Logistics

Ocean Shipping Industry's Fortunes Rise - and Fall - on Business With China

February 17, 2016

Shipbuilders, container lines and port operators feasted on China's rise and the global resources boom. Now they're among the biggest victims of the country's slowdown and the worldwide decline in demand for oil rigs and other gear amid the oil price plunge.

Logistics Challenges Never Greater – Tools to Manage Costs Never Better

February 17, 2016

BCG Perspectives

For many major B2B enterprises, logistics networks have never been more complex. The increasing prevalence of operations that are global - with growing numbers of production sites and clients that could be anywhere on earth - has introduced challenges that didn't exist to the same degree at an earlier time. The good news is that there has also never before been a moment when there were more tools and more opportunities to optimize logistics costs than now.

Google Patent Envisions Driverless Vehicle Bringing Packages to Your Door

February 16, 2016

RCR Wireless

In a patent filed Feb. 9, Google forecasts potential interest in using autonomous, self-driving vehicles to deliver packages, a concept Amazon and Google have both been exploring with the use of drones.

Hapag-Lloyd Adds 3,000 Reefer Containers to Fleet

February 16, 2016

Carrier Transicold

Hapag-Lloyd AG has added 3,000 refrigerated containers to its fleet.

Dacotrans Sweden Merges With GH Transport, Key Logistics

February 16, 2016

Key Logistics

Dacotrans Sweden AB, the Swedish member of the FPS Group of independent freight forwarders and non-vessel operating common carriers, has merged with GH Transport AB and Key Logistics AB.

Rockfarm Acquires Global Distribution & Logistics

February 16, 2016

Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions

Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions has acquired a majority interest in Global Distribution & Logistics LLC.

IATA Partners With Harris Corp. on Information-Exchange Tool

February 16, 2016

International Air Transport Association

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Harris Corp. have jointly developed a new collaboration tool.

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo Receives Pharmaceutical Logistics Excellence Certificate

February 12, 2016

AF-KL Carg

The International Air Transport Association has awarded its Center of Excellence for Independent Validators certificate for pharmaceutical operations in Paris and Amsterdam to Air France KLM Martinair Cargo.

Distributors Need Menu of Value-Added Services to Be Competitive

February 12, 2016

TED Mag

Facing numerous challenges in today's market, industrial distributors can improve sales and form long-standing relationships by offering more value-added services in exchange for a fee.

Shipping Rates for Chemicals Expected to Face Pressure This Year

February 12, 2016

Drewry

On the back of low bunker prices and more newbuildings to be delivered in 2016, chemical shipping freight rates for both contracts of affreightment and spot cargoes will be under pressure throughout 2016, as there are some new operators looking to break into the long-haul trade routes, according to the latest edition of the Chemical Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

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.