Logistics

Last Year's West Coast Labor Strife Boosts New York/New Jersey, Houston, Savannah, Index Shows

May 2, 2016

The balance of seaborne-cargo delivery in the U.S. shifted further east in the last year, resulting in East Coast seaports making gains against their West Coast counterparts in CBRE Group Inc.'s second-annual North American Seaports and Logistics Index.

Weak First Quarter Doesn't Dampen Confidence of Air Cargo Executives Going Forward

April 29, 2016

Air Cargo World

Now that the first quarter of fiscal 2016 is in the past, results are in from IATA's most recent airline business confidence survey, and gauging from the responses of airline CFOs and cargo heads surveyed - their outlook is bullish for the remainder of the year, despite a perceived weak first quarter.

Blood on the Water: The Dismal Outlook for Ocean Carriers

April 29, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Too many ships, too much rate discounting, and too many service providers for the market to support: the outlook for ocean carriers is "pretty bleak indeed."

Cellcontrol Partners With TomTom to Reduce Truck Driver Distraction

April 28, 2016

Cellcontrol

Cellcontrol has developed a customized version of its safe-driving platform specifically for TomTom Bridge, a semi-rugged navigation device built for vehicle fleets.

Maersk Begins Direct Service From North European Ports to Cuba's Mariel

April 28, 2016

Maritime Executive

Maersk Line marked the introduction of its first direct service from Northern Europe to Cuba on April 22 when a 2,556-TEU container vessel arrived in the Port of Mariel, 30 miles from Havana.

The Future of Logistics? 'Bionic Enhancements' & 'Self-Learning Machines' - Eventually.

April 27, 2016

Air Cargo World

Do "self-learning machines" and "bionic enhancements" fill you with wonder about the future of logistics or just cause anxiety headaches? Fortunately, we'll all have several more years to decide how we feel about these technologies and others listed in DHL's third annual "Logistics Trend Radar" report.

Seven in 10 Decision Makers to Accelerate Warehouse Technology Investment by 2020, Study Claims

April 27, 2016

Zebra Technologies

Consumer expectations will drive increased investment in IT and operational functions in warehouses over the next four years as manufacturing and logistics companies continue to adjust to delivering directly to consumers, according to the latest Warehouse Vision Study from Zebra Technologies.

Building Your Business Case for IBP

April 27, 2016

Demand Solutions

Manage What Matters

April 27, 2016

Demand Solutions

Achieving Supply Chain Excellence: Your Journey Forward

April 27, 2016

Demand Solutions

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.