upgrades to its source-to-settle suite of applications.

Rates for Very Large Gas Carriers Likely to Remain Under Pressure

August 24, 2016

Drewry

A wave of cargo cancellations from the U.S. is putting additional pressure on Very Large Gas Carrier rates, according to the latest edition of the LPG Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Be Mindful That Changes in Brand, Business Alignment or Marketing Strategy Affect Distributors

August 24, 2016

TED Mag

When a supplier makes a major change to its corporate structure, brand name, and/or go-to-market strategy, the implications for its distributor base can be significant. In most cases, these changes present both challenges and opportunities for the companies that are out on the front lines selling the manufacturer's products on a daily basis.

Seko Logistics Adds E-Commerce Warehousing Capacity in Hong Kong

August 23, 2016

Seko Logistics

Seko Logistics has added 100,000 square feet of warehousing and fulfillment capacity in Hong Kong.

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.