Logistics

IT Spending in Transportation Infrastructure, Healthcare to See Positive Growth

June 6, 2016

Technavio analysts are forecasting positive growth for many segments of the global IT spending market by industry over the next four years as several related markets, including IT spending in railways, spending in airports and healthcare supply chain management, will likely witness an increase in revenues.

Can Ports Keep Up With the Changing Needs of Container Lines?

June 6, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Those idle cranes in the Port of Oakland's Outer Harbor stand as mute testimony to the changes that are roiling container ports and terminals today.

Southeast Asian E-Commerce Market Zooms, But Region's Airfreight Capability Lags

June 3, 2016

Air Cargo World

Although a new study by Google and Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek projects the Southeast Asian e-commerce market to reach $200bn by 2025, the region's air cargo capabilities remain underdeveloped, according to Cainiao, the logistics unit of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba.

Sustainability & Retail Freight Transportation

June 2, 2016

Jess Dankert, Senior Dir. of Retail Operations & Supply Chain, RILA

March Sees Cost of Ground Transportation in Canada Go Up

June 2, 2016

Nulogx

The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 1.5 percent in March, as compared with February results, according to the most recent Canadian General Freight Index.

Prospects for Dry Bulk Shipping Market 'Fairly Dark' Until at Least 2018

June 2, 2016

Maritime Executive

Shipping companies transporting coal, iron ore and other commodities are urgently seeking ways to conserve cash and withstand the worst market downturn on record as too many ships chase shrinking business.

E-Commerce Spurs Warehouse Development, Rent Increases Across U.S.

June 2, 2016

Bloomberg

Over the past year, prime warehouse rents are up 9.9 percent across the U.S. and up by double-digit amounts in some large urban areas, according to a recent report. E-commerce and Amazon are in no small way responsible for the development.

Challenges in Managing Freight Efficiency

June 2, 2016

Chris Schomberg, Logistics Manager, Meijer

How Green Freight Policy Benefits Your Company

June 2, 2016

Elena Craft, Senior Scientist, EDF

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Expands Service From Chicago

June 1, 2016

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc.

Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. has expanded its less-than-truckload (LTL) service to include expedited freight service to Los Angeles metro, Atlanta metro and Dallas metro from Chicago.

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.