Logistics

Avoiding Delays and Unexpected Costs: Facilitating the U.S.-Canada Border Clearance Process

June 30, 2016

In May, Ocean Carriers Achieve Best On-Time Performance in Six Months

June 30, 2016

Ocean carriers achieved a six-month high for liner service reliability in May, according to Carrier Performance Insight, the online schedule reliability tool provided by Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.

'Brexit' Vote Shakes Up Logistics Industry Serving Britain's Trade Relationships

June 30, 2016

Wall Street Journal

Shipping and logistics operators say the U.K. vote to leave the European Union will rattle regional supply chains as Britain rebuilds its trading relationships and rules.

E-Commerce Continues to Drive Changes in Warehousing, Logistics, Institute Reports

June 29, 2016

CCIM Institute

As larger U.S. retailers continue to close underperforming stores with more customers choosing to shop online from their own homes, big-box store vacancies have increased in recent years. But with online sales only increasing and more small shop spaces mimicking the online sales environment, the biggest impacts are being reflected in warehouse space and logistics.

Mainfreight USA Adds Warehouses in Newark and Dallas

June 28, 2016

Mainfreight USA

Mainfreight USA, a global supply-chain and logistics services provider, has added two warehouses to its North American logistics network, in Newark, N.J., and Dallas.

Damco Offers Weighing and Filing Services for New SOLAS Regs

June 28, 2016

Damco

Damco, a third-party logistics provider, has launched two Verified Gross Mass (VGM) services to support implementation of new regulations from the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

Not Designed for E-Commerce, Logistics Networks Begin to Feel Strain

June 28, 2016

Fleet Owner

One of the major findings from the 27th Annual State of Logistics report is that "gaps" in infrastructure and "accelerating trends for speed" will increasingly put pressure on a logistics system not designed for e-commerce driven "last mile, last minute" delivery service.

Ryder Opens New Vehicle Sales Facility in Canada

June 27, 2016

Ryder System Inc.

Ryder System Inc. is opening a new sales facility in Calgary, Alberta for used commercial vehicles.

ITE Group, Messe München to Co-locate at MODEX 2018

June 27, 2016

MHI

MHI, Messe München and ITE Group will co-locate at the newly formed Transportation & Logistics America (TLA) exhibit with MODEX 2018.

JLL Managing Director Comments on Panama Canal Expansion

June 27, 2016

JLL

Will the amount of cargo transiting the Panama Canal do so on fewer vessels?

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