Logistics

Rearward, March! Defense Department Awards Big Reverse Logistics Contract

April 19, 2016

The Department of Defense has retained Liquidity Services, Inc. a provider of reverse supply chain services, to manage and sell scrap assets generated by DoD installations throughout the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Guam. The Company expects to commence operations under the contract on Sept. 1, 2016.

With 360 Sea, River Ports, the U.S. Is Awash in Ocean Commerce

April 19, 2016

Maritime Executive

The U.S. is served by publicly - and privately-owned marine facilities located in approximately 360 commercial sea and river ports. These are found along the Atlantic, Pacific, Gulf and Great Lakes coasts, as well as in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Most Companies Don't Test Their Cybersecurity Defenses, Report Says

April 18, 2016

Sikich LLP

Manufacturers and distributors, like companies in other industries, face mounting cybersecurity risks. Still, some don't do enough to address the issue and protect intellectual property and sensitive data and information, according to a new industry report from professional services firm Sikich LLP.

It May Be the World's Biggest Traffic Jam

April 18, 2016

Maritime Executive

As ports struggle to cope with a global oil glut, huge queues of supertankers have formed in some of the world's busiest sea lanes, where some 200 million barrels of crude lies waiting to be loaded or delivered.

Are Carriers Changing Their Minds on Megaships?

April 18, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It takes a lot of time and energy to turn around one of those massive new containerships in mid-ocean. The same goes for reversing the assumptions that led to the construction of those behemoths in the first place.

Software Can Help Soothe Free Trade Headaches

April 15, 2016

Amber Road

How to Cash in on Canadians' Growing Appetite for Online Shopping

April 15, 2016

MultiChannel Merchant

As e-commerce shopping booms, Canadians are making their way to online stores and many of them are choosing outside merchants. At least 70 percent of Canadians' purchases in 2015 were from merchants based outside the country because these online retailers often have better prices or provide goods not available in Canada.

Peaceful Co-existence Between Robots, Human Should Prevail in Warehouses for Some Time

April 15, 2016

Seattle Times

Humans have an intuitive understanding of the movement of objects, and fine motor skills that give them a firm hold on key warehouse operations like packaging and stowing goods. And on jobs that many thought robots would grab.

Recovery in Multipurpose Shipping Market May Have to Wait Until End of 2017

April 15, 2016

Drewry

The multipurpose shipping market is not expected to recover until the end of 2017, when it is anticipated that there will be more bulk demand for the Handy vessels and therefore more breakbulk cargoes for multipurpose vessels, according to the latest Multipurpose Shipping Market Review and Forecast 2016 report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Gains Seen in Dry Bulk Shipping May Fade in Second Half of 2016

April 15, 2016

IHS

Shipping rates for vessels transporting commodities such as coal, iron ore and grains racked up impressive gains in the first quarter of 2016 after hitting record lows, but the rally could flatten out into the second half as the macroeconomic outlook remains uncertain, according to IHS Inc.

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.