Logistics

Damco Unveils Service for E-Commerce Logistics in China

February 10, 2016

Damco has launched a one-stop management service for electronic-commerce logistics in China.

Growth in Emerging Markets Not Automatic Anymore - Competitiveness Required

February 10, 2016

Emerging markets have driven growth for many multinational corporations (MNCs) for years, and they will continue to do so. But these are turbulent times as commodity prices plunge, currencies are devalued, and equity markets gyrate. The profitability of many MNCs' operations is already under attack, and future performance will be challenged by slower macroeconomic growth, increasing costs, and heightened competition from local companies, which are rapidly gaining scale, experience, and capability. To reduce these pressures, companies will have to focus much more on improving their competitiveness through constant productivity gains.

PLS Logistics Services Opens Branch in Charlotte

February 9, 2016

PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics Services, a provider of supply-chain and freight-brokerage services, has opened a new branch office in Charlotte, N.C.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Takes Over South African Venture

February 9, 2016

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a global provider of roll-on/roll-off shipping and vehicle logistics services, has entered into an agreement with its partner company Groupe CAT to acquire the latter's 50-percent share in CAT-WWL, a joint venture of 10 vehicle-processing facilities based in South Africa.

Distributors Have Possibility to Converge B2B, B2C Markets

February 9, 2016

Industrial Distribution

In today's business world, technology has opened the door to reaching and attaining a whole new customer base. The development of e-commerce has presented distributors with the opportunity to target not only businesses but also the individual consumer, converging the B2B and B2C markets.

ASL Aviation Agrees to Assume Control of TNT Express Flights

February 9, 2016

Air Cargo World

Ireland-based ASL Aviation Group has agreed to purchase airline operations currently owned by TNT Express and is expected to will continue to operate them on behalf of the merged FedEx-TNT entity.

Tianjin Port Explosion May Rank as Worst Marine Insurance Disaster

February 9, 2016

Maritime Executive

Claims related to the massive explosion at the port of Tianjin, China, may grow to as much as $6bn, says the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI). More than half of the claims reportedly fall within marine insurance or reinsurance lines - potentially making it the largest single marine disaster (by claim value) in history, surpassing Hurricane Sandy.

DHL Express Canada Offers Flat-Fee International Shipping

February 8, 2016

DHL Express Canada

DHL Express Canada has launched a new service providing pre-determined rates for international shipping.

Intermodal Industry Reports 'Solid' Growth in 2015

February 5, 2016

IANA

Despite network congestion and macro-economic headwinds, intermodal achieved solid growth in 2015, according to the Intermodal Association of North America's fourth quarter and year-end Intermodal Market Trends and Statistics report. Domestic container gains more than offset declines in trailer volumes and marginal international increases to achieve overall 2.8 percent growth in total intermodal volumes.

Global Airfreight Market Up Slightly in December - Not Bad Considering Worldwide Economy

February 5, 2016

Cargo Facts

The International Air Transport Association released its air freight market analysis for December 2015, showing a slight (0.8 percent) year-over-year increase in worldwide cargo traffic (in freight tonne kilometers flown). This 0.8-percent overall gain was the result of a 0.7-percent decrease in international traffic and a 1.4-percent increase in domestic traffic.

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.