Logistics

Matternet, DHL Move Forward With Tests on Drones Carrying Payloads

January 19, 2016

California-based drone manufacturer, Matternet, plus DHL's "parcelcopter" prototype unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), both plan to begin testing their airworthiness with actual payloads in the next two months.

Retail Trade Group Wants to See Detailed U.S. Seaport Performance Reports Authorized

January 19, 2016

Maritime Executive

Following up on last fall's successful campaign to include a port performance statistics program in the federal long-term surface transportation bill, the National Retail Federation now leads a coalition of more than 100 groups in sending specific recommendations to the Department of Transportation.

A Complete Guide to FMCSA's URS Rule

January 18, 2016

Todd Bryant, President & Founder, Bryant Surety Bonds

The new year is here, and bringing some important changes for the freight industry. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has been preparing to do away with various different registration numbers, in favor of a more simplified Unified Registration System (URS). The first stage of its implementation already began in December, and the second one is to be rolled out later this year.

Omnichannel Credited in Part for Successful Holiday Sales at J.C. Penney

January 15, 2016

Chain Store Age

Less than 12 hours after Macy's shared bleak holiday results, J.C. Penney Co. said enhanced digital capabilities and strong demand for its private-label offerings helped it to produce strong holiday season same-store sales growth, which allowed the company to reaffirm its full-year profit forecast.

Ocean Shipping Industry Should Be Taxed on Carbon Output, IMF Urges

January 15, 2016

Maritime Executive

A report released this week by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) states that carbon taxes should be levied against the shipping industry.

Retailer-Supplier Collaboration: Identifying and Eliminating Barriers to Improve Supply Chain Performance

January 14, 2016

Kane is Able

RFID Helps Belgian Retailer Track Garments Throughout Its Supply Chain

January 14, 2016

RFID Journal

Belgian clothing retailer JBC has taken a large-scale radio frequency identification system live across all 144 of its stores throughout Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany.

SeaLand Launches Service Between Gulf of Mexico, U.S. East Coast

January 13, 2016

SeaLand

SeaLand, an ocean carrier specializing in the intra-Americas market, has created a service between the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern and central regions of the U.S.

Forklift Industry Sees Robust Growth in China, Report Says

January 13, 2016

Research and Markets

With the progress of modern logistics as well as the growth in demand for replacing workforce by machinery, forklifts have become the most widely used tools for handling materials in logistics industry. In 2014, global forklift sales volume exceeded one million sets for the first time, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.5%; wherein, China sold 360,000 ones, up 9.4% year on year, still ranking first worldwide.

IAG Cargo Inaugurates Three New Routes in Latin America

January 12, 2016

IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo has added three routes to its service in Latin America. Beginning in the summer of 2016, the carrier will operate direct flights from London Gatwick to San Jose, Costa Rica and Lima, Peru.

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